KANYAKUMARI
Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of peninsular India and the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Kanyakumari is a town located in the district of Kanyakumari in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Situated in the southernmost part of the country the town is also famous by the name of Cape Comorin.

Kanyakumari is the southern most tip of peninsular India sprawling over an area of 1672 sq. km, occupying 1.29% of the total extent of Tamilnadu. With multi-colored sand on its beach, this exquisite land has a ringlet of majestic hills along with swaying coconut trees and paddy fields.

Places to See in Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari Temple: located at the shore in Kanyakumari, it is a temple that worships the virgin Goddess Devi Kanya, the incarnation of Goddess Parvati. The major attraction of the temple is the diamond nose stud whose shine can be seen far off from the sea. The shrine is visited by hundreds of pilgrims throughout the year.
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial: The place has been associated with great men like Swami Vivekananda and Mahatma Gandhi in whose names memorials have been here. They are very beautiful and add to the attraction of this place. The beautiful Gandhi Memorial completed in 1956, is situated as a memorial to the Father of the Nation.
Kumarakovil : Kumarakovil is at the foot of the Velimalai hills in Kalkulam Taluk (also spelt as Taluka), about 34-km from Kannyakumari. The Lord Muruga Temple is built on the hillock about 200 feet height in a lush green field of Paddy, Plantain and Coconut trees. The temple is noted for architectural beauty.

Fairs & Festivals: The Chaitra Purnima Festival (the April full-moon day, celebrated in the first week of May), Navratri (last week of October), and the Holy Annual Festival of the Roman Catholic Church (fourth week of December) are the notable festivals celebrated in Kanyakumari.
How to Reach
Air: The nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram (80-km), well connected with national and International flights. Taxis and buses are available for Kanyakumari.
Rail: Kanyakumari is well connected by train services with all the places in India. Express trains connect kanyakumari with northern cities like Jammu and Delhi and other cities of India.
Road: Kanyakumari is connected by regular bus services with Chennai, Pondicherry, Trichy, Bangalore, Madurai, Nagercoil, Mandapam (Rameshwaram) etc. Local bus services, tourist taxis and auto rickshaws are available.

Luxury Holiday India offers information on Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu India and online Booking facility of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu India.