<div>The travelers can see the coffee and tea plantations while traversing by the Mettupalayam-Ooty route. The halts at Ruuneyemede, Adderly, Lovedale, and Ketty railheads range will lend the travelers with an opportunity to delve their senses in the famous food provided at these halts. The railhead halt of Adderly is somewhat nestled at the dense lush green curve where the travelers can also take the beautiful bird view pictures of the whole city. The toy train stops at these stations for 5 to 10 minutes or maybe for 15-20 minutes if the signals are not clear.</div><div>The travelers can buy the special homemade chocolates which can be purchased from the confectionery shop opened from morning to evening on the Mettupalayam-Ooty rail route. The travelers are assured to enjoy the sightseeings which falls while on the way to Ooty.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><div><b>Quick facts:&nbsp;</b></div><div>Elevation: 7,248 feet| Total Tunnels: 16 Tunnels | Curves: 208 curves | Route :46Kms&nbsp; | Uphill journey time: 5.00 hours | Downhill journey time: 3.6 hours</div><div><br></div><div>Asia’s steepest track with 8.33% gradients |&nbsp; Total bridges on the route: 250 bridges</div></div><div><br></div><div>The Ooty’s Nilgiri Mountain Railway comprises of clusters of railheads made by the Britishers in the year 1908, in Tamil Nadu, South India. Later on, in the same years, Madras Railway Company took over this rail division. The Salem Rail Division of South Indian Railway is now the main authority since 14th April 1951, responsible for the maintenance of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. In July 2005, this unique rail route was given the world heritage status which was the extension to the World Heritage Site of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. The site of Nilgiris is now a day globally acknowledged as the “Mountain Railways of India”.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>The steamed locomotives still run on the Coonoor to Udhaghamandalam hilly rail route. Although some of the steamed locos have been replaced by the diesel once but still there is a huge demand for the steamed locos from the guild of travelers who visit Ooty to take a joy ride on this toy train.&nbsp; The famous “Chaiyya Chaiyya song” from the movie Dil Se was shot on the roof of the Nigiri Mountain Railway.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>The NMR (Nilgiri Mountain Railway) is the sole rail route with a 1,000 mm track gauge. This railway line is conceded as the rarest of all meter gauge routes which uses ‘Abt and Pinion Racks System’ to climb the steep mountains. On this high elevated railway route some trains are usually operated by the special ‘X class steam locomotives’ manufactured by the Swiss Locomotives and the Machine Works of Winterthur in Switzerland. These steam locomotives are made with such a brisk technology that it can haul 90 tonnes of weight with a speed of 10Kms and 15kms. These rugged steam engines can easily operate on either of the rack section of Mettupalayam and Udagamandalam(Ooty) rail route. But at the same time, the diesel locomotives can operate on the entire section of the rail route and are more sophisticated than the steam engines. The diesel engines have a grand fuel tank&nbsp; to carry 1000 litres of petrol in a day. The furnace oil section in these diesel locomotives helps in increasing the acceleration up to 33Kms. On the Conoor-Udagamandalam line, the steam engines get replaced by diesel engines which can easily work without the use of pinions and racks. the majority of the locomotives are repaired at the Coonoor shed(Golden Work Shops).&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>The steamed locomotives have been creating disruptions in the service, so some of the rail locomotives have been planned to be replaced by modernized diesel engines. But on the request of NMR, the government is considering to rebuilt few of the steam engines that will especially run on the complete dedicated steamed locomotive section of Coonoor-Udagamandalam.&nbsp; The changes which have been in the pipeline will only be persistent to the rail coaches and not the overall Nilgiri Mountain Rail system.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>The rail counter at Ooty-Mettupalayam reckoning the world heritage status still issues the “Edmondson style manual tickets’ which were generally used in the colonial period. During the peak season, travelers may face great difficulties in getting a ticket, so it is advised to book the Ooty to Mettupalayam tickets through an online booking offered by South Indian Railways.</div>

