Watch the sunset and the moon rise at one go as the dancing moon rays arrive and the sun rays bid adieu to you at the southernmost tip of India.
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A serene coastal town in Tamil Nadu, Kanyakumari is situated at the Indian peninsula’s southernmost end. Previously known as Cape Comorin, Kanyakumari has spectacular seas on its borders and is wrapped around by dazzling mountains. Dotted with coconut trees and paddy fields, Kanyakumari is home to elevated hill patches along with plains and valleys caught between the mountainous terrain and the sea.
Kanyakumari has for long been a significant hub for culture, art, and religion. Several travelers are intrigued with Kanyakumari’s unique geographical location, but what baffles them the most is the immaculate beaches, churches, and temples in this fascinating town. When you go on a trip to Kanyakumari, you can relax on Kanyakumari beach and sit on the white sands for hours, gazing at the beautiful waters. There are also scenic waterfalls, buildings, and noteworthy historic monuments to visit in the city.
One of the best ways to explore the scenic town of Kanyakumari is to choose from among the various Kanyakumari tour packages online at Veena World. When you decide to go for a tour package, you get to enjoy your trip much more because of the pre-planned itinerary they come with. Also, with online Kanyakumari tour packages, you are free to choose the Kanyakumari tour package according to the online price/cost that fits into your budget, so you can decide accordingly.
Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Munnar Tea Plantations, Mattupetty Dam Boat Ride, Echo Point, Eravikulam National Park, Kumily Spice Village, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Lake Boat Safari, Kalaripayattu Show, Kathakali Show, Alleppey Houseboat Stay, Jatayu Earth Centre, Varkala Cliff, Mangrove Backwater Safari, Kanyakumari Sunset, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Triveni Sangam, Kanyakumari Mandir, Padmanabh Swami Temple, Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery, Napier Museum, Kovalam BeachMore
Jatayu Earth Centre, Varkala Cliff, Padmanabh Swami Temple, Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery, Napier Museum, Ferry ride to Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari Mandir, Tri Samudra Milan (Triveni Sangam), Gandhi Mandapam, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial, Dhanushkodi Beach, Meenakshi Amman TempleMore
Swami Vivekananda Rock, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari Mandir, Tri Samudra Milan, Gandhi Mandapam, Kerala Backwaters, Kumily Spice Village, Kalaripayattu Show, Kathakali Show, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Lake Boat Ride, Tea Plantations, Speed Boat Mattupetty, Echo Point, Eravikulam National ParkMore
Padmanabh Swami Temple, Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery, Napier Museum, Kovalam Beach, Kanyakumari Mandir, Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Tri Samudra Milan, Gandhi Mandapam, Jatayu Earth Centre, Jatayu Sculpture, Alleppey Backwaters, Kumily Spice Village, Kalaripayattu Show, Kathakali Show, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Lake Boat Ride, Munnar Tea Plantations, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Eravikulam National Park, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch PalaceMore
Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari Mandir, Tri Samudra Milan (Triveni Sangam), Gandhi Mandapam, Padmanabh Swami Temple, Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery, Napier Museum, Kovalam beach, Jatayu Earth Centre, Jatayu Sculpture, Alleppey Backwaters, Kumily Spice Village Shopping, Kalaripayattu Show, Kathakali Show, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Lake Boat Ride, Munnar Tea Plantations, Mattupetty Dam Speed Boat, Echo Point, Eravikulam National Park, Tea Museum & Factory (Seasonal), Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch PalaceMore
Padmanabh Swami Temple, Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery, Napier Museum, Ferry ride to Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari Mandir, Tri Samudra Milan (Triveni Sangam), Gandhi Mandapam, Jatayu Earth Centre, Varkala Cliff, Alleppey Houseboat, Kumily Spice Village, Kalaripayattu show, Kathakali show, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Sail in the Periyar Lake, Speed boat ride at Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park (subject to security permission), Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Athirappily waterfall, Guruvayur Temple, Tea Plantation, Zipline above Tea Gardens, Boating at Pookode Lake, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Eddkal Caves, Wayanad Heritage Museum, Peralassery Sri Subramanya Temple, Bekal Fort, Bekal Fort Experience at Nileshwar, EdayilakkadMore
Dwarkadheesh Temple, Rukmini Temple, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Kirti Mandir, Sudama Temple, Sound and light show at the Somnath temple, Diu Fort, Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple, Hastagiri Jain Tirth, National Salt Satyagraha Memorial, Walking tour of South Mumbai, Kolaba Fort, Murud Janjira Fort, Harihareshwar Temple, Kadyavarcha Ganapati temple, Ratnadurga Fort, Swayambhu Ganapati Temple at Ganpatipule, Dolphin watching cruise in Goa, Fort Aguada, Shri Mangesh Temple and Shri Shanta Durga Temple, Om beach, Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna Beach, Backwaters ride in Sharavati River, Murdeshwar Temple, Sri Krishna Math, Malpe Beach, Bekal Fort, Backwaters ride in Nileshwar, Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church at Fort Kochi, Kerala Backwaters ride, Jatayu Earth Centre, Padmanabh Swami Temple, Lighthouse at Kovalam beach, Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari Mandir, APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Church of Velankanni, Chidambaram Nataraja temple, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, Ashtalaxmi Temple, Undavalli Caves, Ram Krishna Beach, Borra Caves, Araku Valley, Ananthagiri Coffee Plantations at Araku, Shimhachalam Temple, Cable car ride to visit Kailasagiri Park, Rushikonda Beach, Odia Folk Dance Show, Jagannath Puri Temple, Konark Sun temple, Amarabati Park, Digha Science centre and national science camp, Sunderbans village walking tour, Boat ride in ‘Tidal Mangrove Forest’, Belur MathMore
