At the southern most tip of India, where the Arabian Sea,
the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet, liles Kanniyakumari, an
important pilgrim centre. Kanniyakumari is famous for its spectacular
sunrises and sunsets, especially on full moon days, The beach itself is a
beautiful sight with lmuklti-colouted sand. There is a lightoused form where
one can get a panoramic view. The Government museum offers a good collection
of sculptural art crafts of Tamil Nadu.
Fairs
& Festivals : Chithra Pournami Festival-April /May.
Navarathri-Septemlber/October.
Annual Holy Festival of
R.C.Church- Second week of December.
Skanda Shasti- Tiruchendur, Cape
festival- Kanniyakumari
Katta Bomman Festival- Panchalamkurichi, Saral
Festival- Courtallam.
General
Info. : Area : 25.89
sq.kms
Population :
17,206(1991census)
Altitude : Sea
level
Temperature : summer:
Max.34.8C Min.22.4C Winter: Max..33.8C Min.21.6C
Rainfall
: Average 102cms.
Languages
spoken : Tamil, Malayalaml and Enlish
Access : Air
: The nearest Airport is at Thiruavananthapuram (87kms).
Rail : Kanniyakumari is well connected
with all important cities.
Road :
Kanniyakkumari is well connected bny road.
Local
Transport Town bus service, Tourist taxi and auto rickshaws are
available.
Restaurant
Hotel Tamil Nadu and Restaurant at Vivekanandapuram.
Shopping
Poompuhar Handicrafts Emporium.
Places
of Worship : Temple :
Kumari Amman Temple, Suchilndrum Temple, Guganathasmy (Siva)Temple and
Kumarakoil.
Church St. Mary's
Church.
Mosque : Jamiah Masjid.
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