Kanyakumari

Poised at the confluence of the Indian Ocean , the Bay of Bengal and therefore the Arabian Sea , Kanyakumari, the tip of Indian peninsula’s ‘V’ may be a surreal tourist destination. Ensconced within the southern fringes of Tamil Nadu , Kanyakumari is exclusive therein the celestial happenstance of sunset and moonrise are often seen simultaneously. because the burning orb of sun dips into the ocean , painting the sky in myriad hues of red and orange, the moon makes a silvery ascent on the opposite side. This ethereal phenomenon are often witnessed on a full-of-the-moon night and is greater and more special within the months of April-May, when the moon and therefore the sun face one another on an equivalent horizon. Boasting gems of natural wonders and historical monuments, the town of Kanyakumari enthrals one with its beauty and solitude. an outsized number of tourists arrive in Kanyakumari for its pristine and delightful beaches. The locals relish seafood delicacies though South India dishes like dosas, idlis, vadas and utthapams are equally popular.

A popular centre for art, culture and religion, the town holds many names, like Cape Comorin, Kumari Munai and Kumari. Located 705 km from the capital of Chennai, Kanyakumari was ruled by the Cholas, the Nayaks, the Pandyas and therefore the Cheras.