Tamil Nadu Tourism Blog

Kanniyakumari

Place ID: 12 | Loc ID: 38

Kanyakumari is special for being the southernmost tip of mainland India, where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean meet, and for its unique sunrise and sunset views from the same spot. Other specialties include cultural and religious sites like the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue, as well as natural attractions like beaches and waterfalls.
Geographic and natural wonders
Triveni Sangam: The unique point where the three seas converge.
Sunrise and sunset: Kanyakumari is famous for being a spot where you can watch both the sunrise and sunset from the same location. On Chitra Paurnami (April-May), it is possible to see the sun and moon opposite each other on the horizon.
Beaches: There are many beaches with unique views, including the one near the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue.
Thirparappu Falls: A beautiful waterfall with a swimming pool.
Mathoor Hanging Bridge: The longest bridge of its kind in Asia.
Cultural and religious sites

Vivekananda Rock Memorial:
A memorial built on a rock in the sea to honor Swami Vivekananda.

Thiruvalluvar Statue:
A 133-foot tall stone sculpture of the Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar.
Kumari Amman Temple:
A 3,000-year-old temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Kanya Kumari, located near Triveni Sangam.

Padmanabhapuram Palace:
A 16th-century wooden palace with intricate craftsmanship.
Gandhi Memorial Mandapam:
A memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.

Tsunami Monument:
A memorial for the victims of the 2004 tsunami.
Local handicrafts and food
Handicrafts: You can find beautiful items made from seashells, coir, coconut shells, brass, and wood.
Food: Popular food items include banana chips, kothu, appam, and pazha sarbath.