Kanyakumari Beaches

Famous for the spectacular panorama of the rising and setting sun, Kanyakumari (formerly Cape Comorin) is the southernmost point of the Indian peninsula and the confluence of the three great water bodies surrounding the Country. Located in the southernmost state of Tamil Nadu, Kanyakumari has a rocky seashore with multi-hued sands and a large collection of sea shells. Though opportunities for sun or sea bathing are limited, a simple walk on the sands watching the sea beat itself against the rocks leaves the mind refreshed and the body energetic.

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..



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.