<div>Kanyakumari has a rich and ancient history. It also bears Christian, Jain and Muslim influence. It is believed that when St Thomas (one of the 12 apostles of Jesus) came to the Indian subcontinent in 52 AD a church was established in the Kanyakumari area.<br></div><div>It is proved that great Greek philosophers like Eratosthenes, Ptolemy and Pliny had been to Kanyakumari. It also finds mention in the Periplus written somewhere around 800 AD by Arrian a Greek man of letters. Similarly, Jainism and Islam have also left their imprints on this place and have considerably contributed to the architectural wealth and literary heritage of the region.</div><div>The area of Kanyakumari had seen the rule of Cholas, Cheras, Pandyas, Vijayanagara Kings, the Nayaks, Venad Kings to Dutch and then British interference.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Rise of Venad Chieftains</b></div><div>Gradually the Chola Empire became weak with the rise of Hoysalas and western Chalukyas. The Venad Chieftains descendants of Chera's seized the opportunity and gradually established a firm grip on the areas now under modern Tamil Nadu. By 1115 AD the Venad Kings under Veera Kerala Varma and his successors achieved complete succession.</div><div><br></div><div>In 1609 AD Viswanatha Nayak of Madurai captured Kanyakumari. Afterward, there was no real threat to Venad Kings. Kanyakumari thus became an integral part of the Venad Empire with the capital at Padmanabhapuram. King Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma(1729-1758) of the Venad dynasty formed Travancore ( Modern Kerala) by extending his domain further north up to Aluva. Kanyakumari thus came to be known as Southern Travancore. In 1741, King Marthanda Varma another great king from the same dynasty overcame the Dutch East India Company forces at the fiercely fought Â?Battle of Colachel.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Kanyakumari under British Supremacy</b></div><div>After Marthanda Varma, the subsequent rulers were very weak and as the British forces were gradually tightening their noose overall Indian Princely states Kanyakumari was also no exception. The British established complete control over Venad Kings and continued till IndiaÂ?s independence in the year 1947. The Kings of Travancore state ruled over Kanyakumari under the overall sovereignty of the British.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Modern Kanyakumari</b></div><div>Travancore became part of the independent Indian Union in 1947 thus the royal reign came to an end. From 1947 to 1956, His Highness Sree Chithira Thirunal, Maharaja of Travancore continued as Rajpramukh of the Travancore-Cochin Union.</div><div>In the year 1949, Kanyakumari became a part of the reconstituted Travancore-Cochin Union. The Tamil majority of Kanyakumari was not happy with this. Eventually in 1956 bowing to a mass agitation under the leadership of Thiru M.A. Nesamani Government of India amalgamated Kanyakumari District with Tamil Nadu(then Madras State).&nbsp;</div>

<div>Ooty’s flower show usually starts in may and happen in the <i><b>Botanical garden</b></i>, <i><b>Nilgiri </b></i>District, Tamil Nadu. The annual show displays more than 10,000 different types of flowers. During these days, lakhs of foreign as well as domestic visitors visit this destination to feast the captivating beauty of the whole event. Before the flower festival, the festival at Rose gardens remains the harbinger of flowery trails. The Rose Festival, this time will be celebrated in May, Apart from the major dates on which festivals are going to hold, let’s put the limelight on the main theme that is flower festival of Ooty. Spread over an area 22 hectares, 24 meters above the sea level at Botanical gardens, these gardens stand naturally perfect for holding the flower show. The visitors can treasure every moment by beholding the views of the display, certainly adorned with the flower different varieties like Rose, dahlias, lilies, chrysanthemums, asters, and pansies. The bonsai section of the flower show also makes a nice display. The few stalls of fruits and vegetables are also on display at the <b><i>Ooty flower show</i></b>.<br></div><div><br></div><div>The Flower Show at Botanical Gardens in Ooty graces the whole ceremony with three excellent highlights. The first highlight is the exact replica of secretariat building, made of chrysanthemums. Traversing further, the travelers will notice the statue of the saint Thiruvallar constructed with the blend of chrysanthemums. The unique antique that is white chicken made with white chrysanthemums constitutes the second highlight of the show. The vase with red chrysanthemums, having a white chrysanthemum as its base is the third highlight of the festival. Moving few meters ahead on the slope, the travelers can relish the view of India’s map ebbed in a carpeted design. The 20 million years old tree trunk is another attraction that is placed on the concrete base which was also once the permanent ground of roots.</div><div><br></div><div>Furthermore, the Italian garden in the close vicinity girdling the Octagonal bandstand is surely the view worth apprising. Tracking the nexus of events from the past, Italian prisoners from the World War 1 were compelled to work as the bonded laborers at these gardens. From the times since these gardens have established their unique identity. Framed by the adorable tapestry of conifer trees, flowers and fauna, the Italian gardens are thronged by more than 12 lakh visitors every year and 35,000-40,000 visitors every month. Being the part of Botanical gardens, Italian garden has carved a special niche among the florists as well as researchers.</div><div><br></div><div>The visitors can also make a visit to stalls, jam and jelly stalls, red hut of Toda community selling hand weaved carpets and other handicrafts items. The women dressed in her traditional attire, with wrinkled hairs can be observed as the traditional wear of Ooty(resembling Toda tribal). Although, the items are quite expensive but getting a glimpse of them can surely be a great experience for the aspiring instincts. The conservatory glass opens up for some time but during the festivity season, it remains closed. The visitors start pouring in the Botanical garden right from the morning 8:00 Am till 6; 30 Pm in the evening. Generally, the timings for Botanical Garden are 8:00 am to 6:30 Pm and it remains open on all days. So come and relish the beauty of the region which could surely bestow revelers with the album of beautiful memoirs.</div>

