Kanyakumari tour in india

hotels in Kanyakumari - Kanyakumari City marks the end point of the Indian subcontinent in the south. It is located at the confluence of the Arabian Sea , the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. It was ruled by the Pandyas and named after the deity of the place, Goddess Kannyakumari Amman. This pilgrimage centre is also known as Cape Comorin. The long sandy seashore of Kanyakumari is known for the multicolored sands. This sea side city with majestic hills, vibrant sea shores and fringed coconut groves attract tourists round the year to enjoy the brathtaking beauty of the marvelous temples, sandy beaches and spectacular sunrises and sunsets hotels in Kanyakumari.

City Guide of Kanyakumari hotels
» Area - 1,684 sq. Km
» Population - 18,900
» Languages - Tamil, Malayalam, English.
» Best Time to Visit - October to March
» Excursions - Kumarakovil(34-km), Tirunelveli (83km), Nagercoil(19km)


Accommodation - hotels of Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari hotels - There is no dearth of hotels in Kanyakumari. Hotels are mostly situated near the tourists spots making it convenient for the visitors. Hotel Singaar International is within a walking distance from Kanyakumari railway station with facilities like 24 hour room service, restaurants and direct dialing. The Ashok Hotel, Cape Residency Hotel, Hotel Sangam, Hotel Priya and Hotel Ashoka are other popular hotels located here hotels of Kanyakumari.

Attractions - Kanyakumari city Information Guide
» Kumari Amman Temple - The temple is devoted to the Goddess Parvathi as Devi Kanya- the Virgin Goddess. Legend has it that Devi did penance to secure Lord Shiva's hand in marriage but ultimately when she could not marry him, vowed to remain a virgin all her life. The diamond nose ring of the diety is very famous hotels of Kanyakumari.

» Vivekananda Memorial - The Vivekananda Memorial has been built on the Vivekananda Rock and is devoted to Swami Vivekananda. It was built in 1970 and is about 500 meters away from the mainland. It can be reached by ferryboat or ship Kanyakumari hotels.

» Gandhi Mandapam - This memorial stands on the place where the the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi was kept for public viewing before being immersed into the sea. This memorial is designed in Oriyan style of architecture. The construction is such that sun's rays fall on the place of urn on Gandhiji's birthday i.e. on 2nd October.

» Suchindram Temple - This marvelous temple houses a linga representing the trinity i.e. Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. It was built in the 17th century. Exquisite sculptures depicting the characters of Hindu mythology of Ramayana and Mahabharata can be seen on the walls. Inside the temple, in the Alangara Mandapa, musical pillars are carved out of a single granite block, with the sounds of different musical instruments like mridanga, sitar, tambura, and jalataranga. The huge divine Nandi bull carved in white stone and Lord Hanuman's 18 ft statue are noteworthy.

Climate - Kanyakumari Information Guide
Due to its proximity to the sea, the temperature does not vary much. The summer temperature remains around 35 degree celcius and dips to a low of 20.4 degree celcius during winters.

How to reach
Kanyakumari City Information Guide - It is well connected to almost all the towns in India by road. Buses ply from Chennai, Pondicherry, Trichy and Madurai to Kanyakumari. The nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram (80km) with regular flights to Coimbatore, Bangalore, Chennai and Mumbai. It also has a railway station.

Must Try Out Shopping
Shopping in Kanyakumari is a lot of fun. There are several government emporiums, shopping malls and private owned shops. Best souvenirs include sea-shells and palm leaf items. Wood and bamboo handicrafts, trinkets and colored sea sand can also be found.

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