Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari
or Cape Comorin is located in the southern most tip of India in the state of
Tamil Nadu. It is about 70 km from Trivandrum and is surrounded by Arabian
Sea, Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. The place is popular for its unique
views of the sunshine and sunset.
Best Time for Beach Holidays
Kanyakumari is surrounded by seas and so enjoys a pleasant climate
throughout the year. But the most suitable period to visit this place is
between the months of October and March. During summers, the maximum
temperature rises up to 34 degrees C and drops to 20 degrees C during
winters.
Kanyakumari Beach
The beach at Kanyakumari offers a wonderful chance to the beach lovers for
an exciting beach holidays. The lighthouse at this beach offers a panoramic
view of the beach. The beach is also an important pilgrimage destination as
the confluence point of the seas and so called the "Thriveni Sangam".
One can also enjoy shopping on the beach by collecting some souvenirs of a
unforgettable travel experience. The main attractions of the beach are the
Sangam and the Vivekananda Rock Memorial.
» The Sangam - It is the confluence
point of the three major bodies of water, the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea
and the Indian Ocean. There is also a bathing ghat, where people generally
bath and swim around.
» Vivekananda Rock Memorial - It is a huge stone
emerging out of the sea and is a major attraction of Kanyakumari. It is
believed that Swami Vivekananda had meditated on this rock and so named as
Vivekananda's rock. Now it houses a statue of Vivekanda and is a memorial to
him.
Accommodation
Several
hotels and resorts located near the beach varying from luxury class to
economic class offers excellent accommodation facilities. Some of the major
hotels are the Hotel Sea View, Hotel Madhini etc provide well appointed
air-conditioned rooms with all the modern amenities.
Accessibility
Kanyakumari is easily accessible from all parts of India by air, rail and
road.
» Air - Thiruvananthapuram is the nearest airport
and is just 87 km away.
» Rail - Several Superfast trains connect
Kanyakumari with all the places in India. Local trains also cover all the
southern cities.
» Road - Regular bus services connect it with almost
all the southern India cities. Buses, taxis, auto-rickshaws are available
from all parts of south India.
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