Kanyakumari Tour Packages

Kanyakumari, a city in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu state in India. This city is also referred by the name of “God’s own district”. This name has been taken from the Devi Kanya Kumari Temple in the areas. It is a city located on the southern tip of the Cardamom Hills and is an extension of the Western Ghats range. It is surrounded by sea from the three sides which makes Kanyakumari tour packages worth spending and coming here to experience it all in one visit. People visit this place from all over the country and even from outside the country. by booking Kanyakumari holiday packages

8 Best Places to Visit in Kanyakumari

There are a lot of places for which Kanyakumari tour plans are made. People who have already visited this place once are the ones who are even crazier for coming back here again and that is just because of this place so loveable and full of breathtaking experiences.

1. Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Best Time to Visit: Evenings for sunset views

Location: Vavathurai, Kanyakumari

Timings: 8 am to 4 pm

Major Attractions: Beach, temple

The best attraction of this city is Vivekananda Rock Memorial, it is actually a huge rock carved into the shape of Swami Vivekananda. A trip to this city would be surely incomplete if one does not include this is his or her list. There is a point in this place where three mighty oceans meet and you just cannot miss out on this.

2. Dhyan Mandapam

Best Time to Visit: Mornings when crowds are less

Location: Located opposite Gnana Vinayagar Temple

It is actually a meditation hall and the vibes and energy that you feel as soon as you enter this hall is quite hard to be explained in words as it can only be felt and not described. It is only 500 m away and you can reach there by ferry with about 30 to 50 Rs ticket for a ferry.

3. Gandhi Mandapam

Best Time to Visit: Through the day

Location: NH 44, Kanyakumari

Timings: 7 am to 7 pm

Another thing for which Kanyakumari Holiday Packages are famous for is Gandhi Mandapam. It is actually a memorial dedicated to the father of our nation. This is built using Orissa styled architecture and has sacred ashes of the great man. The design and structure of this infrastructure is so that on 2nd October the sunray falls exactly at the spot where the ashes were placed. Quite interesting and exciting isn’t it.

4. Padmanabhapuram Palace

Best Time to Visit: Through the day

Location: Chakala, Thuckalay, Kanyakumari

Timings: Tuesday to Sunday 9 am to 4:30 pm, Closed on Mondays

Major Attractions: Mesmerizing architecture, huge gardens

Another exciting attraction Kanyakumari vacation packages of Kanyakumari package is the Padmanabhapuram palace. This palace is made up of 16th-century teakwood and is one of the best examples of sight-seeing in the city. It is a treat for the eyes and is a brilliant example of the architectural brilliance of the erstwhile kingdom of Travancore.

5. The Kanyakumari Beach

Best Time to Visit: Early mornings

Timings: All Day

Major Attractions: Sunrise and sunset views, minor watersports

Any Kanyakumari Honeymoon Package is surely incomplete with this place included in it. The best part about this beach is that it is located at the confluence point of the trio- the Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. The lighthouse, sunrise-sunset views and differently colored sand makes it the most romantic place in all of the Kanyakumari and this is the reason why this place is said to be the best for honeymoons in India.

6. Thirparappu Falls

Best Time to Visit: Through the day

Location: 55 kms from Kanyakumari, 13 kms from Pechiparai Dam

Timings: 6:30 am to 6:30 pm

Located in Kanyakumari, the Thirparappu or Tirparappu Falls is one of the most popular tourist haunts here. It is the Kodayar River that descends from a height of 15 meters, and offers a great spot for the public to view the falls from close quarters, as well as bathe and swim in shallow waters. It is also a popular place for day long picnics, with the family as well as short nature walks.

7. Thanumalayan Temple Sthanumalayan Kovil

Best Time to Visit: Early mornings

Location: N Car St, Vivekananda Junction, Suchindram

Timings: 4:30 am to 12 pm, 5 pm to 8:30 pm

Holding importance for both Vaishnavite and Shiavaite sects of Hinduism, this temple is dedicated to the three main deities of Hinduism, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. It is also famous for its beautiful architecture, and the magnificent carvings on the temple walls that depict several hindu deities. There is also a Nandi statue here, towards the main entrance of the temple.

8. Thiruvalluvar Statue

Best Time to Visit: 9 am to 4 pm

Location: 400 meters to Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Timings: 9 am to 4 pm

Standing tall at 133 feet, the Thiruvalluvar statue is a stone sculpture of valluvar, a much acclaimed Tamil philosopher and poet. It is located on a small island, close to Kanyakumari where the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal meet. It was unveiled on 1st January, 2000 and was sculpted by V. Ganapati Sthapati. It is one of the tallest statues in India, currently at the 25th position.