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Thiruvalluvar statue
The Thiruvalluvar Statue, or the Valluvar Statue, is a 133-feet (40.6 m) tall stone sculpture of the Tamil poet and philosopher Valluvar, author of the Tirukkural.

The combined height of the statue and pedestal is 133 feet (41 metres), denoting the 133 chapters of the Tirukkural.

This includes 95 feet (29 metres) sculpture of Valluvar standing upon a 38 feet (12 metres) pedestal that represents the 38 chapters of Virtue, the first of the three books of the Kural text.

The statue itself represents the second and third books of the Kural text, namely, Wealth and Love.

The whole design signifies that wealth and love be earned and enjoyed on the foundation of solid virtue.

The right hand of the statue with three fingers pointing skywards signifies the three cantos of the Kural text, namely, Aram, Porul, and Inbam (Virtue, Wealth, and Love, respectively), combined.
Gandhi mandapam
Located near the shores of Kanyakumari, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial was built in the honour of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of our nation.

Mahatma Gandhi has visited Kanyakumari twice, in the year of 1925 and then in 1937.

After his demise in 1948, his ashes were kept in 12 different urns so as to transfer them to different parts of the country. One of these urns was brought to Kanyakumari.

Before immersions, it was kept at the spot where the memorial is built now for public so that they can pay their last homage to one of the greatest sons of India.

Later the ashes were immersed in the sea waters at Kanyakumari. Later Mahatma Gandhi Memorial or Gandhi Mandapam was built at the same place.
Thanumalaiyan temple
Suchindram temple is located about 7KM from Nagercoil and about 11KM from Kanyakumari on the NH47.

The darshan timings are from 4:30AM-12:30PM and 4:30PM-8:30PM.

Cameras and mobiles are not allowed inside and you will have to deposit them outside (It is better to give it to someone in your team and take turns to visit the temple). You will have to take of you shirt to enter the temple.

Suchindram temple is unique since its deity is a single lingam known as Sthanumalaya, which is a combination of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma.
Vivekananda Rock
The most popular attraction in Kanyakumari is the Vivekananda rock memorial and every day thousands visit the place.

It was built in 1970 in honour of Swami Vivekananda who is said to have attained enlightenment on the rock.

There is a ferry service from the mainland to the rock and you will see 2 or 3 boats doing the trips continuously.

It is less than 500 Metres to the rock and takes about 5 minutes to reach there. The ferry service starts at 7:30AM and it closes around 4PM.

There is always a long queue and the queue is small in the noon.
Thirparappu water falls
Thirparappu is famous for its waterfalls and is located in Kanyakumari District.

Thirparappu water falls is a beautiful and elegant waterfall on the Kodayar river. It is a very popular tourist destination and is jam packed at almost all times!

Thirparappu waterfall is located about 60KM from Kanyakumari and about 10KM from Marthandam.

The waterfalls is about 300feet long and drops to a depth of about 50 feet.

There is also a small swimming pool near the waterfalls for children. There is also a temple dedicated to Lord Mahadeva nearby.

The waterfalls is only open from 6:30AM to 6:30PM and there is an entrance fee of Rs. 2 per person.
Sanguthurai beach
Sanguthurai Beach is located very near to Nagercoil and it is a gorgeous destination. The palm-fringed Sanguthurai Beach is located about 10 kilometres away from the main city in Kanyakumari. Adding to the beauty of this beach is a white conch-shaped structure that belongs to the Chola period that is a suitable subject for photography. It can be visited after sunset too as the beach is provided with adequate lighting facility. The beach looks amazing all day long; however, if you happen to visit during sunrise or sunset, you are bound to have a fabulous photography experience. The beach is a suitable picnic spot for kids, who play freely on the sand or in the children’s park. Sanguthurai Beach is one of the calmest yet cleanest beaches that you should go to, during your visit to Kanyakumari. You can also see Vivekananda Rock Memorial from here in the coastline of Sanguthurai Beach.
Padmanabhapuram palace
The Padmanabhapuram palace and fort is located about 50KM from Trivandrum and 40KM from Kanyakumari. It is very near to Thuckalay.

There appears to be a 4 feet tunnel which connects the palace to the Vattakottai fort on the eastern coast.

This palace is more than 400 years old and it was built by the Travancore King Iravipillai Iravivarma Kulasekhara Perumal.

The stone work/wood work in the palace is impressive. There are a number of small hotels and souvenir shops in front of the palace.
Udhayagiri fort
Udayagiri Fort is located about 14KM from Nagercoil and about 33KM from Kanyakumari.

This was the most important military barracks of the Travancore rulers, when Padmanabhapuram was their capital.

The tombs of the Dutch Admiral Eustachius De Lannoy, and of his wife and son can still be found inside a partly ruined chapel in the fort.

Enclosing an area of about 90 acres (36 ha), including an isolated 260 feet (79 m), the fort contains an old foundry which was used for casting guns.

