This statue is of 133 ft in height (40.5 mt) which includes Pedestal height of 38 ft. Visitors can take steps path to reach Pedestal top.

Entry fee: Rs.20 per person.

Kanyakumari Tiruvalluvar Statue Boat charges

Ferry ride covers Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Tiruvalluvar statue.

Travel duration: 10 mins (one-way) + 10 mins (return)

Photography and videography allowed with no charges.

Best Time to Visit: Oct – Jun 1st week.

Ferry Timings: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Ferry Ticket counter Timings: 7:45 am – 4:00 pm.

This statue is located at the merging points of Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian sea.

Entry may not be available during Rainy season.

How to reach Kanyakumari Tiruvalluvar Statue?

This statue can be reached by Ferry ride only.

The ticket can be purchased on arrival at the counter.

For more details on Kanyakumari Tourist places, please call @ 85000 85151

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Ticket Counter Timings: 7:45 am – 4:00 pm. Daily.

Ferry Timings: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Kanyakumari Boat Ride charges

Special Ticket queue line will be small and helps while boarding (One way only). Return boarding is general and is common for all visitors.

Waiting time to board Ferry at Vivekananda Rock Memorial: 10 – 45 mins.

Travel duration: 10 mins (one-way) + 15- 30 mins (Return) as it covers Tiruvalluvar Statue.

Ferry Boarding Point: Poompuhar Shipping Corporation.

Places covered with Kanyakumari Boat Ride

1. Vivekananda Rock Memorial: Entry fee: Rs.20 per person.
2. Tiruvalluvar Rock statue: Free entry.
3. For Sunset view, please start before 4:00 pm as Sunset view is good from Vivekananda Rock Memorial.

Best Time to visit: Oct-Jun 1st week. During rainy season entry to Tiruvalluvar statue may not be available.

For more details, please call @ 85000 85151

Tourists flow will be high in Nov, Dec, Jan 1st and 2nd weeks, Apr, May and Jun months.

Advance booking not available for Ferry tickets as it is on arrival booking at the counter for the same day ride.

Dress Code: No restriction on the dress code.

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Vivekananda Rock Memorial

It is said that Swamy Vivekananda meditated here on this rock for 3 days on 25Dec, 26Dec and 27Dec 1982.

Entry Fee: Rs.20 per person.

Boat Ride Timings: 7:45 am – 5:00 pm. Daily.

Boat Ride Charges for Two-way

Special Entry Ticket is to avoid the General queue line while boarding. It is a normal queue line while return.

Ferry Ticket Counter Timings: 7:45 am – 4:00 pm

Ferry Boarding point: Poompuhar Shipping Corporation.

Boat Ride duration: 10 mins (one-way)

For sunset view, please start by 4:00 pm.

Children not allowed inside Meditation Hall.

Thiruvalluvar Statue

Total statue height is 133 ft in. Out of which pedestal is of 38 ft in height.

Visiting Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Entry fee: Free

Kanyakumari Amman Temple

Temple Opening Hours

Dress Code: Men must remove Vest and Shirt before entering the Darshan line.

Female devotees: Any decent outfit.

Special Darshan Ticket: Rs.20 per person

General Darshan: Free entry for all devotees.

Darshan duration: 20 – 30 mins.

Separate line available for Physically challenged Devotees.

Triveni Sangam

The confluence of Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea.

Sunrise and Sunset View

Other Kanyakumari Tourist Places to visit

Wax Museum

India’s First 3D Wax museum

Address: Mayapuri Wax Museum, Near Railway station

Photography and Videography allowed inside.

Entry fee

Adult: Rs.50

Child: Rs.40

Visiting Hours: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm.

Tiruparapppu Waterfalls

Best Time to visit: Oct-Jan

This fall is 13 Km from Pechiparai Dam.

Visiting Hours: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Entry fee: Rs.5 per person

Camera charges: Rs.10

Video camera: Rs.124

Kanyakumari Tourist Places to visit and Tour packages, please call @ 93 93 93 9150

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The above-mentioned timings might differ based on the traffic flow.

Best Time to visit: Oct-May.

Tourists inflow will be high during Nov, Dec and Jan months.

Peak Season: 15Dec –  10Jan.

Inclusions

1. Toll Charges
2. Parking Charges
3. Ac Cab Charges
4. Driver Charges
5. Fuel Charges

Exclusions

1. Entry fees
2. Personal Expenses
3. Any other expenses not in the inclusions.

For Kanyakumari Local sightseeing Packages, Please call @ 93 93 93 9150

Reference Link:  Temple History

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This is Asia’s tallest and Longest Structure was built to meet agricultural needs. This was built in 1966 to carry River water.

This bridge stands at 115 ft height and built across the river Parazhiyar. This 29 Pillar bridge canal is 8 ft depth and 2.27 wide which carries water for Vilavancode and Kalkulam taluks.

How to reach Mathur Hanging Bridge?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram which is 58 Km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Nagercoil which is 30 Km away.

By Road

1. This place can be reached from Nagercoil and Kanyakumari.

Reference Link:  Temple History

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Best Time: Dec-Mar

Peak Season: 2nd Week of Dec – 2nd Week of Jan.

Kanyakumari Tour Package Places

Sunrise and Sunset Viewpoints

Crowd gathering will be high for Sunrise and Sunset Viewpoints. Sunrise happens between Vivekananda Rock Memorial and St. Thiruvalluvar Statue. No entry fees to watch this event.

