Kanyakumari Tourism

History of Kanyakumari

Like every place, Kanyakumari also has a soul that is filled with a history of its own. According to legends, it is believed that an avatar of Parvati, Kanya was to wed Lord Shiva himself. However, the absence of Lord Shiva prevented such an occasion from taking place. It is believed that the rice grains that were meant to feed the guests remained uncooked and even today people related the rice grain shaped stones to this very story. 

Earlier Kanyakumari was known as Cape Comorin. It is at this strategic location that the Eastern Coastal plains confluence with the Western Coastal Plains. To enjoy the view of this splendid geography with a landscape as beautiful as this, it is recommended that you visit the Triveni Sangam point. Here, there is a famous viewing tower, that gives you an opportunity to have the exquisite view of the scenery and the work of nature.

Restaurants and eateries

Being a coastal region, the local cuisine here include freshly caught fishes garnished with the rich South Indian spices. The must-try south Indian delicacy here includes dosa, sambar, chutney, vada, Kesari, upma, Pongal, and payasam.

Some of the favored dining spots among tourists include:

• Hotel Saravana
• Sangam Restaurant
• Hotel Sea view
• Archana Restaurant

Hotels

Being a regular tourist spot, there are many options available to choose your accommodation from. 

• Golden Nest Homestay
• Hotel Jebasakthy
• Hotel Chithira
• Hotel Sangam
• Hotel Sridevi
• New Cape Hotel
• Hotel Sun Park