Kanyakumari - 10 Attractions You Must Visit

Types of Attractions in Kanyakumari

Memorials (2)

Notable Architectures (2)

Viewpoints (2)

1 Day Treks (1)

Dams (1)

Forts (1)

Jain Temples (1)

Lake/ River/ Ponds (1)

Popular Activities And Trips in Kanyakumari

List of Attractions in Kanyakumari

Chitharal Rock Cut Temple

Jain Temples

Notable Architectures

Also, called as Chitharal Malai kovil is situated in the Thiruchanattu malai. There are two monuments and also there is a cave containing rock-cut sculptures of Tirthankaras and the attendant deities carved inside and outside dating back to 9th century AD.

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Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam

Viewpoints

Tombs

This is a memorial to MahatmaGandhi, who visited Kanyakumari in 1925 and 1937. The structure was even built to very specific dimensions just to honor the man.

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Marunthuvazh Malai

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

Marunthuvazh malai forms the part and the southernmost tip of the western ghats of the Agaasteeswaram taluk of Kanyakumari district. The maruthuvazh malai is a fragment of the Sanjeevi mountain.

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Padmanabhapuram Palace

Lake/ River/ Ponds

Palaces

Museums

The 16th century palace standing as a finest example of traditional Kerala Architecture and was once the residence of the erstwhile Travancore Royal Family

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Pechiparai Dam

Dams

An artificial water body, situated near the pechiparai village of Kanyakumari. Constructed between 1897 and 1906. A European engineer was the one who worked behind this beautiful dam.

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Sunset Point, Kanyakumari

Viewpoints

Sunset point in Kanyakumari provides a breathtaking and magnificent views of the setting sun amidst the clear bright sky in the background.

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Thirparappu WaterFalls

Waterfalls

The kodyar river makes it descent at the Thirparappu and the waterfall. It is a magnificent waterfall which will rejuvenate the viewer's mind. We can take a bath from this waterfall by enjoying the natural beauty.

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Thiruvalluvar Statue

Monuments

Memorials

Thiruvalluvar is the ancient poet of Tamil Nadu, who has given Tirukkuarl ( Considered as one of the greatest work on ethics and morality, it is known for its universality and secular nature). The combined height of the statue and pedestal is 133 feet (41 metres), denoting the 133 chapters of the Tirukkural.

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Vattakottai Fort

Forts

Notable Architectures

This is a seaside fort near Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu built in the 18th century as a coastal defense fortification and barracks in the erstwhile Travancore Kingdom.

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Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Memorials

This amazing memorial was constructed in honour of the great spiritual leader and Hindu monk of India, Swami Vivekananda. This is the place where Swami Vivekananda attained enlightenment hereafter meditating for two days prior to his famous Chicago trip.

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