Location: Kanyakumari
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KanyaKumari is a town in KanyaKumari district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The name comes from the Devi Kanya Kumari Temple in the region, in Tamil it is pronounced as 'Kan-niya-kumari'. It is the southernmost tip of peninsular India, and is surrounded on three sides by the Laccadive Sea.Kanyakumari town is the southern tip of the Cardamom Hills, an extension of the Western Ghats range. Nearest city is Thiruvanathapuram (85km) and airport is Trivandrum International Airport, Trivandrum , Kerala. and the nearest town is Nagercoil, the administrative headquarters of Kanyakumari District, 22 km (14 mi) away. Kanyakumari has been a town since Sangam period and is a popular tourist destination.
Restaurants in Kanyakumari
1. Bharath Matha Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 440 reviews
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
4. Thengapattinam Beach
5. Sanguthurai Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
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.
6. Sothavilai Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
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.
7. Adi Keshava Perumal Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Ananth727499 - Tiruppur, India
This temple is located at a distance of around 45 - 50 KMS from Kanyakumari. The temple complex is very large and has many rare sculpture. Adhikesava perumal is the name of the main Deity here. The temple was built in Dravidian style architecture.. The presiding deity is - Adhikesava perumal (reclining posture ) Ambal - Goddess Maragathavalli Nachiar. A shivalingam is also seen inside the main sannithi near Lord Vishnu. Now kumbhabishekam works are going on and we can see Poojas done to the Balalayam perumal. Yet, you can have Darshan of the moolavar from a distance..
8. Kumara Koil Murugan Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Ananth727499 - Tiruppur, India
This temple is situated a little interior from the main road of Nagerkoil - Thiruvananthapuram route. It is around 15 - 16 KMS from Nagerkoil.. The real name of this hill is "VeliMalai". The temple is situated in the foot hill of this velimalai.. In silapathikaram this temple is referred as "Chera Naatu Aeragam". One of the Kadai Ezhu Vallalgal "Aay" ruled this region. The region where the Aay rulers ruled is called VeliMalai. This hill is also called as " Velvi Malai' (hill of Yagna or yagam) since Lord Muruga performed a Yagna to marry Goddess Valli. The temple has around 40 steps. Climb on it and reach the sannithi. You will be really thrilled to see the gigantic 8.5 feet of Lord Muruga with Goddess Valli (6.5 feet) on HIS left side. Excellent vibrations can be felt. Stay at least for 24 minutes inside the temple sitting silently in a place to feel this..
9. Jain Temple Kanyakumari
10. St. Mary's Orthodox Church
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