Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu

June 30, 2021 Osvaldo Hartline

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. Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Kanyakumari 629702 India +91 4652 246 250 [email protected] https://www.vrmvk.org/
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4.5 based on 2,288 reviews

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.

2. Thanumalayan temple - Sthanumalayan Kovil

Suchindram, Kanyakumari India +91 4652 241 421 http://www.suchindrum.com
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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. Mathur Aqueduct

Near Thiruvattar, Kanyakumari India http://www.onlinekanyakumari.com
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4.5 based on 134 reviews

Mathur Aqueduct

Reviewed By Senthil281281 - Chennai (Madras), India

If you are touring around Kanyakumari district, Mathur Aqueduct or Mathur Hanging Trough is a must see place.. such a breath taking structure built in 60s for irrigation purposes. With a height from the bridge, you can experience a wonderful scenery of lush forest and river on both sides. When you get down on the other side of the bridge, you can even take a small dip in the river during seasons, since the water is clean too.. it is a wonderful experience to witness the river, the trees surrounding it and also the magnificent bridge...

4. Sanguthurai Beach

8 Km From Nagercoil, Kanyakumari India
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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.

5. Sothavilai Beach

10 Km From Kanyakumari Town Sanguthurai Beach, Kanyakumari India
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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.

6. Adi Keshava Perumal Temple

Thiruvattar, Kanyakumari India http://www.onlinekanyakumari.com
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

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..

7. Jain Temple Kanyakumari

Kovalam-Kanyakumari Road, Kanyakumari India +91 4652 246 240 http://www.onlinekanyakumari.com/chitharal-jain-monuments-chitharal-malai-koil
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Jain Temple Kanyakumari

8. Observation Tower

Kovalam Beach Road, Kanyakumari India
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Observation Tower

Reviewed By DhananjaiP4 - Kochi (Cochin), India

The observation tower was erected to accomodate the tourists who are on the lookout for best place to see the sunset. Only crowded in the evenings, and quiet otherwise.

9. Thiruvalluvar Statue

Kanyakumari India +91 44 2538 3333 http://www.tamilnadutourism.org/places/citiestowns/valluvar.aspx
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4.0 based on 784 reviews

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

10. Kanyakumari Beach

potoakhali, Bangladesh, Kanyakumari India +91 81222 33900 http://tripgo.co.in
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4.0 based on 1,157 reviews

Kanyakumari Beach

Reviewed By VinodKumar8227 - Kumarakom, India

Everyone should go and visit this beach and you can see the world wonder of the three sea(Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and Arabian sea) joining together and also sunrise and sunset in a one place. It's very beautiful view.

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