Thirparappu Falls

Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Thanumalayan Temple - Sthanumalayan Kovil

Thiruvalluvar Statue

Kumari Amman Temple

Padmanabhapuram Palace

Kanyakumari Beach

Wax Museum

Lord Subramanya Temple

Vattakottai Fort

Gandhi Mandapam

Chitharal Jain Monuments

Sanguthurai Beach

Courtallam Falls

Mathur Aqueduct

Our Lady of Ransom Church

Tsunami Monument

Sothavilai Beach

View Tower

Sunset Point, Kanyakumari

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<div><b><i>"Kanyakumari--- The Sacred Confluence"</i></b></div><div><br></div><div>Stand on a rock, the restless waves of Bay of Bengal will caress your feet. Turn west and you will be soothed by the gentle sound of the Arabian Sea. Turn south and the vast waters of Indian Ocean surge towards you. If this isn’t enough, then weather Gods permitting you will have the privilege of witnessing the most spectacular sunrise and sunset of your life. Welcome to Kanyakumari the “Alexandria of the east," where ancient temples, pristine beaches, cascading waterfalls, vast Wildlife reserves not to mention the Historical landmarks rub shoulders with each other for attention.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Kanyakmari, on the southern most tip of India, where the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean converge is the meeting point of ancient heritage and modern scientific traditions. The vast expanse of water lets you feel the microcosm within your limited self getting merged with the macrocosmic universe. The multicoloured sands of the beach contain Thorium that generates atomic energy. It’s a symbolical representation of the manifestation of the divine powers of the Sakthi. From time immemorial Kanyakumari has fascinated great people. It is believed that Adi Sankara composed his immortal “Soundaryalahari” inspired by the Devi Kumari Temple here. It was here that Swami Vivekananda found the mission of his life – the great ideal for the “Regeneration of India”. It was here that Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi got exalted after a visit in 1937.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>This expansive Kanyakumari Travel Guide is an effort to make your visit to this holy land truly unforgettable. Use the vast reservoir of this City Guide to discover Kanyakumari in all its richness, splendour and diversity. By the time you end this fascinating tour you’ll find that Kanyakumari is much more than a meeting point of two seas and one ocean.</div><div><br></div><div><div>As with typical Indian pilgrimage centers, many legends abound as to how Kanyakumari got its name. There are two theories that are popular one is centered around Kanyakumari – the virgin form of Parvati and the other is weave around Kumari, King Bharat’s daughter, and Shakuntala’s granddaughter. Both these legends are discussed here.&nbsp;<br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Kanyakumari as a form of Parashakti:</span></div><div>According to legends, bathing at Kanyakumari is said to absolve all from sins and that is why for thousand of years Kanyakumari stands out as one of the main pilgrimage centers in India. There is an interesting tale behind the name as well as the sanctified waters of Kanyakumari. This story primarily involves 3 characters from Indian Mythology, Lord Shiva, Parvathy and a demon called Banasura Let’s see why.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Banasura wreaks havoc:</span></div><div>Once upon a time a Demon king protected by a boon that he can be killed only by a virgin girl was wreaking havoc in both heaven and earth. Gods and sages were both tortured alike with gods driven out of heaven. Unrighteousness prevailed all around. Mother Earth was so exasperated by the agony of her children that she couldn’t take it any longer.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Lord Vishnu suggests ways:</span></div><div>She approached Lord Vishnu for help. Lord suggested that Devtas should pray to Parashakti as she alone has the power to humble Banasura. Accordingly, Gods performed a Yagna to please Parashakti.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Parashakti’s advent from Yagna Fire:</span></div><div>Pleased, Parashakti came out of the fire in the form of a small girl and promised to bring to an end the demonic havoc created by Banasura. She asked them to be patient and wait for the opportune moment for killing Banasura.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Parashakti as Kanyakumari:</span></div><div>Saying this she traveled to the southernmost part of India and started meditating upon Lord Shiva. Eventually, the small girl turned into a teenager. This is how this place came to be known as Kanyakumari. It literally means a virgin teenaged girl.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Lord Shiva gets attracted towards Kanyakumari:</span></div><div>Lord Shiva was attracted to this beautiful form of Parashakti and wanted to marry her. According to the tale, Lord Shiva’s abode was considered at Suchindram, just 15 km from here. Parashakti also gave her nod to marriage and arrangements for this great marriage commenced.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Narada the trickster:</span></div><div>Narada, the shrewd thinker that he is immediately understood what a potential danger in the making it was. If the virgin goddess Kanyakumari gets married then the chances of Banasura getting killed become impossible as he can be killed only by a virgin girl. He started devising ways to stall this marriage at any cost.</div><div>Narada first tried to confuse Parashakti. She asked Devi how sure she is that it was only Lord Shiva and not Banasura in disguise she would get married to. He suggested that Devi should ask Lord Shiva to come with 3 items that were impossible to find in the world. If he can produce them then only she should become sure that the bridegroom indeed was Siva. The 3 things were betel leaf without veins, coconut without eyes and a stalk of sugarcane without the mandatory stump-joints. Lord Siva easily brought these items and the marriage proceedings continued as per schedule.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Lord Siva fooled:&nbsp;</span></div><div>Narada though temporarily stunned had another ace up his sleeve to save Devas and saints. The marriage ceremony was fixed at midnight on an auspicious day. On an appointed day Lord Shiva with the marriage party in toe started his journey from Suchindram to Kanya Kumari`s place. As he was just 5 km from Suchindarm, Narada started playing his tricks. He assumed the form of a cock and crowed, to falsely announce that it is already dawn. Lord Siva fell into the guile of Narada and returned to Suchindram thinking that he was late for the appointed hour of marriage.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Devi Gets Angry:</span></div><div>It is believed that when Shiva did not turn up at the marriage venue Kanya Kumari got really angry. She threw all the food items prepared for the guests. These food items eventually turned into small pebbles and the multi-colored sands. That is why they are found in abundance on the shore of Kanyakumari.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Banasura killed as promised:</span></div><div>Banasura on hearing Kanya Kumari`s beauty decided to marry her. Devi refused him. The demon king insulted by the refusal tried to teach her a lesson. In the ensuing fierce battle, Devi Kanya Kumari slew Banasura with chakra at a place called Mahadana Puram just 4 km north of Kanya Kumari. At the time of his death, Banasura understood his follies and begged for her mercy. Devi is the epitome of compassion she forgave and absolved him of his sins.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Kanyakumari continues Tapas:</span></div><div>The goddess was crest-fallen but did not let her disappointment come in the way of her dedication to Lord Shiva. Till this day she continues to perform austerities with the hope that one day she will unite with Siva. A beautiful temple stands dedicated to Devi Kumari on the shore of Kanyakumari.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Alternate Legend:</span></div><div>Another theory is that king Bharat, the son of king Dushyant had sent his daughter ‘Kumari’ to the southernmost part of his empire to act as his representative and manage the affairs there. As this place was ruled by Kumari it came to be known as Kumari Nadu and the city where she lived was called Kumarinpadi that eventually became Kanyakumari.</div><div><br></div></div>

