About Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari, one
of the notable tourist destinations in South India is placed on the
southernmost tip of Indian subcontinent. The pretty town has got its name from
the Hindu goddess “Devi Kanyakumari” or “Kumari Amman”. Located at about 86 km
southeast of Thiruvananthapuram, Kanyakumari allows you to view the spectacular
sunrise and sunset on the beach. The city is often described as a temple town
as it holds rich historical significance. People from different countries visit
the city and get deep touched with its food, architecture and art forms.
History
During the
ancient period, Kanyakumari was the major pearl fishing centre in South India.
It was the time when the Cholas, Cheras, Nayaks and Pandyas were ruling the
entire empire. Later, Kanyakumari was named as South Travancore and the city
soon recognized its importance. Many ancient kings ruled the district with
their powers for some years.
Shopping
One of the best
places to buy any kind of sea shells and other souvenirs is Kanyakumari. It is
a city close to sea coastal area and therefore you can avail any handicraft
products made out of seashells. However, the city is not regarded as a shopping
destination but you can purchase any textiles and saris with fine quality. It
is worth purchasing handloom garments in this destination.
Where to Stay?
Accommodation
options are available in plenty in Kanyakumari ranging from budget hotels to
star hotels. Most of the budget hotels in
Kanyakumari are located close to
bus stand and railway station. Also, they offer very good accommodation at
affordable rates. If you are engrossed to view the Sunset point, then you need
to stay in the hotels situated near sea coast. Among many hotels, Gopinivas
Grand is one of the most popular hotels in Kanyakumari
located near beach area. With the stay at this hotel, you can watch out some
spectacular scenes at your budget.
Where to Eat?
The heritage
city offers a list of wonderful options for the travelers to eat. People who
are planning to munch the best food can get into the Beach Road. Here, you can
find a number of restaurants that serve different varieties of seafood.
Vegetarians need not lose hope! Ofcourse, there are many vegetarian restaurants
located on the Vivekanandapuram Road and Hospital Road. You can taste Chinese,
North Indian, South Indian, Punjabi, Italian and Continental cuisine in
Kanyakumari.
Best Time to Visit
It is always
better to visit the destination between the months of October to March. This is
because the climate will be cool at this time and so you can visit all the
tourist attractions with extreme pleasure.
What to See in Kanyakumari?
Tourists should make
a plan of the places to visit in Kanyakumari. This tourist destination is
filled with a number of scenic attractions and it may leave you confused. For
the first time travelers, the following list can be useful:
Kanyakumari
Temple
Vivekananda Rock
Memorial
Government
Museum
Tiruvalluvar
Temple
Government
Museum
Mathur Aqueduct
