The 9 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu

June 4, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

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.
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1. Kanyakumari Tirupati Temple

Chennekothapalli Rd North-Eastern end of Vivekananda Kendram Campus, Kanyakumari 629702 India https://www.kanyakumaritourism.co.in/kanyakumari-tirupati-temple/
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Kanyakumari Tirupati Temple

Reviewed By manojayyappan - Kottayam, India

Great ambience and serene atmosphere..this temple should be a must visit for any traveller to kanyakumari..sprawling temple grounds and amazing view of the seas.

2. Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Kanyakumari 629702 India +91 4652 246 250 [email protected] https://www.vrmvk.org/
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Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Reviewed By GirishD446 - Hyderabad, India

Great place with highly significance in Indian history, great experience in meditation room at smarak, you can see the souther tip of India with Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal & Indian Ocean coming together at Sangam. Rock is magnificent & with Parvati mandir. Normally during weekends there is huge rush & waiting time for boat will be between 1-2 hrs, there is special entry also available at Rs 200/- per head. It takes around 2 hrs to complete this trip.

3. Adi Keshava Perumal Temple

Thiruvattar, Kanyakumari India http://www.onlinekanyakumari.com
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Adi Keshava Perumal Temple

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..

4. Thollavilai Narayana Swamy Temple

Thollavilai Temple Ln, Kanyakumari India +91 97901 04041
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Thollavilai Narayana Swamy Temple

5. Thiruvalluvar Statue

Kanyakumari India +91 44 2538 3333 http://www.tamilnadutourism.org/places/citiestowns/valluvar.aspx
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Thiruvalluvar Statue

Reviewed By calludaya

It's a very nice place to visit in kanyakumari The Thiruvalluvar Statue, or the Valluvar Statue, is a 133-feet tall stone sculpture of the Tamil poet and philosopher Valluvar, author of the Tirukkural, an ancient Tamil work on secular ethics and morality A ferry is provided to take you to and back to the island It's well constructed, would request the I dial government to control the chloride leakage from the joint to safe guard the monument

6. Mandaikkadu Devi Temple

Mandaikadu, Tamil Nadu Mandaikadu, near Colachel, Kanyakumari 629702 India http://www.kanyakumaritemples.tnhrce.in/Mandaikau/index.html
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Mandaikkadu Devi Temple

Reviewed By Ananth727499 - Tiruppur, India

This temple is situated near to the route of Nagerkoil - Kulachchal State highway in Mandaikaadu. This temple is popularly known as "Sabarimala for women". The main deity Baghavati amman is seen in the form of a tall 12 feet ant-hill with 5 heads.. Don't forget to come and worship the Goddess here..

7. Sunset View Point

Sunset View point, The Hidden Twin Beach, Kanyakumari 629001 India
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Sunset View Point

Reviewed By PavithraP99

The sunset around this time of the year usually happens around 6 15 pm. It would be good to be present here atleast 1 hour before the sunset. That ways you get to sit on the rocks, have a view of the beach waves, read a book, click photos or simply chat !

8. Gandhi Memorial

Near Anna University, Kanyakumari India http://www.kanyakumari-info.com/gandhi_memorial_mandapam.html
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Gandhi Memorial

Reviewed By DhananjaiP4 - Kochi (Cochin), India

The silence and the wind pays tribute to the great human - our mahatma. Peaceful place to visit. footwear not allowed inside.

9. The Sangam of Three Oceans

Kanyakumari India
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