Kanyakumari
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 Kanyakumari, an important pilgrim centre.
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- Kanyakumari
Katta Bomman Festival- Panchalamkurichi, Saral Festival- Courtallam.
ACCESS
Air: The nearest Airport is at Thiruavananthapuram (87kms).
Rail: Kanyakumari 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.