Kanniyakumari General Information
Area : 25.89 sq.kms
Population : 17,206(1991census)
Altitude : Sea level
Temperature : summer: Max.34.8C Min.22.4C
Winter: Max..33.8C Min.21.6C
Rainfall : Average 102cms.
Clotjhilng : Tropical
Season : Throughout the year
Languages Spoken : Tamil, Malayalaml and
Enlish
STD Code NO. : 04652
Kanniyakumari is famous for
its spectacular sunrises and sunsets, especially
on full moon days, The beach itself is a beautiful
sight with lmuklti-colouted sand.
There is a lightoused form where one can get a panoramic
view. The Government museum offers a good collection
of sculptural art crafts of Tamil Nadu. At the southern
most tip of India, where the Arabian Sea, the Indian
Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet, liles Kanniyakumari,
an important pilgrim centre.
Fairs & Festivals in Kanniya
Kumari: Chithra Pournami Festival-April /May.
Navarathri-Septemlber/October. Annual Holy Festival
of R.C.Church- Second week of December. Skanda Shasti-
Tiruchendur, Cape festival- Kanniyakumari Katta
Bomman Festival- Panchalamkurichi, Saral Festival-
Courtallam.
ACCESS
Air: The nearest Airport is at Thiruavananthapuram
(87kms). Rail: Kanniyakumari is well connected with
all important cities.
Road: Kanniyakkumari is well connected bny
road.
LOCAL TRANSPORT Town bus service, Tourist
taxi and auto rickshaws are available.
RESTAURANT Hotel Tamil Nadu and Restaurant
at Vivekanandapuram.
SHOPPING Poompuhar Handicrafts Emporium.
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Temple: Kumari Amman Temple, Suchilndrum
Temple, Guganathasmy (Siva)Temple and Kumarakoil.
Church St. Mary's Church.
Mosque: Jamiah Masjid..
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