The southernmost district in mainland India, Kanniyakumari is the richest district in Tamil Nadu in terms of per capita income and tops the state in Human Development Index (HDI), literacy and education. It has a varied topography with the sea on three sides and mountains of the Western Ghats bordering the northern side. Kanniyakumari is the only district in Tamil Nadu which is facing the Arabian Sea. It is geographically a Cape, and it was known earlier as Cape Comorin.
There are several centuries-old historic and religious sites in the district. Endowed with great natural beauty both along the coasts and mountainous interior the district has a rich variety of flora and fauna. The district is home to many practitioners of various branches of ancient India’s health tradition, including Siddha, Ayurveda and Varma Kalai.
Triveni Sangham is at Kanniyakumari. The Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea meet here to give spectacular sunrise, sunset and moonrise. And it was here Swami Vivekananda found nirvana.
Thirparappu Waterfalls, Manimedai, Mathur Aqueduct, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Udayagiri Fort, Vattakkottai, Vivekananda Rock and Chitharal Jain Rock Cut Temple are some of the popular tourist attractions in the district.
Buses ply from major cities like Thiruvananthapuram, Madurai, Coimbatore, Puducherry and Chennai to Kanniyakumari Bus Stand, Puthugramam.
Vadasery Bus Stand, Nagercoil, about 21 km away.
The nearest International airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport which is 76 km from Kanniyakumari.
Madurai International Airport, about 240 km away.
Kanniyakumari Railway Station.
Nagercoil Junction Railway Station, 17 km away.
The perfect time to experience Kanniyakumari is from November to March as the weather would be cool and pleasant. Summers can be really hot as the destination has a tropical climate.
Dreaming of a delightful vacation by a splendid seaside where you can watch sunrise and sunset in all its glory? Or simply walk around the place, mesmerised by the enchanting beauty and historic virtues it treats you with? Welcome to Kanniyakumari .
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It's a view that will fill your heart with euphoric contentment; the sight of a meandering jungle stream descending from a height and creating sparkles of silver on dark rocks. Thiruparappu Waterfalls in Kanniyakumari is indeed a sight to behold.
An enduring symbol of a dynasty that once ruled over the region and a splendid tourism hotspot now visited by tourists from all over the world – Vattakottai Fort is not just a remnant of an empire, but also a source of great fascination.
Take a stroll through these sands. Watch the waves hit the shore in perfect harmony. Listen to the soothing sounds of Nature. Be rejoiced. Be recharged. Be lost for words as you experience the Sothavilai Beach – in one of the finest shores in Tamil Nadu.
A mansion that tells many stories from the past – of kings, empires and royalty; flaunting its affluent beauty that boasts of the traditional Kerala architectural genre. Padmanabhapuram Palace will take you back in time and mesmerise any visitor with its quaint charm.
Here’s an engineering wonder amid lush greenery, that offers visitors breathtaking scenes of the stunning surroundings. Rivers, hills and the thrills of being one with Nature – Mathoor Hanging Bridge is a delightful place to visit and explore.
Main Road, near Sea shore
The southernmost tip of India is a charming town blessed with beautiful temples, historical monuments and serene beaches. Kanniyakumari has been and remains a preferred destination for tourists. Part 5 of an Outlook special on tourism in Tamil Nadu.
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