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Kanniyakumari
Travel Guide
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.
Clotjhilng
: Tropical Season : Throughout the year
Languages spoken : Tamil,
Malayalaml and Enlish
STD Code NO. 04652
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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