Vivekananda Rock Memorial

This place is reached by Ferry from the Shore, which is 500 mt Away. It takes 5 mins to reach this place. Entry fees Rs.20/ person.

Thiruvalluvar Rock

This statue is 133 ft in height and can be reached by Ferry.

Triveni Sangam

The confluence of The Bay of Bengal, The Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea at Kanyakumari.

Gandhi Memorial

Kamaraj Manimandapam

Suchindram Temple

Suchindram temple is a must-visit in Kanyakumari. The temple is 2300 years old. The musical pillars produce different notes.

Padmanabhapuram Palace

This palace was built in 1601 AD by the Travancore Kings. This place is 40 Km from Kanyakumari. This palace was recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Thirparappu Waterfalls

Adi Kesava Perumal Temple

Mathur Hanging Bridge

This bridge used to carry river water for the irrigation. This was built in 1966.

Package Timings: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Kanyakumari Tour Package

Inclusions

1. Ac Cab Charges
2. Toll Charges
3. Parking Charges
4. Driver Charges.

Exclusions

1. Entry fees
2. Personal Expenses
3. Any other expenses not in the inclusions.

For Kanyakumari Tour Package, Please call @ 93 93 93 9150

Reference Link:  Temple History

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This naturally formed falls fed by the river Boothapandi and is 25 Km from Nagercoil. The small pond formed due to flow and is good for swimming. This fall is surrounded by the forest and is far from the city.

Best Time to Visit: Oct-Dec. Waterflow will be high during this time.

Water flow available during Summer but minimal.

This fall is located in the western ghats and can be reached by Two Wheeler/Taxi.

Entry fees: Free

Places Nearby Kalikesam falls

1. Bottani Cave is at a walkable distance.
2. Kali Amman Temple
3. Vattaparai Falls

Reference Link:  Temple History

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As per the folklore, Swamy Vivekananda reached this place on 24 Dec 1892 and meditated for 3 days ie 25Dec – 27Dec. This memorial construction was started in the year 1964 and took 6 years for completion. 650 workers contributed in building this great memorial and made available to the public from 1970. This memorial houses the Statue of Swamy Vivekananda. It is believed that Goddess Kanyakumari did penance on this rock.

This rock is surrounded by waters of the Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Spectacular view from this point, The Indian Ocean is deep blue and the Bay of Bengal is a bit greenish in colour.

Peak Season: 2nd week of Dec- 2nd Week of Jan. Full moon day, Chitra Pournami day.

Best Time to Visit: Dec-Mar.

Entry fees: Rs.20/ person

Journey Time from Shore: 5-10 mins by Ferry. Ferry Service runs at regular intervals.

Location: 400 mt from Vavathurai Shore.

Ferry Charges

A long queue line will be there for General Tickets. The queue will be longer during peak season usually 2 Km long line and can go up to 1 hour waiting time. Special ticket line will be minimal.

Vivekananda Rock Memorial Timings

Morning Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunrise happens between Vivekananda Rock Memorial and St. Thiruvalluvar Statue.

For Sunset, plan to reach this rock before 4:00 pm.

Reference Link:  Temple History

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Kanyakumari Beach

Timings: Open for 24 hours.

Entry fees: Free for Adults, Kids. No entry fees required for Camera.

Peak Season: From 2nd Week of Dec – 1st Week of Jan.

Accommodation prices will be high at this time. Private stay is available near the beach for good view.

Tourist Places nearby: Vivekananda Memorial Rock, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari Amman Temple. Sunrise and Sunset Viewpoints.

The ferry service is available for the Tourists from the shore.

Sunset and Moonrise happen at the same time on every Chitra Pournami day.

Sanguthurai Beach

11 Km from Nagercoil.

17 Km from Kanyakumari Beach.

Best Time to Visit: Dec, Jan and Feb.

Entry fee: Free

Timings: Open for 24 hours.

This place can be reached by Autorickshaw / mini private bus.

One of the top beaches in Kanyakumari.

Muttom Beach

This manmade beach is 100 years old and was built during the British ruling.

Light House view and Beach view attracts tourists. This beach is 16 Km from Nagercoil.

Tourists floating will be high on this beach.

33 Km from Kanyakumari Beach. As this beach is far from Kanyakumari so foreign tourists used to prefer the stay here.

Private stay is available for couples.

Chothavilai Beach

14 Km from Nagercoil. 12 Km from Kanyakumari

Entry fees: Free. Open for the walk on all days.

Chinnavilai Beach

16.8 Km from Nagercoil.  32 Km from Kanyakumari.

Open for all on all days. No charges for the entry.

Crowd minimal at this beach.

Thengapattanam Beach

32 Km from Nagercoil. Open for all on all days in a year.

Reference Link:  Temple History

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Sunset usually happens at this time for the following months.

Sunset and Moonrise can be seen together on Chitra Pournami Day.

The above-mentioned Kanyakumari Sunset Timings might differ from the actual.

Chitra Pournami Day: 30th Apr 2018

Best Sunset Viewpoint: Vivekananda Memorial Rock. Allowed entry before 4:00 pm. The ferry is available from the beach to the viewpoint.

Distance: 400 mt from the shore.

Entry fees: No fee charged for Individuals and Camera.

Best Time: Feb – Mar. The clear sky during this time.

Peak Season: Dec-Jan.

Reference Link:  Temple History

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