Tag: best places to visit in kanyakumari district

Have you heard the phrase - “living at the edge”? Well, the people of Kanyakumari proves this phrase right. It's the last edge of the Indian Mainland, making itself an exciting place to venture. It is one of the most crucial cities of Tamil Nadu. It’s cultural versatility, and scenic beauty comprises of a lot many places to be seen in one’s lifetime. The creative touch of God is present in every single tip of grass out here. The city has more than 4000 years of cultural heritage. The state's tradition thrives for music, dance, folk arts, and fine arts as well. The province is renowned for local cuisine. Kanyakumari tourism is one of the most influential tourism in India. It had an annual growth of sixteen percent in 2015. Foreign arrivals numbered 4.68 million, which counts as the highest in the country. Out of many tourist places, Kanyakumari tourism stands out as a must one to visit and enjoy for everyone. The city’s famous for spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The worship of deity Kanyakumari here dates back to the prehistoric period of Kumari kandam. 'Kanya' means virgin. Kanyakumari means virgin goddess. It’s also nicknamed as Kumari district. It is believed that Lord Parasurama created the Kumari Bhagavathi Amman Kanyakumari temple, It is located right on the seashore of Kanyakumari. Apart from the temple, there are lots of alluring places to be enjoyed at Kanyakumari. Other attractions include - Vivekananda’s rock, sunset viewpoint, Thiruvalluvar statue, Kanyakumari beach, Thanumalayan temple, Kanyakumari wax museum, Padmanabhapuram palace, etc. Best Time to Visit Kanyakumari: In fact, Kanyakumari beach is always a busy tourist spot all around the year. The cool breeze in the evenings and the waves are never-ending for the visitors. Still, during April and May, the humidity rises to about 35° Celsius.