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<div>Kanyakumari is a place where you can get reasonably good food across the countless food joints dotting the coastal city. Most of the hotels do have an in-house restaurant but otherwise, as you venture out in the streets you would be greeted with restaurants that proudly display “Meals Ready” boards. There are enough restaurants near the ferry point. These restaurants serve unlimited good quality food known as “ Thali or “Chapatti meals”.<br></div><div><div><br></div><div>One good thing about Kanyakumari is that you can get easily regional dishes here. Gujarati, Marwari, Bengali cuisines here and the rate is pretty affordable too. “Having said that it is also true that the taste of so-called “North Indian Food ” leaves much to be desired.</div><div><br></div><div>If you do not have any problem with South Indian foods then there are enough eating options open to you. Besides the normal fare of Dosa, Vada, Idli, Sambar you can savor rasam, kuttu, avail, payasam, and other delicacies. As Kanyakumari touches Kerala, there are enough food joints available to serve authentic Kerala cuisines. We give here some of the eating options at Kanyakumari.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Hotel Saravana:</span>&nbsp;Located near the temple it is one of the more popular eateries of the town. Try their Paper Dosas. It offers good south Indian, Gujarati, Chinese and Rajasthani vegetarian items.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Family Restaurant:&nbsp;</span>Family Restaurant located north of the Kumari Amman temple, serves good South Indian snacks and meals.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Palace Hotel:</span>&nbsp;The Palace Hotel located in the center of town offers good cheap meals.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">North Indian food:</span>&nbsp;Hotel Anand or Ramdev restaurant offers good north Indian Thali. Try their poori-bhaji it is excellent.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Nonveg:&nbsp;</span>If you are looking for Non-veg food then Manickhan Tourist Home is a very good option. Perhaps it is the best non-veg restaurant in the whole of Kanyakumari. Chicken Corner is another decent joint along with Archana Restaurant at Hotel Maadhini.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Veg:</span>&nbsp;Sanga Restaurant at Hotel Samudra offers simple vegetarian fare.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;"><i>Special Menus of Kanyakumari:&nbsp;</i></span></div><div>Meen Kolambu (Main Course)</div><div>Avial (Vegetable Course)</div><div>Coconut Rice</div><div>Valakkai Porial (Vegetable Course)</div><div>Semiya Payaasam (Dessert)</div></div>

