Saturday, July 7, 2012

Kanyakumari Sightseeing Place



          Kanyakumari Sightseeing Place 

Good Day,  This Presentation explain Kannyakumari famous sightseeing place.


About Kanyakumar 

                Kanyakumari  is a town in the state of Tamil Nadu in India.Located at the       southernmost tip of India, it is the geographical end of the mainland.Tourism is one of the main  activities of the town; and many locals are employed in shell-craft and other tourism-related businesses.It has a literacy rate of 98.6%. 40% or more are college degree holders.

Tourism 
              Since the early 1970s, tourism has been an important activity in the town.
Because of this it is one of the few small towns in South India where one can see many of the different languages of India spoken in the street.Of late, the promotion of tourism has increased, with attractions that do not include the town, such as the surrounding landscapes,as well as the historical and religious sites found around the district, being emphasised to a greater degree. Ultimately a total of 1.9 million tourists (domestic and foreign) visited Kanyakumari in 2007.Though there are several places of tourist-interest in the town and district, Kanyakumari is especially popular in India for its spectacular and unique sunrise and sunset. The confluence of three ocean bodies – the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea – makes the sunrise and sunset even more special. On balmy, full-moon evenings, (locally called Chitra Pournami) one can also see the moon-rise and sunset at the same time. (Source-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanyakumari)


Tourism Place 
                    
1. Vivekananda Rock Memorial (Must see)

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   Vivekananda Rock Memorial is one of the most interesting places to see in the southern part of India. It is situated in Kanyakumari and it is a fort and an island. Vivekananda Rock Memorial stands on top of a two rocks that are situated approximately 500 meters off the island. Although the Vivekananda Rock Memorial itself is fairly recent and built around the 1970's, the two rocks themselves have been there since the millennia. It is thought that the great philosopher Swami Vivekananda had meditated on the rock seeking enlightenment. Vivekananda Rock Memorial is open everyday and attracts many visitors constantly.

                                Timing
Morning -   7.00 am to 11.00 am
                                                  Evening -   2.00 pm to  5.00 pm
                                 
                                    Price -   20 Rs per ride

2.Thiruvalluvar Statue (Must see)

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Total weight of the whole structure
7000 tons
Total pieces of stone utilized
672
Total height of the monument
133 feet
Total weight of the whole structure
7000 tons





If you are looking for magnificence along with a monument that reams at you with cultural heritage and history then Thiruvalluvar Statue is definitely one of the best things that you must see in your visit to India. It is a symbol of greatness that stands 133 feet tall (38 feet is the height of the pedestal) Thiruvalluvar Statue weighs just a little bit more than 7000 tons and more than 500 craftsmen or workers have worked in its construction. Thiruvalluvar Statue was designed to be a beacon of art for the whole humanity. Thousands come every month to see this great work of art and culture.


   
3.Padmanabhapuram Palace (Must see)

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When you think of palaces then perhaps besides England with its famous palaces, the second place that comes into the mind is definitely India. Padmanabhapuram Palace is one of these many palaces that symbolize the rich and diverse cultural heritage of India that has been around for many centuries. However, what is interesting about this palace is the fact that Padmanabhapuram Palace is made entirely from wood and not any other substance. Kerala Government is responsible for maintaining this magnificent palace and Padmanabhapuram Palace draws hundreds of visitors every day continuously. It is one of the best 10 palaces in the world.


4.Gandhi Mandapam

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Gandhi Mandapam is a special temple that is one of the most important places to visit when you go to Kanyakumari in the southern tip of India. Gandhi Mandapam is built near the famous Anna University. Gandhi Mandapam is one of the greatest monuments that you can look at when you go to India. This temple or monument the Gandhi Mandapam was erected to honor the world famous Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi. It is an important tourist spot that is favored by many people who come to visit India and its monuments that depict its rich cultural heritage.


5.Children's Park :


 





Near to the beach there is children's park. Not only children's but all peoples can enjoy there .There are lot of water games and many other games which will surely make all the children so happy. And are very old? If you love to watch children's mischievous playing then you should make a visit there .It will make you so happy as if that you are sitting in heaven.

                        

Landmark :   80Km south of Trivandrum International Airport
                         Walkable Distance From Kanyakumari Railway Station



6. Thiruparrapu Falls



Thiruparrapu is the beautiful water falls in the southern part of India, that makes up for one of the most beautiful landscapes that you can go and visit. Thiruparrapu Falls is definitely one of these beautiful landscapes that are destined to capture your attention. Thiruparrapu Falls is located in the Tamil Nadu region of India. It is rumored that the Thiruparrapu Falls has recuperative powers to he visitor which goes there. People visiting the falls can dearly enjoy having a good bath under the water stream. They can spend an excellent time in standing underneath the light thudding water stream. Thiruparrapu falls will be a classy place to plan your trip during the vacation times. 
                                          fees  - 2 Rs per adult 
                                    camera  - 5 Rs
7.Kumari Amman Temple
 



If you are going to visit India and especially the city of Kanyakumari then one place that you should definitely go and see is Kumari Amman Temple. You can find the many cultural heritages of the Indian people in Kumari Amman Temple. Many India people come to pilgrimage and to bathe in the Kumari Amman Temple. This magnificent temple is situated in the coast overlooking the beach and thousands of Indians comes there creating very big lines. However, unless you are a Hindu you will not be permitted to enter Kumari Amman Temple even for sight seeing.

Opening Timing
               Morning     - 4.30 Am to 11.45 Am
               Evening      - 5.30 Pm to  8.45 Pm    
8. Baywatch  



This Bay watch is a water Theme park. This is 2 km away from Kanyakumari on the Kovalam Road. The park is taken care and maintained by Sree Bhadra parks and Resorts Ltd, Thirssur in Kerala. Things found here are crazy chairs, Flying Elephants, Hotel Tea cups, Cape train, Multiple Splash, Milky Way, crazy cruise, Aqua shuttle, Family pool, wave pool and sky train.
 
Opening Timing    -  9.30 Am to 6.30 Pm
                   Fees    -   300 per adult 
                                   250 per child
Kanyakumari Sunrise -