Kanyakumari Weekend Trip | Short Tour To Kanyakumari

OVERVIEW- Kanyakumari is Indias Land End, the tip of peninsular India where Bay of Bengal, The Indian Ocean and The Arabian Sea meet. The confluence of these three rivers is referred as Triveni Sangamam, Popularly known as Cape Comorin is is a famous pilgrim centre and a beach resort. The unique feature of Kanyakumari is the view of sunrise and sunset.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM- Trivandrum now called Thiruvananthapuram is an ancient seaside city built on seven hills. It is one of the major business centre and busiest harbor in the country. Capital of Gods Own Land, Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram is one of the most beautiful and greenest cities of India. The city features long stretches of serene backwaters, beautiful palm fringed beaches, historic monuments and revered shrines.

KOCHI (COCHIN) - Kochi is the commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Kochi along with its mainland part, Ernakulum is also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. With one of the finest natural harbors in the world, Kochi is the most modern city of Kerala where the best shopping markets are located.

KANYAKUMARI- Located in the southernmost part of India, at the meeting point of three seas namely Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal, Kanyakumari is well -identified for its rich culture and tradition. Referred by British as Cape Comorin, Kanyakumari got its name from Goddess Kanyakumari Amman. Kanyakumari is an important Hindu Pilgrim centre and draws huge tourists population from all over the world.

Tour Destination: Kochi/Thiruvananthapuram - Kanyakumari - Kochi/Trivandrum

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: KOCHI/THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - KANYAKUMARI

Drive towards Kanyakumari. Transfer to hotel. After freshen relax at the beach.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: KANYAKUMARI

After breakfast, full day city tour of the Hindu Pilgrimage Site- Kanyakumari

KANYAKUMARI AMMAN TEMPLE- The temple is about at the end of Beach Road on the oceanfront; entry to the temple is through the northern gate. Located at the tip of the Indian peninsula, the small temple of Kumari Amman in Kanyakumari has been a spiritual magnet for centuries. It is believed that as the confluence of the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal, the theerthams and bathing ghats of Kanyakumari are among the most sacred in the country.

VIVEKANANDA ROCK MEMORIAL- The memorial was built in the year of 1970 and is dedicated to Swami Vivekananda, the greatest social reformer and saint that India has ever produced. The Swami Vivekananda had meditated on this rock.

NAGERCOIL- Nagercoil is about 19km from Kanyakumari. The Nagaraja temple is located here. Nagaraja (the Serpent God) is the presiding deity; the images of Lord Siva and Anantha Krishna are also enshrined here.

THANUMALAYAN TEMPLE- The temple is the repository of art treasures. Inscriptions of 9th century AD are found in this temple. The unique temple is dedicated to the Tirumurthys: Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: KANYAKUMARI - KOCHI/TRIVANDRUM

Day free for leisure and later, drive back to Kochi/Thiruvananthapuram to catch your flights/train towards onward destination.

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