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<div>Kanyakumari is a place that is sure to fascinate every kind of tourist. No matter if you are devout pilgrim, a nature freak or a history aficionado or just want to have some fun under the sun- Kanyakumari’s ethereal charm is sure to leave you spellbound.&nbsp;<br></div><div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Padmanabhapuram:</span>&nbsp;The magnificent Padmanabhapuram Palace is located about 15 km from Nagercoil and 37 km from Kanyakumari. This is one place which you can’t just miss</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Kovalam:&nbsp;</span>Tourists visiting Kanyakumari generally take a break for a day to visit Kovalam, 75 km away, one of the best beaches in India.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Suchindram:</span>&nbsp;Suchindram just 14 km from Kanyakumari enjoys a special status for itself with its innumerable deities of the Hindu pantheon. More...&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Tiruchendur:&nbsp;</span>Tiruchendur just 89 km from Kanya Kumari is a much-venerated place for devotees of Lord Kartikeya(Murugan) as here is located one of the six Aarupadai shrines of Murugan.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Marunthuvazh Malai:&nbsp;</span>Just 9 km away on the way to Nagercoil is Marunthuvazh Malai also known as Maruthuva Malai. At a height of 800 feet, there is a Shiva temple here.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Udaygiri Fort:&nbsp;</span>Udaygiri Fort is located at Puliyoorkurichi, near the Padmanabhapuram Fort on the Thiruvananthapuram-Nagercoil National highway.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Bhagavathy Amman Temple:</span>&nbsp;Bhagavathi Amman Temple dating back to 7th century BC is located at Mandaikadu is just 45 km from Kanyakumari.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Courtallam:&nbsp;</span>Just 137 km from Cape Comorin is Courtallam or Kutralam better known as the "Spa of the south".More..&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Colachel:</span>&nbsp;Colachel is around 30 km away on the coastal road and is the site for a famous battle. More...&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Vattaparai waterfalls:</span>&nbsp;This is strictly for those who want to add a dash of adventure to their visit. This place is 15 km from Nagercoil and 35 km from Kanyakumari.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Thiruvattar:&nbsp;</span>Thiruvattar, is located near about 49 km from Kanyakumari on National Highway 49 between Kanyakumari and Thiruvananthapuram. The Sri Adikesavaperumal Temple located here is one of the 108 divyadesams of Lord Vishnu.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Thirparappu waterfall:</span>&nbsp;Thirparappu waterfall is at a distance of 50 km from Kanyakumari and takes about 1.5 hours to reach.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Pechiparai Dam:</span>&nbsp;Pechiparai Dam is situated in Pechiparai, about 75 km from Kanyakumari.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Tirunelveli:&nbsp;</span>Just 85 Km from Kanyakumari is Tiruvenveli, beckoning the tourists with the number of attractions.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Thiruvithamcode:</span>&nbsp;The St. Mary’s Church at Thiruvithamcode is around 37 km from Kanyakumari. It is said that St. Thomas one of the apostles of Jesus established this Church.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Nagaraja Temple:&nbsp;</span>Sometimes visitors overlook this magnificent temple dedicated to the five-headed serpent God Nagaraja which is situated at Nagercoil just 19 km away.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Kumaracoil:</span>&nbsp;Kumaracoil is famous for an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Muruaganand is just 34 km from Kanyakumari and near to old Padmanabhapuram palace.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">St. Xaviers Church:&nbsp;</span>St. Xavier’s Church is located in Kottar a suburb of Nagarcoil. Many miracles are attributed to this 15th century Church.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">KMTR:</span>&nbsp;Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve is a welcome break from Kanyakumari for people with an adventurous streak.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Kiomoi Must Dos</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Watch sunrise and sunset:</span>&nbsp;Watching the sunrise and sunset is one of the most cherished activities at Kanyakumari. In fact, it would not be an exaggeration if we say that this activity has assumed almost a ritualistic proportion. If you are in a hotel your sleep would automatically break at around 5.30 am with the sounds of alarm clock all around. Bleary-eyed, you head for the sunrise point or take up a vantage position on the terrace of your hotel building. By 6 am the majestic sight of daybreak unfolds gradually. It is a lifetime experience to observe the image of the night sky metamorphosing bit by bit into various hues of colors. The effect is all the more appealing against the silhouette of fishing boats in the foreground. You can never forget the sun rising above the horizon from the Bay of Bengal. Sunsets are also equally spectacular. In the beach lining the Arabian Sea, it’s a pleasure to wait for the grand finale of the day to bid farewell to the huge red orb in the sky that goes down in a blaze of glory.