10 Free Things to do in Kanyakumari District That You Shouldn't Miss

January 12, 2022 Sachiko Swiger

Discover the best top things to do in Kanyakumari District, India including Bharath Matha Temple, Thanumalayan temple - Sthanumalayan Kovil, Marungoor Murugan Temple, Chitharal Hill Temple, Nagaraja Temple, Vanatirupathi, Thengapattinam Beach, Sanguthurai Beach, Sothavilai Beach, Muttom Beach.
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1. Bharath Matha Temple

Kanyakumari 629702 India
Excellent
78%
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Bharath Matha Temple

Reviewed By 635pradipb - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

This is a magnificent, massive, clean place in Kanyakumari, with a nice Garden. A massive Hanuman Statue in front space of the temple makes the Temple elegant. The place is very near to the Kanyakumari Beach and easily approachable by cars and auto-rickshaw, with good parking facilities The upper floor of the temple is very attractive with full depiction of The Ramayana

2. Thanumalayan temple - Sthanumalayan Kovil

Suchindram, Kanyakumari India +91 4652 241 421 http://www.suchindrum.com
Excellent
52%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
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1%
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4.5 based on 440 reviews

Thanumalayan temple - Sthanumalayan Kovil

Reviewed By VSMVBLR

It is a place GOD Brahma, vishnu and siva bless his devotees at a single place. Ancient temple following the culture and rituals without any compromise. Boys have remove their shirt to enter the temple. Very very powerful and ancient temple. You should appoint a guide, to understand the " STHALA POORANAM" A MUST TO VISIT PLACE OF ALL HINDU DEVOTEES.

3. Marungoor Murugan Temple

Rajavoor Rd Agastiswaram, Kanyakumari India
Excellent
60%
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40%
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Marungoor Murugan Temple

4. Chitharal Hill Temple

Chitharaldam, Marthandam India
Excellent
56%
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28%
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16%
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Chitharal Hill Temple

Reviewed By sathyajeet - Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India

The visit to arguably the southernmost Jain Chaitya in the sub-continent is worth the journey on a meandering route and the arduous trek it calls for. The Kshetra(Chaitya) at Chitharal enshrines Parswanath and Mahaveera, the 23rd and 24th Theerthankaras of the world's oldest school of thought founded by Rishabhadeva, the history of this sect of Sanathana Samscruthi ,Nirgranthas, goes as far back as 600BCE. Caves typical of the Jain ascetics' shelters suggest that they must have been in existence for over 2300 years, if indeed the Jain order spread to southern parts of Bharthavarsha following Bhadrabahu I and Chandragupta Maurya's sojourn in the region. There is nothing surprising about the serenity of the shrine as the Jain ascetics, unlike the Buddha Bikshus, were known to lead a strict renunciatory life devoid of social contacts and patronage. The bas-reliefs on the rock face are noteworthy not only from the historical point of view but aesthetic perspective as well. The steep climb up the stone-paved path to the rock-cut temple more than redeems the effort when the hilltop finally offers a panoramic view of Nagarcoil and Sahyadri, apart from the tranquillity and the fresh air in abundance. As one of the reviewers remarked, one has to carry water bottles since no such facility is currently available atop the hillock. The Caves, Shrines,Vimana, garden and the moat are all maintained in excelent fashion. There is a keeper, a local resident, appointed by ASI to take care of the heritage site which remains open 8am to 5 pm everyday. It would have been better, had ASI put up the descriptive plaques right in front of the carvings/edicts rather than just at the entrance. It is an ideal place for anyone who would like to soak in the air of antequity and sit by oneself lost in the silence of the higher terrains. From atop this hillock, the history of this land beckons its posterity.

5. Nagaraja Temple

Ozhyginasery, Nagercoil 629001 India
Excellent
57%
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8%
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4.5 based on 87 reviews

Nagaraja Temple

Reviewed By sudd2020 - Oakville, Canada

Worship of the cobra is an ancient practice in southern India. This temple is dedicated to worship of the snake and is very special. It is built in the Kerala style. Beautiful and peaceful temple.

6. Vanatirupathi

Srinivasa Perumal Temple Vanatirupathi Punnai Nagar, Nagercoil 628618 India +91 99401 32381 http://www.vanathirupathi.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Vanatirupathi

Reviewed By SathyanarayananJ - Chennai (Madras), India

Nice place to take a break from Nava Tirupati tour and enjoy the Saravana Bhavan lunch. I did not visit the temple here. You can reach Tiruchendur after lunch and come back to Nava Tirupati tour. A good place to take rest and good food.

7. Thengapattinam Beach

Paimkulam Village Viewer, Kanyakumari India
Excellent
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Thengapattinam Beach

8. Sanguthurai Beach

8 Km From Nagercoil, Kanyakumari India
Excellent
47%
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43%
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Sanguthurai Beach

Reviewed By 354nanditad - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Like the name suggests, there are big conch stature built. If you visit the place in the mid day time, you can see people collecting conch mostly for commercial purpose. Beautiful small beach. You can spend quality time there. Since there is no rush you can take plenty of pictures and capture till you drop. You can also have a good view of sunset.

9. Sothavilai Beach

10 Km From Kanyakumari Town Sanguthurai Beach, Kanyakumari India
Excellent
49%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Sothavilai Beach

Reviewed By SandeepSaxena-IIP - Dehradun, India

As the name indicates,there is a big sangu(SHELL) located near the shore.The beach looks clean and less crowded with less shops. Sanguthurai Beach is one of the calmest yet cleanest beaches that you should go to, during your visit to Kanyakumari. Sanguthurai Beach is located in the southernmost part of India, and you can feel the fierce power of the Indian Ocean there. However, Sanguthurai Beach is a pretty tranquil place with white sand beaches that sets a perfect background to the coastlineYou can also see Vivekananda Rock Memorial from here in the coastline of Sanguthurai Beach. If vigilant enough,you can also spot a white pillar protruding from the sea at Sanguthurai Beach. In addition to all these attractions,its lukewarm water is perfect for swimming.

10. Muttom Beach

Muttom India +91 90909 09099
Excellent
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Muttom Beach

Reviewed By NatlovestoReview

A great Beach to visit! Only an hour drive from kanyakumari. Very Calm and relaxing.... So clean and clear water and very less crowd (Actually no crowd when I visited) The Best time to visit it is during evening ( preferably sunset) Not advisable to visit it from 10am to 2pm as it is so hot. Anyways a great place to visit.

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