KanyaKumari, at confluence of the 3 great seas.

Kanyakumari or Cape Comorin is famously known as the Land’s End of India, as it is the southernmost tip of mainland India.
Famed for the memorial to Swami Vivekananda, India’s cherished philosopher, the calm and serenity at Kanyakumari seems a fitting tribute to this gentle genius.
A small spit of land, Kanyakumari, nevertheless attracts millions of visitors on their trips to other parts of south India.
The sunrise and sunset at the Kanyakumari beach take your breath away.
Visitors are privileged to witness the meeting of the waters of the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea at this spot.

Best time to visit
Kanyakumari can be visited throughout the year owing to its pleasant climate, however the period of October-March is especially favorable.

How to get to Kanyakumari

By air
Nearest airport is at Trivandum located 80 kms away. Direct flights from most Indian cities operate here.

By rail
Trains connect Kanyakumari to most cities of the South. Tirunelvelli is the nearest railway station.

By road
Good motorable roads connect Kanyakumari to all areas of South India.

Map of Kanyakumari India

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Nice Video of Kanyakumari

Hotels and Resorts in Kanyakumari

Cape Residency Hotel
Cape Hotel Tamil Nadu
Hotel Sangam
Maadhini Hotel
Triveni Tourist Home
Vivekananda Kendra Rest House
Arya Bhavan
Hotel Tamilnadu
Hotel Priya
Hotel Ganesh

Places of interest in and around Kanyakumari

Gandhi Memorial
Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Kumari Amman Temple
Thiruvalluvar Statue
Alvar Tirunagari
Vattakottai
Temple Of Goddess Bhagavathi
Olakkay Aruvi
Thirparappu Water Falls
Temple at Suchindram
Government Museum

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Temple City Madurai, India

The second largest city of Tamil Nadu, Madurai is most famous for its cluster of temples, especially the Meenakshi Temple.
Following the rule of paradoxes that is found all over India, the typically traditional temples of Madurai are surrounded by modern buildings and roads.
This, however, does not dilute the religious aura or the architectural splendor of these temples in any way.
Madurai is best visited before the onset of summer, as the temperature here is known to soar alarmingly.
The banks of the Vaigai River, where the city is situated also make for a pretty sight.

Best time to visit

September-March

How to get there

By Air
Madurai is located 10 kms from the main city. Direct flights operate between Madurai and Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore and other major cities of South India.

By Rail
Madurai is an important railway junction with trains operating between Madurai and Chennai and Tirunelveli as well as connecting trains from other cities.

By Road
The road system is the best mode of transport to and around Madurai.

Map of Madurai India

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Video on Meenakshi Temple-the pride of Madurai

Accommodation

Hotel Germanus
Hotel Royal Court
Hotel M.R. International
Hotel the Madurai Residency
Hotel Chentoor
Hotel Pearls
Hotel Supreme
Taj Garden Retreat
Hotel Madurai Ashok
Pandiyan Hotels

Places of interest

Shree Meenakshi Temple
Gandhi Museum
Azhagar Kovil
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
Thirumalai Nayak Palace

Food & Shopping

While food is largely a mix of traditional and contemporary, shopping is not much of an activity in Madurai as much of a sight in itself. The colorful markets are great for an evening walk, to observe local vendors and wares. Nothing special can be bought in Madurai except for clothes or textiles.

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