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Sun and Moon Face to Face:</span>&nbsp;If you happen to be on any Full moon day in the month of April. Then don’t miss out on the spectacular sight of the sun and moon face to face at the same horizon.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Watch the waves and Multicoloured Sand:</span>&nbsp;The Sea at Cape Comorin is fairly rough. Select a proper position away from the crowds and watch the waves beating repeatedly against the rocks, subsiding for a moment, and then gathering its momentum for another attack. Another attraction is the long stretches of multicolored sands you will not find sands of many hues at any other place in India.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Visit the Tsunami affected places:</span>&nbsp;This will not be mentioned in any tourist itinerary, but visiting the Tsunami affected places in Kanyakumari district and seeing the rehabilitation work can make you remember the trail of destruction left by Tsunami on a fateful day of December 2004.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Recharge your spiritual batteries:</span>&nbsp;If you are in Kanyakumari then do not miss the opportunity of recharging your inner spirit. Doing meditation at the Hall at Vivekananda rock or participating at a yoga retreat camp organized by Vivekananda Kendra is bound to have a therapeutic effect on you. Or just gazing at the incessant waves is also bound to leave a soothing effect on you. Bapu had to say this about Capecomorin – “ I am writing this at the Cape in front of the sea where there waters meet and furnish a sight unequaled in the world. For this is no port of call for a vessel like the Goddess, the waters around are virgin. This place is eminently suited for contemplation. I wish I were to stay here forever”.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Visit Wildlife Sanctuaries:</span>&nbsp;Generally, tourists are not aware that in close proximity to Kanyakumari lies KMTR( Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve).Lying in the evergreen Western Ghats, the site is recognized by UNESCO as one of the 25 important biospheres of the world.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Undertake Knowledge Tours:</span>&nbsp;At Kanyakumari, you will be surprised that it is dotted with many places that do not fall into the regular itinerary of tourists, yet they are of immense value to knowledge seekers. Some of these are Murugan Kuntram a small hillock, the ruins of Kanyakumari-Kadukkarai fort, centuries-old ponds along with NH 47&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Watching the Sea by night:</span>&nbsp;If you do not stay overnight at Kanyakumari you will miss something that you will regret for over. It’s a great experience to watch the sea at night. To see the waves reacting to the pull of the moon is an experience of a lifetime.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Catch a glimpse of the Windmills on the way:</span>&nbsp;This is one of the most charming sites that you would ever encounter. Could you imagine there are some 2000 windmills in and around the road that leads Tiruvenveli to Kanyakumari?</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Ferry trips:</span>&nbsp;It is a nice little excursion to take a ferry ride and cruise along the sea to the little island housing the Vivekananda memorial at a distance of about 400 m from the mainland.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Shop:</span>&nbsp; Shopping can be fun at Kanniyakumari. Government emporiums like Co-optex (9 am to 8 am) near Gandhi Mantap, the Poompuhar Handicrafts Emporium at Sannathi Road give good shopping options. Besides innumerable beachside stalls selling items like sea-shells, cotton saris, palm leaf items, wooden handicrafts, trinkets, etc are found all over Kanniyakumari. Do not forget to buy a pack of colored sea sand this is a specialty here.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Trekking:</span>&nbsp;Kanyakumari is not all water. There are some hills and forests too. A trek to reach the top of Maruthnuval Malai 9 km north of Kanyakumari or a visit to Kalakkad or Pechipparai forests is an adventurous experience that cannot be missed.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Horse riding:&nbsp;</span>If you are with children and happen to be in the Beach around sunset then this is one attraction you just can’t fend off. Like most of the Beaches, Kanyakyumari also offers a ride down the Beaches on Horseback.</div></div>

