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Kanyakumari is the last landscape of India in extreme southern direction. This place situated in Tamil Nadu state of India. Kanyakumari has the last rock shell inside the sea at some distance on which Swami Vivekananda has meditated until three years. The rock where the statute of Thiruvallur is located has called “AKHIRI CHATTAN” by famous Hindi writer Mr. Mohan Rakesh. According to the latest census of 2011, total population of this city is 29,761. Geographical coordinates are located between 8.078°N 77.541°E.Nagercoil is one of the major urban conglomerations located at 22 kilometers from Kanyakumari. This city is famous for its beautiful beaches, temples and museums. Weekend gateway from Kanyakumari marvelous as the closeness of the nature also gifted some best scenic views to nearby locations. Some of the main weekend destinations around Kanyakumari as under:- Kalakad Mundanthuraj Tiger Reserve Kalakad Mundanthuraj Tiger Reserve is just located at 60 kilometers from Kanyakumari. This famous Tiger Reserve is in the northern direction of the city and well connected with road conveyances. In this reserve, the hills of Agasthiarmalai are highest and having the third place in entire south India. Kovalam Kovalam located at 90 kilometers from Kanyakumari. This beautiful place is famous for its beaches and backwaters. This beautiful town is famous for its Ayurvedic massages and other specialties. Connection from other major places of the state with Kovalam is very good. Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) Trivandrum located at 100 kilometers from Kanyakumari. This is the city of temples too. The pilgrimage and tourism both are the center of attraction in this city. Trivandrum is the nearest rail, air and road head to access from all sides of the country. Alleppey Alleppey is located at 250 kilometers from Kanyakumari and famous for its boat races. The classical boats in traditional patterns are amazingly long and marvelous to view. Alleppey well connected with road and rail transports. Churches, Beaches, Temples and backwaters of this city are much attractive and inspiring. Accommodation is in good condition inside and in close outskirts of the city. Madurai Madurai located at 247 kilometers from Kanyakumari. This city is famous for Meenakshi Temple in entire world. This pilgrimage place is also famous for its Dams and Temples. Outskirts of the city are very beautiful. Madurai has international attention of devotees for its religious importance. Connectivity from all types of transportation is easily and frequently available. Kumarakom Kumarakom is a beautiful tourist destination located at 264 kilometers around Kanyakumari. Peaceful beaches and backwaters are the main source of attraction at Kumarakom. This place well connected with other major cities of the state and country. Link through rail and road is stable and unique. Kodaikanal Kodaikanal is a famous hill station located at 286 kilometers distance from Kanyakumari. Trekking options, lakes and waterfalls of this area have special appeal for the visitors. Connection with other major destinations are well either by road, rail or air transportation. Except above, Kochi (292 KM), Rameshwaram (325 KM), Munnar (333 KM) are some other tourist destination. This Article is being submitted on behalf of India's Best travel site. Get More detail about Kanyakumari tourism, How To reach Kanyakumari ,Kanyakumari Hotels, Places to see in Kanyakumari .
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