About
Kanyakumari is the southernmost district of Tamil Nadu, the state at the tip of the Indian peninsula. It is known as the place where three seas meet, and it draws visitors for that meeting of waters as much as for its long-standing role as a centre of Hindu pilgrimage.
What draws visitors
The point where the three seas come together is the district's most distinctive feature, and it gives the coastline a special character. Walking along the shore, visitors can watch the waters meet and take in the open horizon that stretches south from the mainland.
Pilgrimage is the other great reason people come. Kanyakumari has significant Hindu sites, and for many devotees a visit is a religious journey as well as a sightseeing trip. Even for those who are not pilgrims, the temples and the atmosphere of their surroundings make a meaningful part of any stay.
Planning a visit
Kanyakumari suits travellers who enjoy coastal scenery, religious sites and a slower pace. A visit can be organised around a few things:
- Spend time at the coast, where the three seas meet, and watch the light change over the water.
- Visit the pilgrimage sites and allow time to see them unhurriedly.
- Explore the wider district, which offers more of the southern Tamil Nadu landscape.
Because it sits at the southern end of the state, Kanyakumari works well as a stop on a longer journey through Tamil Nadu, or as a destination in its own right for those who want to reach the end of the mainland and see where the seas converge.
