A religious destination of immense importance, Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu is also renowned for its scenic beach and numerous tourist attractions. Besides the tourist destinations within Kanyakumari, there are various places to see around which can be visited on Weekend Getaways from Kanyakumari. You must include visits to these tourist attractions on your weekend getaways from Kanyakumari.
Weekend Getaways from Kanyakumari are always exciting and some of the major tourist attractions that are not to be missed on these excursions include:
Kalakkadu & Mundanthurai
Both these Wild Life Sanctuaries are situated in an extensive preserve as “tiger project Reserve”. Located in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu, the sanctuaries abound in exotic flora and fauna. Wildlife spotted here includes Lion tailed macaque, Nilgiri langur, Bonnet macaque, Nilgiri Tahr, sambar, Sloth bear, Gaur, Elephant, Tiger, etc.
Vattakottai (6 km)
This ancient site features an 18th-century fort overlooking the sea which is worth visiting on Weekend Getaways from Kanyakumari.
Udayagiri Fort (34 km)
Built by King Marthanda Varma (1729-1758 AD), this famous fort houses a foundry for casting guns.
Nagercoil (19 Km)
Nagercoil is renowned for the Nagaraja Temple dedicated to ‘Nagaraja’ or Lord of the snakes. The temple also enshrines Lord Siva and Ananthakrishna. The St.Xavier’s Church at Nagercoil is also worth a visit.
Padmanabhapuram (45 Km)
The erstwhile capital of Travancore, Padmanabhapuram is famous for housing a palace inside the fort which displays numerous memorabilia associated with the ancient rulers. The Ramaswamy temple adjacent to the palace is also a major attraction.
Suchindram (13 Km)
The Thanumalayan Temple bearing inscriptions dating back to the 9th Century draws thousands of tourists to Suchindram. Unique features of the temple include musical pillars and a huge Hanuman statue.
