Kanyakumari, once part of the erstwhile princely realm of Travancore
lies at the southernmost tip of the Indian peninsula. It is the southern
tip of the majestic Cardamom Hills, a chain of hills along the west
coast of India. It is also the confluence point of three oceans- the Bay
of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean.
Kanyakumari casts a magical spell of its own with its unparalleled
natural splendor, rich culture and varied traditions. Once referred to
as the Alexandria of the East, the place was a well known trading and
commercial center, besides being a hub of arts and culture.
This exquisite land offers a feast for the eyes from the rainbow
beaches with multi colored sand, the spectacular azure ocean lashing the
shore in passionate fury, ravishingly beautiful palm fringed beaches,
the majestic hills to the emerald green paddy fields. Kanyakumari, being
in the border of the two states, offers a blend of Kerala and Tamil
Nadu traditions.
The brilliance of the imposing sunrise and the soft sunset that
dazzles over the confluence of three oceans, leaves one with exuberance.
It is the only place in India where one can view both sunset and
moonrise simultaneously on a full moon day. Every morning countless
visitors flock to the beaches, awaiting the magnificent sight of
daybreak to unfold. The brilliant picture of morning sky, garbed in
glowing hues of pastel colors with the silhouette of fishing boats, as
the sun rises above the horizon will remain forever engraved in ones
memory. Sunsets offer an equally spectacular picture.
