Sights of Kanyakumari - Great Attractions (India)

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This is the place where 3 of the arguably most famous Indian water bodies - Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean meet.

Located in the heart of the serene waters and landscapes of Tamil Nadu is the illustrious Kanyakumari, rich with history and culture.

The Gandhi Memorial situated here is the place where the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were kept before being immersed.

The 133 feet, Thiruvalluvar Statue, sitting magnanimously in the middle of pristine waters will fill you with complete awe.

Elaborate architecture with intricate details and masterful stonework are some of the features that will simply enchant you.

Beautiful temples and churches, lovely architecture, sublime ghats and beaches with tranquil aura, makes it a visitor's paradise.

Amidst everything, the most striking feature of Kanyakumari is the gorgeous sunrise and sunset views best captured from its sandy beaches.

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[chaoticdays]

Just returned from Kanyakumari... mindblowing place. The sand at the beach has 3 colors because of the sediments deposited by the confluence of 3 water bodies. Just standing at the cape and staring at the sunset/sunrise and watching the silhouette of Vivekananda rock memorial is an experience of a lifetime

[geobeats]

@chaoticdays wow, that's great. Are there other towns nearby that you'd suggest or is Kanyakumari the main attraction in the area?

[chaoticdays]

@geobeats well depends on what you are looking for. If its natural beauty then the state of Kerala, often called "God's own Countr" is nearby and you have everything from lush tropical jungle to pristine backwaters. My recommended places in Kerala are Kovalam for beaches, Allapey for backwater cruises, Munnar for hills, and Thekkady for dense tropical jungle

[geobeats]

@chaoticdays appreciate the additional suggestions!

[ajabishek]

@chaoticdays The district also has other places of Historic Importance...

1.The Travancore Palace(was once the capital of the entire South India...)

2.The Medicinal mount(supposed to hav a part in the great Epic of Ramayana...)

3.The Hanuman temple (said to house a Floating pillar...)

4.The Bagvati Temple @ d shores of Kanyakumari (said to be covered coz d Sparkle of d deity's crown diamond is said to hav confused sailors hundreds of nautical miles away...) n many more invitin places...

[geobeats]

@russelocd Great, thanks for the suggestions!

[russelocd]

@geobeats There is a ferry to visit the Vivekananda rock and the 133 ft statue of Thiruvalluvar, opened on Jan 1, 2000, which is hundreds of feet away from the seashore. The Rock is name after Swami Vivekananda since he spent few days in meditation after his Chicago conference. There are many tourist attractions in this southern tip of India which resembles Key West in USA.

[geobeats]

@russelocd you are lucky to have that as your native place! As a local, what particular activities would you suggest to visitors?