Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Have you been to the place where coalesce the three great seas – the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean? Kanyakumari, located in the state of Tamil Nadu, gives you this wonderful opportunity. The tiny seaside town has the privilege of being visited by such great personalities as Swami Vivekananda and Mahatma Gandhi. Besides sightseeing, Kanyakumari is also a much frequented pilgrimage destination in southern India. The temple of Goddess Kumari has made the town a must visit for devotees and pilgrims from all across the country. Referred to as Cape Comorin, Kanyakumari also features a beach and some wonderful sceneries to feat eyes upon.Things to Do in Kanyakumari
Spend some quality time meditating in the meditation room at Vivekananda Rock Memorial. You will also notice devotees and pilgrims washing their feet on the shore before entering the temple at the beach. Bathing, however, is not allowed at the beach as the sea water is full of rough waves.If you still want to enjoy bathing in the sea, you can make a visit to the Vattakotta Beach. The beach lies just at 6 km from the town of Kanyakumari. When you bath at the beach, you are advised to dress modestly. Because, these beaches are not the same as that of Goa.
Go shopping for items like straw hats, conches and sea shells. In addition, you can buy electronic items at throw-away prices. These electronics are imported from China. These items can prove to be wonderful souvenirs of your trip to Kanyakumari.
Also remember to try typical southern India food including idlis, sambar and dosai among others. Expect you food to be served on banana leaves. Take a sip of tender coconut water on the beach. There are many coconut shops around selling a variety of tender coconut.