It was built in 16th century and later in 18th century was rebuilt by Travancore king Marthanda Varma.

English East India Company troops were stationed at the fort until the middle of the 19th century. A foundry for the manufacture of guns, mortars and cannonballs was established within the fort under the supervision of the resident General.

It is located on the NH47 and hence you can visit it while travelling to or back from Kanyakumari.
Pechiparai reservoir
Pechiparai Reservoir is a reservoir located 43 kilometres (27 mi) from the town of Nagercoil, near the village of Pechiparai in Kanyakumari District.

It is built across Kodayar river and is at the downstream of Thirparappu waterfalls. There is a camp shed for tourists.

It was built during the period 1897 - 1906 by the European engineer, Mr. Minchin,(called as mookanthurai by the local people) during the reign of the Travancore Maharaja Moolam Thirunal.

The original cost of construction of the dam was Indian Rupees 216.1 Lakhs (in the late 19th century).

The dam is surrounded by hills of the Western Ghats.

The water from the reservoir is used for both irrigation of crops and for drinking purposes, which has led to conflict between farmers who want to use all the water for their crops, and local authorities, who do not have another place to draw drinking water from, for supply to the urban areas.
Vattakottai
Vattakottai is a seaside fort near Kanyakumari.Vattakkottai beach and fort is located about 6KM from Kanyakumari beach.

Vattakottai Fort was built in 18th century by the Travancore king Marthanda Varma for defending coastal areas.

It was designed by the Dutch captain De Lannoy and is an interesting fort extending to the sea.

Fort sides are flanked by beaches and you will rarely find people at the beach.
Chothavilai beach
Chothavilai beach stretches over 4 km which make it one among the longest beaches in Tamil Nadu.

There is a park for children to play very near to the sea.

The beach has a small tower in which we can sea the greenery around the sea.

For all age groups it is a pleasant place to sit and relax themselves.

It is awesome to sea the sunset on the beach. Shallow water makes chothavilai ideal for swimming.

Chothavilai beach is a great spot for a picnic. This beach is located at 14 Kms from kanyakumari and 14 Kms from nagercoil.
Mathoor Hanging Bridge
Mattoor (Mathur) Thotti Palam (Hanging bridge) is the Asia’s longest/tallest through bridge (Aqueduct).

It was built to carry water from from one hill side to another. It crosses Parazhiyar river.

The water channel is at a height of 101 feet and the total length of the channel is over 1KM. It is supported by 28 giant pillars. The water canal has a depth/width of 6 feet.

Mattoor Thotti Palam is located at a distance of 35KM from Nagercoil, 55KM from Kanyakumari and about 4KM from Marthandam.

Vivekananda Rock
Memorial

Built in honour of Vivekanandar

Mandapa is in different styles

Here are two important structures

Meditaion hall is also there
Thiruvalluvar
Statue

Thiruvalluvar Statue has a height of 95 feet (29 m)

The combined height of statue & pedestial is 133 feet

It has total weight of 7000 tons

The statue represents wealth & pleasures
Gandhi Memorial
Mandapam

Built in Orrisa style of architecture

October 2 Gandhi's birthday

It is constructed on the seashore

It's central shape is 79 feet

Tourist places in kanyakumari

Kanyakumari District

Kanyakumari is one of the favorite tourist destinations in India. It has many fascinating attractions for its tourists that depict the glorious past and the cultural beauty of Kanyakumari.

The area comprising the present Kanniakumari district was a part of the erstwhile Travancore state. In 1835, when the state was divided in to Northern and Southern divisions , this area formed part of Southern division and was placed in the charge of Dewan Peishkar, Kottayam.

In July 1949, when United States of Travancore and Cochin was inaugurated, the present Kanniyakumari area continued to be a part of Trivandrum district of Kerala State.

People of Agasteeswarem, Thovalai, Kalkulam and Vilavancode Taluks, which formed the southern divisions of former Trivandrum District, were predominantly Tamil speaking. They agitated for the merger of this area with Madras State. The States Reorganisation Commission also recommended this. Accordingly, the States Reorganisation Act, 1956 was passed and the Kanniyakumari District was formed on 1st November 1956 , with the four Taluks, Viz., Agasteeswarem, Thovalai, Kalkulam and Vilavancode and merged with Tamil Nadu.

A unique feature of Kanyakumari district is that it has all kinds of natural eco-systems. Thus, one can see beaches, mountain valleys, evergreen forests in the deep interior, rubber and clove plantations on the highlands, etc.

Kanyakumari attractions

Kalikesam
Ulakkai falls
Enayam
Baywatch
Chitharal Jain Monuments
Muttom
Mukkadal dam

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Thiruvalluvar statue

Gandhi mandapam

Thanumalaiyan temple

Vivekananda Rock

Thirparappu water falls

Sanguthurai beach

Padmanabhapuram palace

Udhayagiri fort

Pechiparai reservoir

Vattakottai

Chothavilai beach

Mathoor Hanging Bridge

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