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Padmanabhapuram Palace

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Type: Palace
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The Padmanabhapuram Palace of Kanyakumari, a symbol of rich cultural heritage, is one of the chief attractions of Tamil Nadu. Padmanabhapuram Palace is located in Padmanabhapuram village of Kanyakumari District, nearby Thuckalay, at a distance of about 15 km from Nagercoil and 55 km from... Read More »

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Vivekananda Rock Memorial

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Type: Monument
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Vivekananda Rock Memorial is dedicated to Swami Vivekananda, a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, the founder of Ramakrishna Mission. Vivekananda Rock Memorial was built between 1963 and 1970 in red and blue granite. It is situated on the top of a rock island, at a height of about 17 meters... Read More »

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Gandhi Memorial

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Type: Monument

The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial or Gandhi Mandapam is one among the frequented tourist attractions in Kanyakumari. The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial was built to honour Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. The Memorial was built in 1956, in the Orissa temple architectural style. The memorial... Read More »

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Thiruvalluvar Statue

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Type: Statue
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Thiruvalluvar Statue is a popular tourist spot in Kanyakumari. Thiruvalluvar Statue is one of the biggest statues in India located atop a small island in Kanyakumari, nearby the confluence of the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean. Thiruvalluvar Statue was built in the year 2000... Read More »

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Kanyakumari Beach

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Type: Beach

Kanyakumari Beach is a beach destination as well as religious spot located towards the southern-most tip of peninsular India. The sun set and sun rise at Kanyakumari Beach, especially during Chaitrapurnima (full moon days in April), are highly popular among visitors. During Chaitrapurnima,... Read More »

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Government Museum

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Type: Museum
Entry: Paid

The Government Museum is located on Beach Road, near the Tourist Office. The Government Museum of Kanyakumari was established in the year 1991 as a multipurpose museum. There is a vast collection of exhibits in the museum which are related to anthropology, archaeology, numismatics,... Read More »

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Udayagiri Fort

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Type: Fort

Located at a distance of 14 km from the town of Nagercoil at Puliyoorkurichi on the Thiruvananthapuram – Nagercoil National Highway, Udayagiri Fort stands as a remnant of the historic Travancore power. Udayagiri Fort is an ancient fort which was constructed in 1600 AD. It was later... Read More »

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Kanyakumari Temple

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Type: Temple

Kanyakumari Temple or the Kanyakumari Bhagavathiamman Temple is a chief attraction of Kanyakumari and is dedicated to the virgin Goddess Kanyakumari, an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi. Goddess Kanyakumari is the presiding deity of Kanyakumari. As per legends, the marriage between... Read More »

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St Xavier Church

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Type: Church

St Xavier Church was built by St Francis Xavier in the 1600s, in Kottar of Nagercoil. St Francis Xavier was a priest from Goa, who frequented Kottar. He was known by the name ‘Valiya Pandaram’ among the masses. According to history, St Francis Xavier helped to avert the... Read More »

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Vattakottai Fort

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Type: Fort

Vattakottai Fort is one of the chief tourist attractions of Kanyakumari. Vattakottai Fort or the circular fort is located about 6 km to the north-east of Kanyakumari town, in Agasteeswaram taluk. Vattakottai Fort, built in the 18th century, was the last one in a string of coastal... Read More »

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Chitharal

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Type: Village

Chitharal is a popular tourist destination in Kanyakumari District, which is located at a distance of about 7 km from Marthandam, 30 km from Nagercoil, 48 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 45 km from Kanyakumari. The small village of Chitharal is famous for its Jain monuments which are preserved by... Read More »

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Pechiparai Reservoir

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Type: Reservoir

The Pechiparai Reservoir is one among the chief attractions located nearby Kanyakumari. Situated about 45 km from Nagercoil, the reservoir is frequented by tourists all through the year. The Pechiparai Reservoir was built during the reign of Maharaja Sri Moolam Thirunal (1885 –... Read More »

Muttom Beach

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Type: Beach

Muttom Beach, situated at a hamlet named Muttom, is about 16 km from Nagercoil and 32 km from Kanyakumari. Muttom Beach is popular for its rocky shores and sunset point. There is also a lighthouse built by the British at Muttom Beach, which is about 100 years old. The steep rocky shores... Read More »

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Sothavilai Beach

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Type: Beach

Sothavilai Beach or Chothavilai Beach of Kanyakumari is one of the prime beach destinations in the state of Tamil Nadu. Chothavilai Beach is situated at a distance of about 10 km from Kanyakumari town. Sothavilai Beach is one of the longest natural beaches of South India. The beach is... Read More »

