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Home » South India Beaches » Tamilnadu Beaches » Kanyakumari Beach
Kanyakumari BeachAbout Kanyakumari Beach : At the southern most tip of India, where the Arabian Sea, the Indian
Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet, lies Kanyakumari (also spelt as Kanniyakumari),
an important pilgrim center. Kanyakumari is also famous for its spectacular
sunrises and sunsets, especially on full moon days.
A Sight For Sore Eyes The beach is a beautiful sight with multi-coloured sand, but it does not really offer one the opportunity to sunbathe on soft golden sands, or to frolic in the waves either. The seashore is rocky and dangerous, and there is a manmade wall running along it. People are warned to stay off the rocks, and when if someone ventures out of bounds, he or she is quickly and severely reprimanded by a watchful policeman. There is a lighthouse from where one can get a panoramic view. The sea is fairly rough, so it is entertaining to watch it beat itself against the rocks and then subside, before it gathers itself up for another attack. With long stretches of sands of many hues, the beach offers a welcome change. A variety of shells are on sale on the Kanyakumari beach. Prime Attractions : Vivekananda's Rock: Kanyakumari is famous for Vivekananda's rock, a huge stone rising out of the sea, on which Swami Vivekananda is said to have meditated. It now houses the statue of Vivekananda and is a memorial to him. Not surprisingly, Kanyakumari is a popular destination for Vivekananda's followers, so there are many Bengalis here, and some Bengali hotels and restaurants are available too. The Sangam : Sangam is the meeting point of the three major bodies of water, the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. It is a bathing ghat, with steps leading into the water and a sort of lagoon formed between land by a series of rocks. People bathe and jump around, getting lightly battered by the remains of waves, which are washing over the rocks.  How to get there ?
Air - The nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram, situated 87-km/ 54 mile from Kanyakumari. Rail - Chunnambar Beach is the terminus of the broad gauge link of the Southern Railway and has connections from Chennai, New Delhi , Thiruvananthapuram and Tirunelveli. Road - Chunnambar Beach is well connected by road to all major cities in South India. There are bus services from Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Coimbatore, Udhagamandalam, Thiruvananthapuram etc. City buses, auto rickshaws and taxis are also available for local transportation. Mahabalipuram Beach  Mahabalipuram, also known, as "Mamallapuram" is 58-km, south of
Chennai, nestling on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, was once a port of
the Pallavas. The Pallavas have created many marvellous monuments with Sculptural
Panels, Caves, Monolithic Rathas (chariots) and Temples.
Once a thriving port trading with many distant nations, Pallava chisels have breathed life into stone. The Pallavas art at this place emphasises robust earthly beauty, imbibed with life. These monumental splendours and the sunny beach resorts attract tourists from all over the world. A crocodile farm, snake venom extracting centre, schools of art and sculpture and a wide choice of resorts along the beach draw holiday-seekers all round the year. Prime Attractions : Dakshinachitra - While travelling from Chennai to Mahabalipuram visit Dakshinachitra - a heritage centre. Here traditional crafts persons and folk artists work and perform in the reconstructed period settings of 19th century homes, streets and workspaces of the Southern States of Tamil Nadu, Kerala , Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh . Shore Temple - This is one of the oldest temples in south India. It belongs to the early 8th century  AD and is a good example of the first phase of
structural temples constructed in Dravidian style. The monuments are floodlit
at night and so it is possible to enjoy their beauty after sunset.
Arjuna's Penance - The world's largest bas-relief measuring 27m x 9m is the pride of Mahabalipuram. This huge whaleback shaped rock contains figures of Gods, Demigods, men, beasts, birds and infact represents the entire creation. Five Rathas - These are five monolithic temples, each created in a different style. They are also known as the "Pancha Pandava Rathas", and the four of the Rathas are supposed to have scooped out of a single rock formation. Tiger's Cave - It is 4-km north of the main monument complex. It was an open-air theatre, where cultural programmes are held. Though it is very near the sea, the place is serene and calm. How to get there ? Air - Chennai (58-km) is the nearest airport with both domestic and international terminus. Chennai is connected with all the major places in India through the numerous domestic flights. International flights operate from various parts of the world to Chennai. Rail - The nearest railway stations are Chengalpattu (29-km) and Chennai (58-km). From these stations one has to take the road to reach Mahabalipuram. Road - There are buses available from Pondicherry , Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu and Chennai to Mahabalipuram daily. The road to Mahabalipuram is good. Tourists can also hire a taxi from Chennai.
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