Kanyakumari Tour

Experience the thrill of standing at India?s southernmost tip with a subcontinent at your back and an infinite ocean before you; feel the excitement at this virtual end of land where three seas entwine at your feet; enjoy the rainbow hued sunlight & seashells on the sands and witness surreal sunrise & sunsets tinged with mythology and mystique- Welcome to Kanyakumari where time stops just for you!

Major Attractions of Kanyakumari

Kumari Amman Temple
A manifestation of Goddess Durga, Kumari Amman is the Virgin Goddess that blesses Kanyakumari with its name. This beautifully decorated temple, one of the Shaki Pithas in India, enshrines a magnificent black statue of the Goddess.

Vivekananda Rock Memorial
This iconic memorial to one of the greatest thinkers & reformers of India is located on a rock off the Kanyakumari coast where he is believed to have attained enlightenment. Divided into Vivekananda MandapamM and Sripada Mandapam, the memorial is a brilliant piece of art and architecture.

Thiruvalluvar Statue
This colossal statue of Saint-Poet Thiruvalluvar, one of the greatest Tamil poets, stands on an artistic pedestal adorned with intricately carved elephant figures. Its height, 133ft honors the 133 chapters of his famous work- Thirukural.

Padmanabhapuram Palace
This massive palace with its exquisitely carved rosewood ceilings and polished-teak beams is considered Asia?s largest wooden palace complex. Once the residence of the Travancore kings, this place complex is a magnificent potpourri of 14 palaces with labyrinths of corridors leading to splendid courtyards and gabled roofs.

Kanyakumari Beach
Witness the confluence of the three seas at your feet at this beautiful beach. Its colorful sands changing hues in the sun, the orange-purple sky at sunrise & sunset and glorious view on full moon days- capture it all your soul and in your camera!

Other Attractions

• Vivekanandapuram- Swami Vivekananda?s Ashram
• Chothavilai Beach
• Our Lady of Ransom Church
• Olakaruvi Falls

Fairs & Festivals in Kanyakumari

• Navratri- the nine days celebration of the Goddess
• Chithra Poornima- celebrating an auspicious full moon in April /May
• Cape Festival- a Cultural Carnival
• Temple Car Festival

Shopping in Kanyakumari
The beach stalls are lined with handcrafted items from cane, bamboo & wood, palm leaf paintings and seashell souvenirs. You may also unearth some antique items from the royal era from its many antique shops.

Food in Kanyakumari
Spicy Kothu Parota (minced bread), sweet aval (beaten rice), Pazha Bajji (banana fritters), Maravazhi Kilangu (tapioca cassava), jackfruits, and cool Nungu Sharbath (palm fruit juice) are some of the culinary delights of Kanyakumari.

Best Time to Visit
The peak season to visit this rocky tip of India would be in winters from October to March.

How to Reach
By Air- Trivandrum International Airport, around 90kms from Kanyakumari, is the closest airport connecting Kanyakumari to major cities across the globe.
By Rail- Kanyakumari Railway Station connects the town with major cities in the country through an extensive rail network.
By Road- Kanyakumari is well-connected to the major cities in the region through a good network of roads and highways.

This mystical tip of the Indian-subcontinent lures you with its beautiful temples, magnificent palaces, gorgeous beaches and the legacy of Swami Vivekananda. Our Kanyakumari Tours take you to the Land?s End where tranquility and heritage await you.