About Kanyakumari
Located at the farthest point of lndia's landmass in the South is Cape Camorin named bythe British or Kannyakumari, an important tourist point. Earlier known as the 'Granary of Travancore' before merging with Tamil Nadu in 1956, this lovely place derives its name from the popular deity of the area, Goddess Kannyakumari Amman. Replete with fascinating mythological stories, it boasts of being a prominent place of pilgrimage, culture and architectural wealth since ancient time.
About Kanyakumari and Kanyakumari Hotels
Surrounded by heavenly scenic beauty and a pleasant climate, this beautiful place has been a great tourist hub attracting millions of visitors from all over the world. What makes this lovely place unique is the fact that it has earned a name for not being just a tourist place but also a place of sanctity inviting millions of devotees from every nook and corner of the world.
There are several alluring points in this place and around it. The awesome Kumari Amman Temple standing at the confluence of the three oceans- the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean offering spectacular view of the sunrise and sunset from the temple platform, the clean and beautiful beaches with multi-colored sand, the mighty oceans and its powerful waves hitting the rocky shoreline, the rock solid Vivekananda Memorial and many such fascinating points have accorded this place a distinct tourist hub. Lastly, Kanyakumari should be visited atleast once if one wishes to experience how it looks when the three mighty oceans meet or when the sun rises and sets and how it feels when nature is at her tranquil best preserving the legacy of the past.
Facts & Figures of Kanyakumari
Area - 1,684 sq. Km
Population 18900
Languages - Tamil, Malayalam, English
Best time to visit October to March
Excursions - Kumarakovil(34-km), Tirunelveli (83km), Nagercoil(19km)