Kanyakumari
is famous for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets, especially on full moon days,
The beach itself is a beautiful sight with lmuklti-colouted sand. There is a lightoused
form where one can get a panoramic view. The Government museum offers a good collection
of sculptural art crafts of Tamil Nadu. At the southern most tip of India, where
the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet, liles Kanyakumari,
an important pilgrim centre.
Fairs & Festivals in Kanniya Kumari:
Chithra Pournami Festival-April /May. Navarathri-Septemlber/October.
Annual Holy Festival of R.C.Church- Second week of December. Skanda Shasti-
Tiruchendur, Cape festival- Kanyakumari Katta Bomman Festival- Panchalamkurichi,
Saral Festival- Courtallam.
ACCESS Air: The nearest
Airport is at Thiruavananthapuram (87kms). Rail: Kanyakumari is well
connected with all important cities. Road: Kanniyakkumari is well
connected bny road.
LOCAL TRANSPORT Town bus service, Tourist
taxi and auto rickshaws are available.
RESTAURANT Hotel Tamil
Nadu and Restaurant at Vivekanandapuram.
SHOPPING Poompuhar Handicrafts
Emporium.
PLACES OF WORSHIP Temple: Kumari Amman
Temple, Suchilndrum Temple, Guganathasmy (Siva)Temple and Kumarakoil. Church
St. Mary's Church. Mosque: Jamiah Masjid.