Kanyakumari is a beautiful city situated in the south of the state of Tamil Nadu, which is very popular for tourism. Because this city is situated at the end of India. It is the confluence of the Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal, and the Arabian Sea, whose captivating beauty draws tourists here. This is the same place where Swami Vivekananda did yoga practice. It is also known as "Cape Comorin". Kanyakumari's sunrise and sunset look very attractive amidst the huge waves of the sea spread far and wide. If you are planning to visit Kanyakumari, then we are going to tell you through this article which are the tourist places to visit in Kanyakumari.
Swami Vivekananda Memorial
The most famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari is situated on a small island in Kanyakumari. The site is dedicated to Swami Vivekananda, a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, the founder of the Ramakrishna Mission. The Vivekananda Rock Memorial was built between 1963 and 1970 in red and blue granite. The Vivekananda Rock Memorial consists of two main structures – the Vivekananda Mandapam and the Shripada Mandapam. Sripada Mandapam is situated on Sripada Parai over which is the footprint of Kanyakumari Devi. It is believed that Swami Vivekananda used to meditate here. Here Vivekananda attained enlightenment. The style of architecture given here is distinctive and includes various temple styles from across India.
Thiruvalluvar Murthy
Thiruvalluvar statue is also a good tourist spot in Kanyakumari which is situated close to Vivekananda Rock Memorial. The idol of this Thiruvalluvar is 135 feet in height, standing on a 40 feet high pedestal. Which looks very beautiful to see. Here you will also find flowering plants and natural beauty. Which adds to the beauty of this Thiruvalluvar idol. You can easily see this Thiruvalluvar idol even from a distance. This Thiruvalluvar statue is the tallest in Kanyakumari and is visited by a large number of people.
Kanyakumari Beach
If you like to walk by the sea, then this beach of Kanyakumari is a very good place for you. This Kanyakumari beach is wonderful in itself. Because on this beach there is a confluence of three major oceans, the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Bay of Bengal. The water of these three oceans is found in the same place, yet the color of the water of these oceans is different. Kanyakumari beach looks very beautiful at the time of sunrise and sunset. Due to this a large number of people come here to visit.
Gandhi Mandapam
Gandhi Mandapam is one of the famous places in Kanyakumari dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. The ashes of Mahatma Gandhi are kept here. This mandapam has been designed in a very beautiful and amazing way. The roof of this Gandhi Mandapam has been designed in a very amazing way. When Mahatma Gandhi's birthday is on October 2, on that day the sun's rays fall in a straight line, to see which a large number of people come here to visit.
Udayagiri Fort
This fort is located 34 km from Kanyakumari. It is said that this fort was built by King Martand Verma in the 18th century. The structure and art style of this fort is worth seeing.
Our Lady of Ransom Church
Our Lady of Ransom Church is a famous church in Kanyakumari. This is the most ancient Catholic church where the walls have been beautifully carved with disciples, the coronation of Mother Mary, etc. which looks very beautiful. There is a gold cross in the upper center of this church where every event is organized for 10 days a year. In this event, this church is completely decorated with lights, which looks very beautiful, due to which a large number of people come here to visit during the event.
Thirparappu Waterfall
Thirparappu Waterfall is a very beautiful waterfall in Kanyakumari. Which is created by humans. The waterfalls in the form of a waterfall 60 feet below Thirparappu Waterfall. Where you can take a bath, you can roam in the water there by boat. The natural beauty here makes this Thirparappu waterfall even more beautiful. Along with this, a small temple of Lord Shiva is also built here, which people go to visit according to their faith.
Bharat Mata Mandir
Bharat Mata Temple is a very good religious place in Kanyakumari. Which is dedicated to Mother India. Along with this, a Ramayana temple was also built here, whose main gate a very high idol of Hanuman ji has been made. Which is the center of attraction for the people. Along with this, the complete description of the Ramayana has been given on the wooden panels. Due to all these reasons people come here to visit.