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<div>Kanyakumari is well connected by road, rail, and air to all the important destinations. The nearest airport is at Trivandrum( Kerala) about 87 kilometers away. There are two railway stations here, one is located at Kanyakumari itself and the other is at Nagarcoil 19 kilometers away. There are three bus terminuses at Kanyakumari namely, Central and Express Bus Stand, Anna Bus Stand and Christopher Bus Stand.&nbsp;<br></div><div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Distance from Kanyakumari to other locations</span></div><div><br></div><div>Thiruvananthapuram<span style="white-space: pre;">	</span>88 km</div><div>Tirunelveli<span style="white-space: pre;">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 85 km</div><div>Madurai<span style="white-space: pre;">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 235 km</div><div>Chennai<span style="white-space: pre;">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 690 km</div><div>Bangalore<span style="white-space: pre;">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 681 km</div><div>Coimbatore<span style="white-space: pre;">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 452 km</div><div>Madurai<span style="white-space: pre;">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 235 km</div><div>Nagercoil<span style="white-space: pre;">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 19 km</div><div>Tuticorin<span style="white-space: pre;">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;151 km</div><div>Salem<span style="white-space: pre;">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 464 km</div><div>Thenkasi<span style="white-space: pre;">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;146 km</div><div>Courtallam<span style="white-space: pre;">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;137 km</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">How to Reach by Airways:</span>&nbsp;The nearest airport to Kanyakumari is at Trivandrum the capital of Kerala at 87 km. Trivandrum is well connected with all the major national as well as international cities.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">How to Reach Railways:</span>&nbsp;If you want to reach Kanyakumari by train then Kanyakumari junction and Nagarcoil junction are the stations available to you. The Nagarcoil Junction is on the Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram rail route and is just 19 km from Kanyakumari. More…&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">How to Reach Road:</span>&nbsp;Kanyakumari is easily accessible from all the major towns of South India. You have a lot of choices in terms of commuting. Buses, Taxis or if you are trifle adventurous then drive down on your car- the choice is all yours.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Local Transportation:</span>&nbsp;As Kanyakumari is not a very big town most of the places you can cover by walking itself other than walking the following options are available.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Public buses&nbsp;</span>– Government-run buses at Kanyakumari are far and few. Do not count on the schedule they hardly follow it. Tickets are payable to the driver.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Taxi /Cabs –&nbsp;</span>Taxis are pretty comfortable if spending money is not a spot of bother for you. Go in for aggressive bargaining. They charge around Rs 10 per km.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Auto Rickshaws</span>&nbsp;– Very popular mode of transport. Bargain and prefix the fair beforehand.</div><div><br></div><div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Driving Directions:</span></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br></span></div><div>Kanyakumari is situated in Tamil Nadu, South India. The Vivekananda rock situated in the midst of the beach allures the huge number of travelers from every nook and corner of the world. The travelers can also make a visit to temples, and other old edifices ensconced in the region. The Kanyakumari region can easily be reached by road, rail as well as the airways route. The Trivandrum airport is the nearest airport situated at the distance of 87 Km from Kanyakumari. The Kanyakumari junction is located just 1 Km away from the railway station and can be reached by taking a walking route. Lots of bus services are available from Kanyakumari. Kerala and Tamil Nadu’s state transport buses provides an excellent connectivity with other parts of the region. The SH 46 and the NH 47 highways links Kanyakumari with rest of the adjoining in Tamil Nadu, South India. Madurai, Trivandrum, Rameshwaram, Bangalore, and Chennai are the well-known destinations from where the travelers can easily reach Kanyakumari.</div></div></div>