Swami Vivekananda Rock, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari Mandir, Tri Samudra Milan, Gandhi Mandapam, Kerala Backwaters, Kumily Spice Village, Kalaripayattu Show, Kathakali Show, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Lake Boat Ride, Tea Plantations, Speed Boat Mattupetty, Echo Point, Eravikulam National ParkMore
Padmanabh Swami Temple, Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery, Napier Museum, Kovalam Beach, Kanyakumari Mandir, Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Tri Samudra Milan, Gandhi Mandapam, Jatayu Earth Centre, Jatayu Sculpture, Alleppey Backwaters, Kumily Spice Village, Kalaripayattu Show, Kathakali Show, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Lake Boat Ride, Munnar Tea Plantations, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Eravikulam National Park, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch PalaceMore
Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari Mandir, Tri Samudra Milan (Triveni Sangam), Gandhi Mandapam, Padmanabh Swami Temple, Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery, Napier Museum, Kovalam beach, Jatayu Earth Centre, Jatayu Sculpture, Alleppey Backwaters, Kumily Spice Village Shopping, Kalaripayattu Show, Kathakali Show, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Lake Boat Ride, Munnar Tea Plantations, Mattupetty Dam Speed Boat, Echo Point, Eravikulam National Park, Tea Museum & Factory (Seasonal), Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch PalaceMore
Jatayu Earth Centre, Varkala Cliff, Padmanabh Swami Temple, Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery, Napier Museum, Ferry ride to Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari Mandir, Tri Samudra Milan (Triveni Sangam), Gandhi Mandapam, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial, Dhanushkodi Beach, Meenakshi Amman TempleMore
Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Munnar Tea Plantations, Mattupetty Dam Boat Ride, Echo Point, Eravikulam National Park, Kumily Spice Village, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Lake Boat Safari, Kalaripayattu Show, Kathakali Show, Alleppey Houseboat Stay, Jatayu Earth Centre, Varkala Cliff, Mangrove Backwater Safari, Kanyakumari Sunset, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Triveni Sangam, Kanyakumari Mandir, Padmanabh Swami Temple, Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery, Napier Museum, Kovalam BeachMore
Padmanabh Swami Temple, Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery, Napier Museum, Ferry ride to Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari Mandir, Tri Samudra Milan (Triveni Sangam), Gandhi Mandapam, Jatayu Earth Centre, Varkala Cliff, Alleppey Houseboat, Kumily Spice Village, Kalaripayattu show, Kathakali show, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Sail in the Periyar Lake, Speed boat ride at Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park (subject to security permission), Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Athirappily waterfall, Guruvayur Temple, Tea Plantation, Zipline above Tea Gardens, Boating at Pookode Lake, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Eddkal Caves, Wayanad Heritage Museum, Peralassery Sri Subramanya Temple, Bekal Fort, Bekal Fort Experience at Nileshwar, EdayilakkadMore
Dwarkadheesh Temple, Rukmini Temple, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Kirti Mandir, Sudama Temple, Sound and light show at the Somnath temple, Diu Fort, Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple, Hastagiri Jain Tirth, National Salt Satyagraha Memorial, Walking tour of South Mumbai, Kolaba Fort, Murud Janjira Fort, Harihareshwar Temple, Kadyavarcha Ganapati temple, Ratnadurga Fort, Swayambhu Ganapati Temple at Ganpatipule, Dolphin watching cruise in Goa, Fort Aguada, Shri Mangesh Temple and Shri Shanta Durga Temple, Om beach, Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna Beach, Backwaters ride in Sharavati River, Murdeshwar Temple, Sri Krishna Math, Malpe Beach, Bekal Fort, Backwaters ride in Nileshwar, Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church at Fort Kochi, Kerala Backwaters ride, Jatayu Earth Centre, Padmanabh Swami Temple, Lighthouse at Kovalam beach, Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari Mandir, APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Church of Velankanni, Chidambaram Nataraja temple, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, Ashtalaxmi Temple, Undavalli Caves, Ram Krishna Beach, Borra Caves, Araku Valley, Ananthagiri Coffee Plantations at Araku, Shimhachalam Temple, Cable car ride to visit Kailasagiri Park, Rushikonda Beach, Odia Folk Dance Show, Jagannath Puri Temple, Konark Sun temple, Amarabati Park, Digha Science centre and national science camp, Sunderbans village walking tour, Boat ride in ‘Tidal Mangrove Forest’, Belur MathMore
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FAQs - Everything you need to know
What is special about Kanyakumari?
