SellDelhi Travels is Only website which Provides you best Airfare, Hotels, Holidays Package, Tour Package Deals Across All Major Sites. You Can Send Us This Query Form To Get The Discounted Deals From Our Experts Who will Give You a Call And Provide You the Best Suitable Deals Online. To Book Flight Tickets Online Click Here.


Note: Click on any link or the Logo To auto closes the panel.


Sort Holiday Packages By

Bookmark and Share  

Kanniyakumari

kanyakumari.jpgAt the southern most land tip of India, where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet, lies Kanniyakumari, an important pilgrim centre. Kanniyakumari is famous for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets, especially on full moon days. The beach itself is a beautiful site with multi-cloured sand. There is a lighthouse from where one can get a panoramic view. The Government museum offers a good collection of sculptural art crafts of Tamil Nadu.

Souvenirs and handicraft articles made from sea shells, and palm leaf articles are the main items to buy at Kanyakumari. Trinklets and packets of coloured sea sand for children can also be bought here. There are several shops selling these articles. Prices vary depending upon your bargaining power.


General Information


Area 25.89 sq. kms.  
Population 17,206 (1991 census)  
Altitude Sea Level  
Climate Max.  Min. 
Summer 34.8º c 22.4º c 
Winter 33.8º c 21.6º c 
Rainfall 102 cms average 
Clothing  Tropical 
Season Throughout the year
Languages spoken Tamil, Malayalam and English 
STD Code 04652

Places of interest

Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Built in 1970, this memorial is dedicated to Swami Vivekananda, the greatest social reformer and saint that India has produced. Swami Vivekananda had meditated on the rock where the memorial stands today at the end of 1892 before his departure for Chicago to participate in the World Religious Conference in 1893. A meditation hall is also attached with the memorial. Timings : 8 am to 4 pm

Gandhi Memorial
On Gandhiji's birthday ( October-2nd ) the Sun rays fall on the spot where his ashes were placed before immersion.

Guganathaswamy Temple
This 1000 year old temple is said to have been built by Raja Raja Chola. It is near the railway station.

Excursions

Nagercoil (19kms)
The Nagaraja temple is situated here. Though Nagaraja ( Serpent God ) is the presiding deity, the images of Lord Siva and Ananthakrishna are also enshrined here. The images of the Jain Theerthangaras and Mahavira are found on the pillars of the temple. The Nagaraja is installed on the ground where it was originally found and the sand scooped out is given as prasadam to the devotees. The entrance to the temple is reminiscent of the Chinese architecture of a Buddhist Vihar.

Suchindram (13 kms.)
The Thanumalayan Temple here is a repository of art treasures. Musical pillars and a huge 18 foot high Hanuman Statue are the proof of artistic skill of the time. Inscriptions said to be of the 9th century AD are found in this temple. This unique temple is dedicated to the Trimurthys : Vishnu, Siva and Brahma.

Udhayagiri Fort ( 34 kms.)
Built during the regime of King Marthanda Varma ( 1729-1758 ) this fort also had foundry for casting guns. De Lennoy's Tomb is in this fort. He was one of the 24 European prisoners taken by King Marthanda Varma in 1741 when when he defeated the Dutch at Colachel. He joined King Marthanda Varma and became a trusted General. He trained soldiers in the European method of fighting.

Padmanabhapuram (45 Kms )
The capital of Travancore until 1333, Padmanabhapuram is known for its fort which encloses, among other buildings, a palace and a temple. The palace has some important art relics while the Ramaswamy temple has exquisitely carved panels depicting scenes from the Ramayana.

Kalakkadu and Mundanthurai
Both these two Wild Life Sanctuaries are situated in an extensive preserve; later declared as a " Project Tiger Reserve ". Kalakkadu is situated in an area of 223 sq. km. in Tirunelveli District. The flora ranges from tropical wet evergreen to tropical dry decidious and thorn forest at down hills. Lion tailed macaque, Nigiri langur, Bonnet macaque and common langur, Nilgiri Tahr, sambar, Sloth bear, gour, elephant, tiger, flying squirrel and panther wild dog are some of the wildlife seen in this sanctuary. there is nothing to differentiate Mundanthurai sanctuary from that of Kalakkadu except the presence of the elephant and gaur.

Festivals

Chitra Pournami Festival April/May. 
Navarathri September/October
Annual Holy Festival of RC Church  December 

How to get there ?

Air
The nearest Airport is Thiruvananthapuram (87kms.)

Rail
Kanniyakumari is connected with Tirunelveli, Chennai, Thiruvanathapuram and Coimbatore by broad gauge. Tirunelveli (83 kms.) is connected to Chennai, Madurai, etc.

Road
Kanniyakumari is well connected by road.

 

 





All India Tours

 

Hot Deals

Click Holidays for more Information

Go to 3rd slide

Click Holidays for more Information
Call Our Customer Support Team
Rs.500 Off On Go Air Ticket
We wish you a very Happy New Year
 

Lowest Air Fare Calendar

View Your Booking

Cancel Your Booking

Group Booking

Best HolidayDeals

 

 

 

 

 


Call Us At 011-40507227

View all Hotels


 

Payment :

9 7      
   

Airline :

4 6 1 5 2 3 8

 

 

 

News

Explore the rare Indian wildlife or chase the highest mountains of the world. Compete with the rough terrains of himalayas on our various adventure travel packages of India. Explore Indian adventure with bikes or enjoy a jeep safari tour. Also discover the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan on a camel safari tour. We at Adventure Tours India, approved by State Government of India, are geared to cater to all the requirements of business as well as leisure travelers. Our years of experience in handling adventure tours within India have enabled us to meet your requirements.

More Travel Videoes

 

MembersLogin



Air India Go Air Air Deccan Air Sahara Indian Airlines IndiGo Jet Airways Jagson Airlines Kingfisher AirlinesParamount Airways Spicejet MDLR Airlines

 

 

India Travel Guides:

Agra | Ahmedabad | Amritsar | Bharatpur |Chennai | Corbett | Delhi | Dharamshala | Goa | Jaipur | Kerala - The Backwaters| Khajuraho | Konark | Lonavala | Manali | Matheran | Mumbai | Munnar | Nainital | Ooty | Pondicherry | Pune | Ranikhet | Ranthambore | Shimla | Udaipur | Varanasi

International Travel Guides:

Australia | London | Mauritius | Singapore | Thailand

International Travel Guides:

Australia | London | Mauritius | Singapore | Thailand Google
Custom Search