Kanniya Kumari the southernmost tip of peninsular India, is where the waters of the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea meet. A place from where one can see spectacular sunrises and also colorful sunsets! On balmy evenings, one can watch the sun set while a full moon is rising in another part of the sky!
There is a temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Kanniya Kumari picturesquely close to the seashore. According to legend, it is here that the goddess Parvati undertook penance to gain the hand of Lord Shiva in marriage. The beautifully adorned deity has a sparkling diamond nose ring that is supposed to be visible even from the sea.
On a little rocky island just off the coast is the memorial to that great Indian philosopher - Swami Viveknanda. He is supposed to have sat here in deep meditation in 1892. On the island one can also see the Shri Pada Parai - the footprints of the virgin goddess.
The Ghandhi Memorial at Kanniya Kumari is located at the place where his ashes were kept before immersion. It is so designed that on 2nd October, his birthday, the sun's rays fall directly on the spot.
Close to Kanniya Kumari is also Vattakoni (6 km) - an 18th century circular fort on the beach that is a popular picnic spot.
Access
The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram (90 km). Kanniya Kumari as the terminal point of the Southern Railway is well linked to the other parts of the country. Goods bus services link the town to most parts of South India.
Attractions around Kanniya Kumari
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