Frequently skirted as a vacation spot which can be attributed to the closeness of more well-known locations in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Kanyakumari has an inconspicuous appeal that can be felt from the exact instant you put your first step there. The calm, white sand beaches and radiant cascades of Kanyakumari reflect its beauty. You can unwind, play, swim or simply watch the sun go down here.
Assuming that you might want to go for a Kanyakumari trip with family, explore one of the numerous cascades of Kanyakumari. A long way from the buzzing about of the urban communities, most cascades are in segregated spots surrounded by lush greenery. The sound of water running into the stones is surreal. Check out the Kanyakumari tour packages from Veena World.
What is the culture of Kanyakumari?
Known as 'Alexandria of the East', Kanyakumari has an extravagant cultural, historical and religious legacy. Being a cosmopolitan town people following various religions live here harmoniously. Kanyakumari, adorned for its novel topographical highlights, is a widely beckoned tourist destination.
Apart from Tamil, different dialects like Malayalam and English are spoken here. The Kanyakumari platter is highlighted by various assortments of South Indian Cuisine like Idly, Vada, Dosa, Appam, Sambhar, etc.
Two significant celebrations of Kanyakumari include the Car Festival and the Navaratri Festival. The car festival is celebrated in the month of May or June at the temple of Goddess Kumari when the Idol of Kumari Amman is conveyed in a parade on a chariot.
Do you provide customized holidays to Kanyakumari?
Indeed. You can customize your Kanyakumari holiday packages easily when you book them at Veena World. We offer you customized holidays where you have flexibility while planning your excursion. You can pick the sort of convenience you wish to book, the day-by-day schedule you will be after, the attractions that will be covered, the number of days you will spend at the destination, etc. With customized holidays from Veena World, you can plan the ideal Kanyakumari trip as per your preferences.
What is the famous food of Kanyakumari?
The locale of Kanyakumari isn't just popular for its tourism; the food items on offer are equally loved as well. The most popular ones include:
•Banana chips that are made using under-ripe bananas,
•Appam, a pancake made with fermented rice batter and coconut milk, and fry-cooked on one side while the opposite side is steamed. It is a staple for breakfast or dinner.
•Semiya Payasam (Vermicelli Kheer), a sweet dish made using Vermicelli, milk, and dry fruits.
•Maravazhi Kilangu with Fish will be peeled, cut, and boiled in water with salt. These boiled tapiocas will then be paired with traditional fish curry.
•Pazha Bajji, another dish where ripe bananas are plunged into Maida batter, placed into hot oil and fried until it turns yellow. It is ideal to have this Bajji with some tea.
How is the climate in Kanyakumari?
●Kanyakumari in Summers (March to May)
Temperature: Average of 35 degrees high to 20 degrees low
Climate: Kanyakumari in summer is blistering and humid. Numerous attractions of the place are open during this season, allowing you an opportunity to see them very close. The early weeks of summer are a better time to visit since the sun isn't too harsh yet and there is a cool wind floating in from the ocean. In such a climate, you can undoubtedly walk the entire day, covering many sightseeing destinations in the process. Apart from that, the beach is open during summer as well, giving you a chance to swim in the water, laze around the beach or go surfing. April onwards, the sun begins to thump hard and it can get difficult to take off during the daytime.
●Kanyakumari in Monsoon (June to September)
Temperature: Average of 31 degrees high to 24 degrees low
Climate: The climate of Kanyakumari in monsoon is beautiful especially if you love the downpours. The doused land releases its exciting fragrance high up and the temperature drops extensively. However, there is very little reprieve from the moistness and it can get sweaty and uncomfortable to travel in this climate. The rainfall is heaviest in June and July and decreases marginally in August making it a good opportunity to plan your getaway then. You can expect intermittent drizzles that add to the charm of a coastal town.
●Kanyakumari in Winter (October to February)
Temperature: Average of 32 degrees high to 17 degrees low
Climate: Winter is the best season to visit Kanyakumari. The climate is perfect and you can go the entire day outside covering the best sightseeing spots and voyaging all around the place. Mid-winter, around November, is the ideal time for visiting as you are blessed with clear skies, warm sun, and less humidity. December to February is the peak season where the tourist footfall tells the whole story. Regardless of it being winter, the climate of Kanyakumari at that time is wonderful and you can enjoy beachside activities like swimming, surfing or sunbathing as well.
Which are the best places to visit with family in Kanyakumari?
The list of places to visit in Kanyakumari include: -
