Kanyakumari Tourism

One of the major centers of arts, culture and religion, Kanyakumari will gratify you with a feeling of wonder. The town gets its name from the Hindu Goddess Kanyakumari, who has a temple dedicated to her here. Boasting of various temples and churches, statues and beaches, Kanyakumari is also home to some enthralling scenic locations and sites.

One of the major attraction here is the Vivekanada Rock Memorial, where Swami Vivekananda decided to carry his message of peace across the world. Mahatma Gandhi Memorial is another popular tourist hotspot built in fond memory of the Father of the Nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. The architecture of this memorial resembles Hindu shrines of central India, which is why many refer to it as Gandhi Mandapam.

Beach babies can head to Sanguthurai Beach, which is one of the most beautiful and tranquil beaches in India. he beautiful Sothavilai Beach, also referred to as Chothavilai Beach, is another prominent place among visitors to enjoy a walk along the seashore.

Kanyakumari also boasts of some appetizing list of cuisines for the food lovers. There are few vegetarian restaurants too, but most people enjoy seafood delicacies. You can get Chinese, Punjabi, Italian, south Indian, and north Indian and Continental cuisine in Kanyakumari.

Accommodation options in Kanyakumari are plenty ranging from budget to mid-range hotels. Budget hotels are clustered near the rail head and the bus stands. Mid-range hotels can be found all over the city. East Car Street and Kovalam Road have a good number of mid-range hotels.

Famous tourist attractions of Tamil Nadu

• Chennai
• Kanyakumari
• Kodaikanal
• Ooty
• Rameswaram
• Pondicherry