Pristine looking beaches with multi-coloured sands, deep blue water and of course a place where three seas meet there is definitely something phenomenal about Kanyakumari. the southernmost point of India. Interestingly, this is the only place in India where a person can observe Sun rising and Sun setting over the horizon at the same beach. In addition to this, visiting the beach during the full moon nights is sure to take your breath away.
Triveni Sangam
Besides this, there is Triveni Sangam, where Arabian sea, Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean merges together. Take a dip in Sangam to wash off all your sins.
Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari
One of the most iconic monuments of Kanyakumari, Swami Vivekananda memorial, sits on top of a 6 acres island which is few metres into the sea and is positioned at 17 metres above sea level. This place is dedicated to Swami Vivekananda, a great philosopher of India, who is believed to have meditated here in his heydays. Not just that, there is sacred Shripada Mandapam blessed by Goddess Kanyakumari, situated on Shridapa Parai (rock) right next to Vivekananda rock. And, It is believed that this spot will bring about positive vibes and good fortunes to any person who steps into the Mandapam.
Thiruvalluvar Statue
Apart from this, there is a statue of Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar, which is standing tall at 133 ft, almost near the point where three seas converge. You need to take a ferry ride either to reach Vivekananda rock memorial or Thiruvalluvar statue as there is no land route connecting these cute little islands.
Any traveller going to this place has an endless number of choices as in places to visit or things to do and there is something for every kind of an individual. From scenic beaches to forts, temples, churches, monuments, memorials, mountains, waterfalls, undulating valleys, south Indian cuisines and seafood. There is a temple on the shores of town, which is dedicated to goddess Kanyakumari ( the virgin goddess) after which the place is named. Coastal town Kanyakumari, a part of Tamilnadu, was also known as “Cape Comorin” by Britishers, as they found it hard to pronounce.
Kanyakumari is all about stunning sunsets, beautiful beach walks, gobbling great coastal foods, fascinating full moon nights, and above all, the thrill of being in one of the most beautiful geographical destinations.
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