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Mathoor Hanging Bridge

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Type: Bridge

Mathoor Hanging Bridge or Mathoor Hanging Trough or Mathur Aqueduct is a popular place of tourist attraction in Kanyakumari. Mathoor Hanging Bridge is situated in Aruvikkarai village of Thiruvattar Panchayat of Kanyakumari District. Mathoor Hanging Bridge is considered as the longest and... Read More »

Tiruchendur Temple

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Type: Temple

Tiruchendur Arulmigu Subramaniaswamy Temple is situated in Tiruchendur town, at a distance of about 80 km from Kanyakumari, 60 km from Tirunelveli and 40 km from Tuticorin. Tiruchendur Arulmigu Subramaniaswamy Temple, one among the Arupadaiveedu, is the second abode of Lord Murugan or... Read More »

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Thengapattinam Beach

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Type: Beach

Thengapattinam Beach is one of the popular beaches of Kanyakumari. It is situated in Paimkulam village of Vilavancode Taluk of Kanyakumari District, at a distance of about 35 km from Nagercoil and 54 km from Kanyakumari. The shores of this beach are fringed by coconut groves. This beach... Read More »

Kamarajar Manimandapam

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Type: Monument

Kamarajar Manimandapam (Kamaraj Manimandapam) was built as a tribute to Sri Kamarajar, a freedom fighter and a veteran political leader of Tamil Nadu. Sri Kamarajar was popularly known as ‘Black Gandhi’ among the masses. He played a vital role in the political history of... Read More »

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Sthanumalayan Temple, Suchindram

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Type: Temple

Sri Sthanumalayan Temple, also known as Arulmigu Thanumaliya Perumal Temple, is an ancient temple where the Trinity is worshipped in the same sanctum sanctorum. The sanctum of this temple has a linga which represents the Trinity. It is the only shrine in India where the Trinity is... Read More »

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Alvar Tirunagari Temple

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Type: Temple

Alvartirunagari Temple is an important religious spot for Vaishnavites. It is situated about 100 km from Kanyakumari and 45 km from Thoothukkudi town of Thhothukkudi District. Alvartirunagari Temple is considered one among the 108 ‘Divayadesam’ or sacred places of... Read More »

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Olakaruvi Falls

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Type: Water Fall

Olakaruvi Falls is situated in Azhagiapandipuram village of Thovalai Taluk of Kanyakumari District. The Olakaruvi Waterfalls are located at a distance of about 80 km from Thiruvananthapuram, 39 km from Nagercoil and 20 km from Kanyakumari. Olakaruvi Falls is situated towards the middle... Read More »

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Nagaraja Temple of Nagercoil

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Type: Temple

Nagaraja Temple of Nagercoil is one among the prime attractions situated nearby Kanyakumari. Nagercoil, the headquarters of Kanyakumari District, is situated 22 km from Kanyakumari town and 7 km from Suchindram. Nagarcoil Nagaraja Temple is an important tourist destination in Tamil Nadu.... Read More »

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Thirunanthikarai Cave Temple

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Type: Temple

Thirunanthikarai Cave Temple or Thirunandhikarai Cave Temple, situated in Thirparappu panchayath of Kanyakumari District, is a popular pilgrim destination. Thirunanthikarai Cave Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is considered as the fourth temple of Shivalyam. Thirumalai,... Read More »

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Thiruparrapu Falls or Tirparappu Water Falls

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Type: Water Fall

Thiruparrapu Falls or Tirparappu Water Falls is located in the Kanyakumari District, about 35 km from Nagercoil and 13 km from Pechiparai Reservoir. The waterfalls fall in to River Kothai from a height of about 15 meters. A weir has been constructed above the Thiruparrapu Waterfalls at a... Read More »

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List of best place to see in Kanyakumari and Photos of Tourist Attractions in Kanyakumari.Padmanabhapuram Palace, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Gandhi Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari Beach, Government Museum, Udayagiri Fort, Kanyakumari Temple, St Xavier Church, Vattakottai Fort, Chitharal, Pechiparai Reservoir, Muttom Beach, Sothavilai Beach, Mathoor Hanging Bridge, Tiruchendur Temple, Thengapattinam Beach, Kamarajar Manimandapam, Sthanumalayan Temple, Suchindram, Alvar Tirunagari Temple.