August 26, 2020

Kannyakumari

 



About
Kanyakumari is a coastal town in the state of Tamil Nadu on India's southern tip. Jutting into the Laccadive Sea, the town was known as Cape Comorin during British rule and is popular for watching sunrise and sunset over the ocean. It's also a noted pilgrimage site thanks to its Bagavathi Amman Temple, dedicated to a consort of Shiva, and its Our Lady of Ransom Church, a center of Indian Catholicism.


Top 9 Places to visit in Kannyakumari


1---Kanyakumari Pier



The first off beat place which we found was some sort of man made extension into the sea. It was a bridge built from rocks. This place is called the Kanyakumari Pier and is an extension of about 500 meters from Kanyakumari into the sea. You can take your bikes on this tier till almost the end. After a point there is no path and only stones on which you can jump and reach the end of pier. It's a relatively unexplored area and only locals come here. You can sit here and enjoy the waves hitting the rocks. Because of it's isolation, sometimes a few sea creatures also find their way to the rocks. We were lucky to spot a sea urchin in the waters. One of the kids actually jumped in the waters and caught it. The views from here area amazing and and matches any viewpoint in and around Kanyakumari minus the crowd.




2---Kannayakumari Beach








3---Sunset View 
 
Popular destination for sunset views from a scenic point overlooking the ocean & rocky beach.Initially I was apprehensive about sunset view place, but when I went there, I was pleasantly amazed by spectacular view. Was a great experience and enjoyed throughly. Best experience of Kanyakumari.



4---Thiruvalluvar Statue, or the Valluvar Statue


Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a popular tourist monument in Vavathurai, Kanyakumari, India. It was built in 1970 in honour of Swami Vivekananda who is said to have attained enlightenment on the rock. According to local legends, it was on this rock that Goddess Kumari performed tapas in devotion of lord Shiva. A meditation hall known as Dhyana Mandapam is also attached to the memorial for visitors to meditate. The design of the mandapa incorporates different styles of temple architecture from all over India. The rocks are surrounded by the Laccadive Sea.


5---Bharat Mata Temple



6---Padmanabapuram Palace Gallery



Padmanabhapuram Palace, also known as Kalkulam Palace, is a Travancore era palace located in Padmanabhapuram in the Kanyakumari district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The palace is owned, controlled and maintained by the government of the neighbouring state of Kerala. Padmanabhapuram is the former capital city of the erstwhile Hindu kingdom of Travancore. It is around 20km from Nagercoil, 39km from Kanyakumari town and 52 km from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. The palace is complex inside with an old granite fortress around four kilometers long.


7---Mathur Aqueduct & Hanging Waterfall





Mathoor Aqueduct or Mathoor Hanging Trough, is an aqueduct in southern India, in the kalkulam taluk of Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu state. Built over the Pahrali River, it takes its name from Mathoor, a hamlet near the aqueduct, which is about 3 kilometres from Thiruvattar town and about 60 km from Kanyakumari, the southernmost town of India. It is one of the longest and highest aqueducts in South Asia and is a popular tourist spot in Kanyakumari District. The nearest railway station is Kuzhithurai Railway Station which is about 15 kilometres away and the nearest airport is the Trivandrum International Airport which is about 70km.


8---Thirparapu Water Falls




Thirparappu Falls, Poovar Overview

Located at a distance of about 55 kilometres from Kanyakumari, the cascading waters of the Tirparappu Falls make up for an enchanting sight. This waterfall is a manmade one and falls from a height of 50 feet. The water collects in a quaint pool below which is an ideal place to frolic around, especially for children. The falls are surrounded by thick green foliage and indigenous fauna, which make it a nature lover's paradise. Thirparappu Falls are best seen on a day trip from Kanyakumari or as a stopover while you travel between Kanyakumari and Trivandrum.

These falls are a unique combination of streams that flow together to form a magnificent waterfall. The containment below is no less than a top-tier waterpark and is perfectly safe too. The entrance of this destination has a small temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is highly revered by the locals.

9---Thirparapu River






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