After the Suchindram temple visit, I travelled by bus to Kanyakumari. The main tourist spots of the town were Govt Museum, Gandhi memorial, Aqua world fish exhibition, shops selling a variety of sea shells at the Kanyakumari beach, Kumari Devi temple and the great view of Swami Vivekanada rock memorial and Thiruvalluvar memorial on a rocky island 400 m away from sea shore at the confluence of Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay Of Bengal.

Gandhi memorial

Mohanlal Karamchand Gandhi was the ambassador of Indian struggle for independence and is considered the father of the nation.
The ashes, before being disposed off, were kept at the spot where the present Gandhi Memorial stands. It was built in typical temples of Orissa style in 1956. Timing : 7 am to 7 pm. Admission free. Ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were kept before immersion on 12 Feb 1948.



Govt Museum, Kanyakumari : Entry Rs 5, Camera Rs 20.

Aqua world fish exhibition : Entry Rs 10. Having a variety of sea and fresh water fishes.

Where to Eat

Hotel Saravana serves good vegetarian lunch at Rs 42.