Kanyakumari is the southern most point of India in the state of Tamil nadu. It is located at the convergence of three oceans--the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. It is not only an important Hindu pilgrim center, but also famous for its beautiful views of sunrise and sunset over the sea waters. The whole town is a place of tourist attraction. Sitting at the beaches laden with multi-colour sand is a divine spiritual experience in itself.

Places to see:

• Kanyakumari Temple: Kumari Amman, also known as the Kanyakumari Temple is located on the shore. The temple is dedicated to a manifestation of Parvati, the virgin goddess, who did penance to marry Lord Shiva. The temple and the adjoining ghat, picturesquely situated overlooking the shore, attract tourist from all over the world.
• Vivekananda Rock: The famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial was built in 1970. Swami Vivekananda is said to have sat in deep meditation here. There is a dhyana mandapam where one can sit in a serene atmosphere and meditate. Regular ferry services are available to reach the memorial.
• Gandhi Museum: This striking museum is built at the place where the urn containing Mahatma Gandhi's ashes was kept for public viewing before immersion. It is interesting to note that the memorial is designed in a way that on Mahatma Gandhi's birthday (October 2), the first rays of the sun fall on the exact place where the ashes of the father of the nation are kept.

• By Air: The nearest airport is at Trivandrum, at a distance of 80 km. It is directly connected with Bangalore, Mumbai, Cochin, Delhi, Goa and Chennai by regular flights.
• By Rail: Kanyakumari is connected to Thiruvananthapuram, Delhi and Mumbai by broad-gauge railway network. Tirunelvelli (80 km) is the other nearest railway junction.
• By Road: Kanyakumari is connected by road to Trivandrum (86 km), Tirunelvelli (91 km), Tiruchendur (89 km), Tuticorin (129 km), Rameshwaram (300 km), Courtallam (130 km), Madurai (242 km), Thekkady (358 km), Kodaikanal (362 km), Ootacamund (576 km), Cochin (309 km), and Coimbatore (478 km).