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,…
The Padmanabhapuram Palace is the world’s largest wooden Palace listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. It is one of the main tourist attractions among people visiting Kanyakumari. Read on to learn more about this 16th-century Palace, including Padmanabhapuram Palace secrets, architectural style, entry fee, timings, and Padmanabhapuram Palace history. And if you’re looking for hotels…
Wax models aren’t a novel concept; European royalty has always displayed wax funeral effigies of their loved ones as early as the 18th century. Madame Tussauds in London is the world’s first wax museum, established in 1835. Today it is one of London’s most popular tourist attractions, with wax sculptures of millions of celebrities from…
Kanyakumari is a beautiful coastal town with a rich and unique history. The district has a stunning coastline on one end and stunning landscapes full of rubber plantations, paddy fields, and palm trees. Millions of people visit Kanyakumari to visit the Bhagavathi Amman Temple. But the temple isn’t the only highlight of the place. Here…
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…
When you think of fun and peaceful getaways in India, many names come to mind. One such place synonymous with serenity and beauty is Kanyakumari. This coastal town in the southernmost tip of India is a delightful potpourri of beaches, monuments, churches, and temples. The beaches in Kanyakumari are gorgeous and must be visited at…
Thirparappu waterfall is unique in the sense it is not a natural waterfall but rather artificial and formed as a consequence of Pechiparai Dam. This waterfall is one of the top attractions in Kanyakumari, visited by many throughout the year. Waters gushing from the Thirparappu waterfalls fall from a height of 50 feet. The best…
Vattakottai is a seaside fort in Kanyakumari built in the 18th century. It was built as part of the Travancore Kingdom’s coastal defense project and is an architectural marvel. Historians believe that the Vattakottai Fort’s history dates back to the Pandyas because of the fish motifs carved on the fort’s walls. It is one of…
Kanyakumari is a little town in Tamilnadu famous for many things, such as the confluence of three seas, sunsets and sunrise, a historic temple, and more. But this blog helps you explore the other side of Kanyakumari – less crowded but equally beautiful places. And if you are looking for quality full-service hotels in Kanyakumari,…