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ATTRACTIONS IN INDIA - KANYAKUMARI |
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Kanyakumari is said to be the southernmost point of the Indian peninsula and is an inescapable tourist destination of south India for the tourists. With its clear beaches and vast stretches of sands,it remains one of the most favored tourist spots for the visitors. It is also a popular temple town as it features some of the finest temples found in the state. A tour to this place would result in a whole lot of fun and pleasure for the tourists.
Kanyakumari is located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu and you cannot afford to miss out the sunrise and sunset while you are here for your vacations. The most fascinating feature of this town is its multi-hued beaches. On your travel to Kanyakumari, you will come across the Kumari Amman Temple which is devoted to the goddess Parvathi. The renowned Vivekananda Rock Memorial is built in several architectural styles off the coast on rocks that project from the Indian Ocean.
Kanyakumari was formerly known as Cape Comorin and is home to several historic sites that are many centuries old. The place is endowed by natural beauty which is unmatched by any other tourist destination of India. Tourism in Kanyakumari has led to an upsurge of the hotels that are located all around and form the ideal bases to explore the place. There are many categories of accommodations available in Kanyakumari and you can choose from any of the desired accommodation according to your taste and preference. The climatic conditions of Kanyakumari remain almost constant throughout the year and the winters are ideal for making a trip to Kanyakumari.
Kanyakumari is the 'Land's End' of India. Here, the Bay of Bengal meets the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea and, at Chaitrapurnima ( the Tamil name for the full moon day that generally falls in April ), it is possible to enjoy the unique experience of seeing the sun set and the moon rise over the ocean simultaneously. It's a popular day-trip for people staying at Kovalam Beach in Kerala. Kanyakumari is also a popular pilgrimage destination and of great spiritual significance to Hindus. it is dedicated to the goddess Devi Kanya, the Youthful Virgin, who is an incarnation of Devi, siva's wife. The pilgrims who come here from all over the country represent a good cross section of India.
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Kumari Amman Temple :
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Picturesquely situated overlooking the shore, this temple and the nearby ghat attract pilgrims from all over India to worship and to bathe. according to legend, Devi did penance here to secure siva's hand in marriage. when she was unsuccessful, she vowed to remain a virgin (kanya).
The temple is open daily from 4.30 to 11.45 am and from 5.30 to 8.30 pm, but non-Hindus are not allowed into the inner sanctrum.
Men must remove their shirts, and everyone their shoes on entering the temple.
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Gandhi Memorial:
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Next to the Kumari Amman Temple, this striking memorial stored the Mahatma's ashes until they were immersed in the sea. It resembles an Orissan temple and was designed so that on Gandhi's birthday ( 2- October), the sun's rays fall on the place where his ashes were kept. It's open daily from 7 am to 12.30 pm and 3 to 7 pm.
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Vivekananda Memorial :
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This memorial is on two rocky islands projecting from the sea about 400 m offshore. The Indian philosopher Swami Vivekananda came here in 1892 and sat on the rock, meditating, before setting out as one of India's most important religious crusaders. The mandapam which stands here in his memory was built in 1970 and reflects architectural styles from all over India.
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Suchindram Temple:
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This temple, 13 km noth-west of Kanyakumari at suchindram, is noted for its 'musical' columns and its impressive 3 m tall statue of Hanuman, the monkey god.
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Mundanthurai Tiger Sanctuary:
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Mundanthurai is in the mountains near the border with Kerla. The closest railway station is at Ambasamundram, about 25 km to the north-east, and buses run from here to Papanasam, the nearest village, from where you can catch another bus to the Forest Department rest house.
As the name implies, this is principally a tiger sanctuary though it's also noted for chital, sambar and the rare lion-tailed macaque. The best time to visit is between January and March, though it is open any time of the year. The main rainy season is between October and December. Tiger sightings are extremely infrequent and in addition the Forest Rest House is very basic.
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Kuttralam ( Courtallam):
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About 135 km north-west of Kanyakumari at the base of the Western Ghats, the village of Kuttralam is a popular 'health retreat' for Indian families who come to stand and wash under waterfalls believed to be rich in minerals and capable of curing almost anything. Of the nine waterfalls, the only one in the village itself is the 60 m high Main Falls, a sheer rock face is carved with old Hindu insignia that is visible only during the dry months of January and February. Other falls, mostly accessed by shuttle buses, are up to eight km away.
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Nagercoil :
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20 km away from Kanyakumari has the famous Nagaraja temple. Nagaraja is the presiding deity and the images of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are also enshrined here. The entrance to the temple resembles Chinese architecture of Budha Viharas and the temple contains images of Mahavir and Paraswanatha, the Jain Tirthankaras.
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* Kovalam - Trivandrum - Kanyakumari
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Day: 01: Kovalam :
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On arrival at Trivandrum Our representative will meet you and transfer to Kovalam. On arrival check into Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure on the beach at Kovalam. It considered as the Paradise of the South. It consists of three adjacent crescent beaches and also picture perfect tropical beaches. Overnight stay at Hotel, Kovalam.
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Day: 02: Kovalam-Trivandrum-Kovalam
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AM: 0900 Hrs After breakfast we take you for a Visit of Trivandrum: The Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, and Sri Padmanabha Temple. Afternoon relax on the famous Kovalam Beach, Overnight stay at Hotel, Kovalam.
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Day 03 : Kanchipuram - Trichy
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AM 0900 Hrs after breakfast check out from Hotel and we drive to Kanyakumari enroute visit padmanabhapuram palace, arrive klanyakumari and cheek in and afternoon visit Vivekanada rock memorial, Statue of Thiruvalloor, , Enjoy Sunset from the tip of India, overnight at kanyakumari
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Day: 04 Departure
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Morning enjoy the sunrise at kanyakumari check out from hotel and transfer to trivandrum airport ( 90 Km/2hrs).
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