Kanyakumari is categorised as Heritage / Beachside / Pilgrimage
Reasons to Visit
- Kanyakumari lies on the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula, it is geographically a cape and during British rule in India, it was known as Cape Comorin.
- Kanyakumari is home to Kumari Amman or the Kanyakumari Temple and is a Shakti Peetha temple dedicated to a manifestation of Parvati.
- Kanyakumari also the site of Vivekananda Rock Memorial built in 1970 where Swami Vivekananda meditated (in middle of the ocean).
- Kanyakumari is a pilgrimage and spiritual destination and often day visited from Kovalam.
- Kanyakumari is a popular 1-night destination for overseas groups to Tamilnadu.
- Kanyakumari is one those few places from where one can see a clear sunrise and sunset from the same spot
Recommendations
- Shaktipeetha Temples in South India"Kanyakumari is home to Kumari Amman Temple which is is dedicated to virgin Goddess Kanya Devi (figure of Parvati) and is considered one of the Shakti Peetha Temples. Suchindrum (11 km from Kanyakumari erounte to Trivandrum) is renowned for the Thanumalayan Temple. The temple is an architectural marvel and also considered a Shakti Peetha site. Kanyakumari is a popular excursion ex-Kovalam / Triavandrum (100 kms), a pilgrim getaway and a popularly visited as part of heritage / pilgrimage itinerary"
- Significant Hindu Pilgrimages in Tamil Nadu"Kanyakumari is a major destination at the southern edge of India, just South of Trivandrum (100 kms) in neighboring Kerala. Kanyakumari is home to Kumari Amman Temple which is one of the Shakti Peetha, Suchindram Temple is another major temple in the area and also a Shakti Peetha site. Kanyakumari is popularly visited as part of an extended Tamilnadu heritage / pilgrimage itinerary and is a popular standalone pilgrim getaway."
- Destinations in Tamil Nadu for the Holiday Traveller"Kanyakumari (250 kms from Madurai) is a prime destination holiday traveller. Kanyakumari lies at the southern tip of India and is one of the places where both Surise and sunset are visible from the same place. Kumari Amman Temple, Suchindram Temple are prime temples from pilgrimage and heritage perspective. There is Boat ride to Vivekananda Memorial and Wax Museum to consider. Kanyakumari is popular for a 1 night stay before moving into destinations of Kerala or departing. "
- Heritage Destinations of Tamil Nadu"Kanyakumari is one of the most popular heritage traveller destination visited for its Suchindram Temple, Kumari Amman Temple and Vivekananda Rock memorial. "
- Airports and Access Points for Destinations in Tamilnadu and Pondichery"Kanyakumari and Nagercoil Railway Stations are access points to visit heritage, pilgrim and beach getaway of Kanyakumari."
- Christian Pilgrimages in South India"Our Lady Of Snows at Maravankudieruppu near Nagercoil is one of the ancient churches in the area and visited as part of Catholic pilgrimage circuit."
Access Information
- Nearest Airport -Trivandrum (85 kms), Tuticorin (132 kms), Madurai (245 kms)
- Nearest Railway Station - Kanyakumari
- Kanyakumari is an Ex-Trivandrum / Ex-Kollam / Ex-Kottayam / Ex-Madurai / Ex-Cochin (Ernakulam) / Ex-Trichy / Ex-Coimbatore / Ex-Trichur / Ex-Mysore Getaway
- Kanyakumari is connected by Day train with Cochin (Ernakulam)
- Kanyakumari is connected by Overnight train with New Delhi, Bangalore, Cochin (Ernakulam), Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad
- Kanyakumari is connected by Day bus with Bangalore, Cochin (Ernakulam)
- Kanyakumari is connected by Overnight Bus with Bangalore, Chennai
Kanyakumari
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Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink
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Mid-segment | 1 |
Premium | 2 |
Type of Hotels | Count |
Hotel | 2 |
Resort | 1 |
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6 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Kanyakumari
Category | Count |
Getaway (1-3 nights) | 1 |
Short Break (4-6 nights) | 2 |
Holiday (7 or more) | 3 |
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Getaway
- Kovalam Getaway with Kanyakumari extension (3 Nights)
Short Break
- Christian Pilgrimages in Tamilnadu (4 Nights)
- Kerala Hindu Pilgrim Break (4 Nights)
Holiday
- South India Hindu Pilgrimage Itinerary (9 Nights)
- Temple Heritage of Tamilnadu (9 Nights)
- Total Temple Heritage Circuit of Tamil Nadu (10 Nights)
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Kanyakumari has 5 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.
Car On Disposal
Services | Rates Starting From |
2 days Car on Disposal from ex-Madurai to Rameswaram and Kanyakumari Trip | Rs. 9540 |
4 days Car on Disposal from ex-Madurai to Rameswaram, Kanyakumari and Kodaikanal Trip | Rs. 14252 |
4 days Car on Disposal from ex-Madurai to Rameswaram, Kanyakumari, Trivandrum and Kovalam Trip | Rs. 12839 |
Day Sightseeing
Services | Rates Starting From |
Trivandrum to Kanyakumari Day Visit and back | Rs. 6112 |
Point to Point Transport
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup from Madurai and Drop to Kanyakumari | Rs. 5618 |
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Destination Ideas
- Catholic Pilgrimages in South India
- East Coast Road (ECR) Experience
- Golden Chariot - Luxury Train Experience
- Kanyakumari Getaway
- Kanyakumari Pilgrimage
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