PM Modi In Kanyakumari: 6 Lesser Known Places You Can Visit In 2024

Kanyakumari, a coastal town in Tamil Nadu, is an extremely sought-after tourist destination and pilgrimage centre in India. Several sunrise and sunset points are littered across the city providing stunning views to the visitors. Currently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also slated to visit the beautiful city to continue his ‘meditation tradition’ before the final phase of Lok Sabha elections and will meditate at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial.

Taking inspiration from our esteemed prime minister you can also plan your next vacation to Kanyakumari. To make your decision easier, let's take a look at 6 places you must visit during your trip to Kanyakumari.

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Top Tourist Attractions in Kanyakumari

1) Vivekananda Rock Memorial

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Distance: 2 km from city center

Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a well-known memorial which stands on a couple of rocks nearly 500 metres away from the coast of Vavathurai. The complex is dedicated to Swami Vivekananda who is said to have attained enlightenment while meditating on the rock. The memorial also includes a mandapa built to facillate meditating visitors and is designed after taking inspiration from different styles of temple architecture across India.

2) Kanyakumari Beach

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Distance: 2 km from city center

The southernmost coast of mainland India, Kanyakumari Beach is a popular beach as it is located at the confluence of Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. The beautiful beach is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city for its pristine blue water and breathtaking views.

3) Thiruvalluvar Statue

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Distance: 2 km from city center

A magnificent 133ft-tall statue of Tamil philosopher and poet Thiruvalluvar. The statue is located atop a small island rock near Kanyakumari. Also called the Valluvar Statue it is currently the 25th tallest statue in India. The unique statue is designed to withstand high-magnitude earthquakes and still remains unaffected after being hit by a tsunami in the Indian Ocean in 2006.

4) Thanumalayan Temple

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Distance: 11 km from city center

Also known as Sthanumalayan Kovil, Thanumalayan Temple is a sacred Hindu temple located in Suchindram. One of the 108 Shiva temples revered by Keralities, the temple complex is spread around two acres and has two gateway towers called gopurams. The temple has six daily rituals with various annual festivals on its calendar, attracting thousands of devotees every year.

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5) Our Lady of Ransom Church

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Distance: 2 km from city centre

Our Lady of Ransom Church is a popular Catholic church built in dedication to Mother Mary. The 15th-century structure is an excellent embodiment of Gothic architecture with intricate ornamentation of its facade. The church also features ornate statues of St. Thomas and St. Francis Xavier on the main tower and is a sight to behold with the lashing ocean waves as its backdrop.

6) Vattakottai Fort

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Distance: 5 km from city centre

Also known as the Circular Fort, Vattakottai Fort is a seaside fort that was built for coastal defence fortification in the then Travancore Kingdom in the 18th century. Nowadays, a heritage site, it is protected by the Indian Archaeological Department. A part of the fort also extends into the sea and was recently renovated by the department transforming it into a popular tourist spot.

So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets, pack your bags and escape the sweltering heat of north India and explore Kanyakumari!

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