Kanyakumari is a beautiful destination for nature lovers. And if you’re into spiritualism, there are plenty of reasons to visit Cape Comorin. From the Bhagavathi Amman temple to the Stanumalayan Temple at Suchindrum, hundreds of temples exist in and around Kanyakumari. But if you want to look beyond the prominent attractions, we suggest visiting the…
Kanyakumari is a beautiful town famous for its mesmerising sunrises and sunsets. It’s equally popular for its pristine beaches and abundant natural resources. It is a spiritual destination for millions of pilgrims, including Swami Vivekananda, who meditated on one of the many rocks in Kanyakumari. It is believed that he was inspired to dedicate his…
Thanks to abundant water bodies and a well-planned irrigation system, Kanyakumari was once called the Rice Bowl of the Travancore Kingdom. Part of this complex system is the Pechiparai Dam, built across the Kodayar River. Read on to learn more about the Pechiparai Reservoir. Pechiparai Dam History The Pechiparai Dam was built during the reign…
The Tirupati Venkateshwara Temple is considered one of the holiest places for Hindus and is even referred to as Bhuloka Vaikuntam, or the abode of Lord Vishnu on Earth. A visit to the temple is believed to change your life and destiny. No wonder the temple attracts millions of devotees yearly, with queues said to…
The Mathoor Aqueduct in Kanyakumari is a classic example of positive unintended consequences. What started as an irrigation project to supply water to the fertile lands of Kalkulam and Vilavancode is now one of the top tourist attractions in Kanyakumari, attracting millions of tourists yearly. Read on to learn more about the Mathoor Hanging Trough,…
A visit to Cape Comorin is incomplete without visiting the Thiruvalluvar Statue in Kanyakumari. The statue is dedicated to Saint Thiruvalluvar, a celebrated poet believed to have lived hundreds of years ago. If you are planning to visit the statue, here are a few things to know: About Thiruvalluvar Not much is known about the…
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, or Mahatma Gandhi, is one of the 20th century’s most significant influences who instilled the philosophy of ahimsa and satya in millions of Indians. His influences permeate every aspect of the country – from politics and polity to education and day-to-day administration. If you visit Kanyakumari, you must not miss the Mahatma…
Kanyakumari is a beautiful district famed for its temples, beaches, and natural landscapes. But the Bhagavathi Amman Temple Kanyakumari is one of its most popular attractions, dedicated to Devi Kanyakumari, or Virgin Goddess. Legend has it that when the tsunami wreaked havoc on the district in 2003, the temple was one of the few places…
The Hidden Twin Beach in Kanyakumari is a less-explored tourist spot to enjoy a beautiful sunset experience. Most tourists who visit Kanyakumari never know about this beach which is free from the usual beach crowd. The beach is named after its feature of two adjacent beaches separated by large rocks. During high tide, the sea…
India has so many beautiful states and cities to explore that a lifetime is not enough to cover them all. While mainstream destinations are surely worth visiting, sometimes we look for low-key places giving us much-needed peace. One such destination is Kanyakumari. Situated in the southernmost tip of the country, it has the best of…