Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari : The Land's End

Best Time of Visit

October - March

Ideal Duration for Visit

1 day

Average Budget

INR 1000/- PER PERSON

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Kanyakumari

Best Time of Visit

October - March

Ideal Duration for Visit

1 day

Average Budget

INR 1000/- PER PERSON

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Summer

During the summer, Kanyakumari has pleasant weather, with temperatures ranging from 22 to 35 degrees Celsius.

Monsoon

The monsoon season in Kanyakumari begins in June, and it significantly reduces the temperature. However, the humidity level continues to rise, making travel difficult.

Winter

November is a great time to visit Kanyakumari since the weather is mild, with bright skies and little humidity.

Place where Gandhi's ashes were immersed

The Gandhi Memorial Mandapam is one of Kanyakumari's most popular tourist attractions, and it is where Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were held before being immersed.

Birth place of the first man and Tamil Language

Tamilians believe Kanyakumari to be the birthplace of the first man and the Tamil language.

Old city since the Sangam period

Kanyakumari has been a city since the Sangam period, and it is mentioned in old Tamil literature as well as Marco Polo and Ptolemy's writings.

3000 year old temple

The 3000-year-old Bhagavathy Amman Temple at Kanyakumari is devoted to Goddess Kumari Amman.

By Buses

SETC buses, which are run by the government, are an inexpensive method of transportation in Kanyakumari. A number of privately operated buses also offer inhabitants and visitors of the city a convenient form of transportation.

By Cabs

Cabs in Kanyakumari are a convenient means of transportation. Auto Rickshaws are another option for travelers.

By Rental

In Kanyakumari, as in many other Indian cities, automobile rentals are a popular mode of transportation. Many automobile rental firms operate in the city, including Kanyakumari Cabs, Clear Car Rentals, and Savaari Car Rentals, among others.

By Foot

Kanyakumari's beaches are best explored on foot. Take a leisurely stroll down the beach and let the soothing waves caress your feet while seeing a stunning sunrise or sunset.

Population

1,976,376

Literacy Rate

97.6 %

Crime Rate

5 %

Languages

Tamil, Malayalam, English and Hindi