We will talk about a beautiful city of Tamil Nadu in South India called Kanyakumari. In this video we will try to give you all the information related to the Kanyakumari trip such as how you can reach Kanyakumari, where you can stay in Kanyakumari and how you can arrange it, what food facilities will be available in Kanyakumari, where you can visit in Kanyakumari and how you can plan this trip day by day.
How many days trip should be planned, what is the best time to visit Kanyakumari and most important question how much will it cost to complete the Kanyakumari trip. Friends in this video we will try to give you step by step all the information,
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About Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari is a beautiful city located in the south of Tamil Nadu state also called Cape Comorin. Kanyakumari is a very famous place where tourists from all over the world like to come. Situated at the southernmost tip of India, Kanyakumari is included among India’s most attractive and famous tourist places. It is also the confluence point of the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea whose beautiful view attracts tourists here. This city has been considered a symbol of its art, culture and civilization for centuries. Amid the vast waves of the sea, the sunrise and sunset views of Kanyakumari are also worth seeing, which tourists come from far away to witness and capture in their cameras.
Here you will not only see the culture but also historical forts and old temples. If you also want to make your Kanyakumari trip memorable then first you need to know how you can reach Kanyakumari.
How to Reach Kanyakumari
You can reach Kanyakumari by bus, train or flight.
- By Bus: If you want to reach Kanyakumari by bus, then you will get direct bus facilities from many cities of South India like Madurai, Chennai and Trivandrum. Buses run on a daily basis. The distance from Trivandrum to Kanyakumari is about 90 km and from Rameswaram about 300 km. Or you can also go by private taxi from any place in South India because the road condition is quite good and you will be able to travel comfortably.
- By Train: If you want to reach Kanyakumari by train, you can reach Kanyakumari railway station. This railway station is directly connected by trains from many big cities of India like Mumbai, Bangalore, Trivandrum and Rameswaram.
- By Flight: If you want to reach Kanyakumari by flight, the nearest airport is Trivandrum Airport, which is about 68 km from Kanyakumari. This airport is well connected by flights from many big cities of India. After reaching Trivandrum Airport, you can take private taxi, buses or trains to reach Kanyakumari.
Where to Stay in Kanyakumari
After reaching Kanyakumari, let’s talk about the stay facilities. You will find Dharamshalas, budget hotels, standard hotels and resorts.
- Dharamshala: approx ₹700
- Budget hotels: ₹1000 – ₹1500
- Resorts/Standard Hotels: ₹2500 – ₹5000 or ₹6000
You can stay in Dharamshala, hotel or resort as per your budget and convenience.
Food in Kanyakumari
If we talk about food facilities, you will get South Indian food and seafood in Kanyakumari. At some places you may also get North Indian food but mostly you will find seafood and South Indian food. The cost of a normal thali will be around ₹150.
Sightseeing in Kanyakumari
To cover all the places in Kanyakumari, you should plan a 1 Night 2 Days Trip. Two days are sufficient to explore Kanyakumari.
Day 1
- Vivekananda Rock Memorial: Located about 500 meters from the Indian mainland. Built in 1970 in honor of Swami Vivekananda with red and blue granite stones. It is believed that Swami Vivekananda meditated here and attained enlightenment. To reach here you need to take a ferry from Kanyakumari Beach. Ferry ticket: ₹60 per person. Here you will also see the confluence of Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. There is also a meditation hall where you can meditate.
- Thiruvalluvar Statue: After this you can go to Thiruvalluvar Statue by the same ferry. You can buy a combined ticket for both places. This statue is about 133 feet tall and is India’s 25th tallest statue, dedicated to the famous saint and poet Thiruvalluvar. Built by 500 artisans and opened to tourists in 2000.
- Kanyakumari Beach & Sunset View: In the evening, you can spend time at Kanyakumari Beach and enjoy the sunset view. There is a watch tower nearby from where you can capture the beauty of the beach and the Triveni Sangam. Nearby you will also find many shops for shopping.
- Kanyakumari Temple: Located near the beach. Also known as Kanyakumari Bhagavathy Amman Temple. The goddess is considered an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. Visiting here is a must.
After this, have dinner and rest at your hotel. This completes your Day 1 itinerary.
Day 2
- Padmanabhapuram Palace: Located about 1 hour away from the city. Built in the 17th century, spread across 6 acres. This palace is made entirely of wood. Inside you will see Saraswati temple, brass lamps and paintings of Lord Krishna.
- Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam: Dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. After his death, his ashes were kept here for the people to pay tribute.
- Tsunami Memorial: Built in memory of the people who lost their lives in the 2004 tsunami.
- Thirparappu Waterfalls: Located about 55 km from Kanyakumari. The waterfall drops from a height of 50 feet and looks beautiful. You can also do boating here. It becomes even more beautiful in the monsoon.
End your Day 2 trip with dinner and rest at hotel or return to your city.
Optional Day 3
If you have more time:
- Suchindram Temple (80 km from Kanyakumari)
- Olakaruvi Waterfalls (20 km from Kanyakumari)
- Udaygiri Fort
Transport Options in Kanyakumar
- Auto: ₹600 – ₹700 per day
- Taxi: ₹1500 – ₹1800 per day
- Scooty/Bike Rental: ₹1000 – ₹1300 per day (License & Aadhaar required, petrol not included).
Best Time to Visit Kanyakumari
From October to March is the best time. During these months the weather is pleasant.
Cost of Kanyakumari Trip
To complete this entire trip, the cost per person will be around ₹2500 – ₹3000 (excluding your travel to reach Kanyakumari).