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City Overview :

Kanyakumari formerly known as Kanyakumari, is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. The city is one of the principal seaports of the country and is located in the district of Ernakulam, about 220 kms north of the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram.
Kanyakumari is a growing centre of information technology, tourism and international trade, Kanyakumari is the commercial hub of Kerala, and one of the fastest growing second-tier metros in India. Like other large cities in the developing world, Kanyakumari continues to struggle with urbanisation problems such as traffic congestion and environmental degradation. Successive waves of migration over the course of several millennia have made Kanyakumari a cultural melting pot. Despite the risk of overdevelopment, the city retains its distinct colonial heritage and a blend of tradition and modernity.

Fast Facts :

Languages :

Malayalam, English are most commonly spoken. In hotels and restaurants the staff speak English while the tourist guides are also well versed with the language.

Climate :

Summer :

March To June, Temperature - 20ºC To 35ºC

Mansoon :

June To September, heavy to mid annual rainfall is 274 cm.

Winter :

Pleasant, cool at night Temperature - 6ºC To 28ºC.

What to See :

There are many places to visit in Kanyakumari Fort kanyakumari Beach, Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kanyakumari, (the most prominent tourist spot in Kanyakumari ), Parikshit Thampuran museum, Jewish Synagogue and Dutch Palace, etc. St. Francis church – this is the oldest church built in India by the Europeans.
Santa Cruz Basilica – the current structure of this Church was built in 1905 after the British had destroyed the original cathedral built by the Portuguese.

Getting There :

By Air:

Kanyakumari has a international airport where international flights ply regularly.

By Rail:

Three railway stations in the city connect it to the rest of the country. These are Eranakulam Junction, Eranakulam Town, and Kanyakumari Harbor Terminus. These stations are the starting points of many important trains.

By Road:

Well maintained roads make road travel to and from Kanyakumari very comfortable. Three national highways pass through or originate from the city.

Where to Stay :

Kanyakumari has a range of hotels that include budget hotels, star cateogory hotels. There are various choice of Kanyakumari hotel packages at discount prices. For the budget travelers there are a number of Kanyakumari ecomomy hotels. Find your perfect accommodations and book online Kanyakumari hotels...