Welcome
to South India and experience the untouched delightful South by invasions throughout
its history. South India and the Indian heritage is more intact here than in other
regions of the country. This is a land of temples, a land of the devoutees.
Kanniyakumari is famous for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets,
especially on full moon days, The beach itself is a beautiful sight with lmuklti-colouted
sand. There is a lightoused form where one can get a panoramic view. The Government
museum offers a good collection of sculptural art crafts of Tamil Nadu. At the
southern most tip of India, where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the
Bay of Bengal meet, liles Kanniyakumari, an important pilgrim centre.
Fairs & Festivals in Kanniya Kumari :
Chithra Pournami Festival-April /May.
Navarathri-Septemlber/October.
Annual Holy Festival of R.C.Church- Second week of December.
Skanda Shasti- Tiruchendur, Cape festival- Kanniyakumari
Katta Bomman Festival- Panchalamkurichi, Saral Festival- Courtallam.
Places of Worship : Temple : Kumari Amman Temple, Suchilndrum
Temple, Guganathasmy (Siva)Temple and Kumarakoil. Church St. : Mary's Church. Mosque : Jamiah Masjid.
Access : Air : The nearest Airport is at Thiruavananthapuram
(87kms). Rail : Kanniyakumari is well connected with
all important cities. Road : Kanniyakkumari is well connected
bny road.
Local Transport : Town bus service, Tourist
taxi and auto rickshaws are available.
Restaurent : Hotel Tamil Nadu and Restaurant
at Vivekanandapuram.