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<div>Looking to experience the southernmost beauty of India? Our Kanyakumari itinerary offers the perfect escape to this unique coastal town where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean meet. This itinerary&nbsp; is ideal for families, couples, and spiritual seekers alike.</div><div><br></div><div>Your 3 Days Kanyakumari package is thoughtfully designed to cover all major attractions with ease and comfort. Start your journey with a visit to the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the towering Thiruvalluvar Statue, both offering stunning views of the sea. Enjoy a peaceful moment at the Kumari Amman Temple, a sacred spot dedicated to Goddess Kanyakumari.</div><div><br></div><div>During the Kanyakumari local sightseeing, explore places like Gandhi Memorial, Triveni Sangam, and the beautiful Kanyakumari Beach where you can witness breathtaking sunrise and sunset views. Our package also includes time to enjoy the local markets and try authentic South Indian cuisine.</div><div><br></div><div>This Kanyakumari sightseeing tour ensures well-planned transport, comfortable stays, and guided visits to all key attractions. Whether you are planning a short getaway or a cultural trip, our 3-day package offers everything you need for a memorable holiday.</div><div>Book now and uncover the charm of Kanyakumari in just three days!</div><div><br></div><div>Browse our <a href="https://www.kiomoi.com/holidays/kerala-tour-packages-192" target="_blank"><b>kerala tour packages</b></a> for more options and pick the one of your liking.</div>

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The Southern Temples tour package by Kiomoi is a short 04 days budget tour package, which covers 03 most important destinations historically and religiously in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This tour package is not just for people who are traveling for Pilgrims purpose, but also for people who are keen to explore ancient history and culture of Madurai and Rameswaram and want to study more about great Vivekanand Ji in Kanyakumari where his memorial located.

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