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Kanyakumari is often referred as the 'Land's End'
of India. Here, the Bay of Bengal confluences with the Indian Ocean
and the Arabian Sea and, at Chaitrapurnima (the Tamil name for all
full moon day that generally falls in April), it is possible to
enjoy the unique experience of seeing the sunset and the moon rise
over the ocean simultaneously.
Kanyakumari (also spelt as Kanniyakumari) district |
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is contoured by Tirunelveli district in the north
and northeast, by Kerala state in the northwest and confluence of
Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean in the west and south. The coastline is
almost regular except for some points of land projects into the sea
at Cape Comorin. Kanyakumari is the district headquarters of the
district of the same name. At the southern most land tip of India,
where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet,
lies Kanyakumari, an important revered pilgrim centre.
Sun rolls in the sea !
Kanyakumari is famous for its beach and the magnificent
sunrises and emotive sunsets, especially on full moon days.
Kanyakumari is also popular for its vast foliar stretches of paddy
fields, rich forests, coconut groves and mineral sands. The
Kanyakumari beach has an overwhelming sight with the sand which has
played with the colours of the sky. The beach here does not usually
offer one the opportunities to sunbathe on soft silver sands, either
to frolic in the waves or in the sands. The seashore is rocky and
dangerous, and there is a manmade wall running along it. People are
warned to stay off the rocks, and when if someone moves out of
bounds, he or she is quickly and severely admonished by a watchful
policeman. There is a lighthouse from where one can get a panoramic
view. The sea is fairly rough, so it is entertaining to watch it
beat itself against the rocks and then subside, before it gathers
itself up for another attack. With long stretches of sands of many
hues, the beach welcomes you to capture the waves of change. A
spectrum of shells are on sale on the Kanyakumari beach.
Accessibility
The nearest airport is in Thiruvananthapuram, 87 km away.
Kanyakumari is spirally connected with all places by rail and road.
Local includes transport is bus, auto rickshaw and taxi.
Altitude : sea level; temperature: ranges from 20 to 35 deg C.
Rainfall : average 102 cms; clothing: cotton; visiting season: round
the year.
Languages : Tamil, Malayalam, English.
Best time to visit :
Due to it's friendship with the sea, Kanyakumari enjoys a
pleasant climate and can be visited throughout the year. However,
the most enjoyable season to visit this place is between October and
March. During summers, the temperature can elevate to a high of
34.8°C while it can dip to a low of 20.4°C during winters.
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