Kanniyakumari is famous for its spectacular sunrises
and sunsets, especially on full moon days, The beach itself is a beautiful sight
with lmuklti-colouted sand. There is a lightoused form where one can get a panoramic
view. The Government museum offers a good collection of sculptural art crafts
of Tamil Nadu. At the southern most tip of India, where the Arabian Sea, the
Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet, liles Kanniyakumari, an important pilgrim
centre.
Places of Interest in KanniyaKumari:
Kumari Amman Temple, Vivekananda
Rock Memorial, Gandhi Memorial, Guganathaswamy Temple.
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Excursions in KanniyaKumari:
Suchindram, Vattakottai, Nagercoil,
Undhayaagiri Fort, Thiruparappu Water Falls, Thiruvattar.
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Fairs & Festivals in Kanniya Kumari:
Chithra Pournami Festival-April /May.
Navarathri-Septemlber/October.
Annual
Holy Festival of R.C.Church- Second week of December.
Skanda Shasti- Tiruchendur, Cape festival- Kanniyakumari
Katta Bomman Festival- Panchalamkurichi, Saral Festival- Courtallam.
KanniyaKumari General Info. :
Area : 25.89 sq.kms
Population : 17,206(1991census)
Altitude : Sea level
Temperature : summer: Max.34.8C Min.22.4C Winter: Max..33.8C Min.21.6C
Rainfall : Average 102cms.
Clotjhilng : Tropical Season : Throughout the year
Languages spoken : Tamil, Malayalaml and Enlish
STD Code NO. 04652
ACCESS
Air: The nearest Airport is at Thiruavananthapuram (87kms).
Rail: Kanniyakumari is well connected with all important cities.
Road: Kanniyakkumari is well connected bny road.
LOCAL TRANSPORT Town bus service, Tourist taxi and auto rickshaws are
available.
RESTAURANT Hotel Tamil Nadu and Restaurant at Vivekanandapuram.
SHOPPING Poompuhar Handicrafts Emporium.
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Temple: Kumari Amman Temple, Suchilndrum Temple, Guganathasmy (Siva)Temple
and Kumarakoil.
Church St. Mary's Church.
Mosque: Jamiah Masjid.
