Literally, Kanyakumari means virgin and the place is named after the beautiful princess Kanya Devi, one of the many forms of goddess Parvathi, the consort of Lord Shiva. Besides its importance as a Hindu pilgrim center, Kanyakumari is famous for its beautiful views of sunrise and sunset over the waters. The multicolored sand beaches of Kanyakumari are other major attractions for tourist visiting Kanyakumari. If you are planning a south India tour, then you can't afford to ignore to visit Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is a wonderful destination to be visited and explored. Visit and discover this sacred and beautiful town of Tamil Nadu on your Kanyakumari tour with Tour Packages for India. Tour Packages for India offers you an exciting range of tour packages for Kanyakumari to choose from.
Location of Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari is the southern most point of India and located on the southern tip of India close to the Arabian Sea. Kanyakumari is located in the state of Tamil Nadu extending from the latitude 8° 35' N to longitude 77° 25' E. Trivandrum is the nearest airport from Kanyakumari at a distance of about 85 km. Kanyakumari is well connected by rail and roads with Trivandrum, Delhi, Mumbai, Cochin and other major cities of south India.
Things to Do in Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari is an exotic and beautiful tourist destination to be explored. Discover its sacred temples, Forts, exotic and colorful beaches of this southern most town of India on your Kanyakumari tour with Tour Packages for India. On your Kanyakumari tour, you can visit the famous Kumari Amman Temple (also known as Kanyakumari Temple) dedicated to goddess Parvathi. Other major attraction worth visiting in Kanyakumari include the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, the 6th century Fort of Vattakottai or the Circular Fort, Gandhi Mandapam and many more. One of the main activity, you would love to enjoy on your Kanyakumari tour is to witness the setting sun and the rising moon simultaneously over the oceans, which never fails to mesmerize its visitors. See the multi-colored sands on Kanyakumari beaches and make out seven different colors of sand here. Enjoy the spectacular and brilliant view of the sea on your tours to Kanyakumari. You can also enjoy excursions to Suchindram (13 km) to visit the famous Thanumalayan temple, Udayagiri Fort (34 km) and Padmanabhapuram Palace (45 km).
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