Best time to visit
October to March. Sunrise and sunset viewing is best on clear winter days.
Ideal duration
1 day
How to reach
Nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram (90 km); Kanyakumari has its own railway station on the Chennai–Kanyakumari line. Road from Madurai is about 240 km.
Kanyakumari: Where three seas meet. Book a comfortable cab or a curated tour package with experienced local drivers.
Places to see
Top attractions
- 1
Vivekananda Rock Memorial
ferry ride to the meditation rock
- 2
Thiruvalluvar Statue
133-foot statue beside it
- 3
Sunrise and Sunset Point
confluence of three seas
- 4
Padmanabhapuram Palace
carved wooden palace 55 km away
Travel tips
- Arrive by 5:30 am for sunrise; the ferry queue builds early
- Ferry services pause in rough seas; check timings on arrival
- Buy shell and sandalwood crafts from the government emporium