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Are you excited to visit any of the famous tourist destinations in the country?

If yes,
venture into the city of Kanyakumari for this summer vacation. Located in the southern tip
of Cardamon Hills, Kanyakumari is a place noted for its pilgrimage and tourism.
Kanyakumari holds a large number of historical monuments, temples, 3 star hotels, beaches,
evergreen forests and lush gardens all over the city. This pretty hamlet has been visited by
more than thousands of domestic and international tourists across the world. Due to the
increase in number of tourists, the Kanyakumari tourism Board has established many
budget hotels in Kanyakumari in prime areas of the city. Tourists who are planning to spend
a holiday trip in the city have to get in touch with any of the tour agents to avail various
packages. Now, let us have some of the popular tourist places near our hotel The Gopinivas
Grand.

Vivekananda Rock Memorial


One of the most interesting places to visit in Kanyakumari is the Vivekananda Rock
Memorial. Established in 1970, the memorial was mainly constructed to honour the Hindu
spiritual teacher “Swami Vivekananda”. Tourists should ensure to visit this important
tourist place which is located at just 10 minutes from the Kanyakumari beach hotels. For
the view of the public, the Vivekananda Rock Memorial is open on all days and attracts
more customers. Inside the memorial, the people can see a meditation hall that houses a
statute of Vivekananda.
Thiruvalluvar Statue

Thiruvalluvar Statue, the tall stone sculpture of the Tamil poet “Tiruvalluvar” is located near
the Vivekananda Memorial. This monument is considered to be the treasure of the people
of Kanyakumari. Tourists visit this tourist attraction to gain a greater insight about the
various cultures and traditions of the heritage city. However, there are many prominent
hotels in Kanyakumari located near the historic spot. Travelers have to just refresh
Thiruvalluvar Statue.

Thiruparrapu Falls, a best Tourist Place Near


Kanyakumari
Popularly known as Tiruparappu Falls, Thiruparrapu Falls is a picturesque tourist attraction
located 13 km from Pechiparai Dam. Thiruparrapu falls is a attractive Tourist Place Near
Kanyakumari. It is believed that the water falls at a height of 50 feet during seven months in
a year. If you are on a trip to Kanyakumari, then make sure to visit this beautiful falls with
your beloved ones. Tourists who are planning for the trip has to book the outstanding
hotels else it would be possible to relish in the waterfalls.

Thengapattanam Beach
Thengapattanam Beach, located on the west coast near Painkulam Village is adorned with
coconut groves and white sand. This fine beach would enable the leisure lovers and
adventure enthusiasts to experience an amazing holiday trip in the summer vacation. In the
beach, you can try some of the water sports activities like boat riding and fishing. Apart
from the beach, the people can visit the other tourist attractions of Kanyakumari like
Nagaraja Temple, Gandhi Mandapam and Temple Amman.

Sothavilai Beach
Sothavilai Beach, one of the finest beaches in Kanyakumari has clear white sand and crystal
water in the bottom of the sea. It is located at just 7 km from the main town and tourists
can easily reach the spot through various mode of transport. Some of the preeminent
Kanyakumari hotels are established near this beach area. Tourists can also watch the
sunrise and sunsets in the beaches of the town. It is sure that people will be able to enjoy to
a great extent.

Sanguthurai Beach, wonderful Tourist Place Near


Kanyakumari
If you are excited to spend a relaxed holiday trip, then Sanguthurai Beach would be the
ideal destination in Kanyakumari. The palm trees, white sand and calm environment of the
beach attracts more than thousands of tourists during the year. Sanguthurai Beach was
recently attacked by the Indian Ocean Tsunami and the police authorities managed the
situation. They have implemented many preventive measures to protect the people of the
city.

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