Best places to visit near Kanyakumari
If you have spare time in Kanyakumari and want to explore nearby places, the following list could help.
Thiruvananthapuram
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Thiruvananthapuram is also called as Trivandrum and is the capital city of Kerala. The place displays the British colonial architecture and presents several art galleries. The must visit place in Thiruvananthapuram is the Kuthira Malika also called the Puthenmalika palace, which presents a sneak peek into the Travancore Royal Family’s lifestyle.
Distance between Kanyakumari and Thiruvananthapuram: 101 kilometers, 3 hours drive
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Kovalam
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Kovalam is a beach town in Kerala. The Kovalam beach is one of the most popular beaches in India. In the local language, Kovalam means coconut, and since the region is surrounded by a dense groove of coconut trees, the place got its name. It is a great relaxing place.
Distance between Kanyakumari and Kovalam: 88 kilometers, 2.5 hours drive
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Kodaikanal
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Kodaikanal is referred to as the “princess of hill stations.” It is a small town in the Tamilnadu state. The scenic hills, forest, and clouds give a refuge from the higher temperature of the nearby areas. On your visit, do not miss the Kodaikanal Lake, Bryant Park, and Coaker’s Walk in Kodaikanal.
Distance between kanyakumari and Kodaikanal: 345 kilometers, 6 hours drive
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Rameshwaram
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Rameshwaram is one of the four most important Hindu pilgrimage places in India (one among the Char Dham). This is the place from where Lord Rama built a stone bridge to Sri Lanka to rescue his wife from Ravana. People believe that the remains of the bridge are still present in the seabed.
Well, the place presents beautiful sea view and moderate climate throughout the year.
Distance between Kanyakumari and Rameshwaram: 310 kilometers, 5.5 hours drive
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Madurai
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Madurai is an important town in Tamilnadu, famous for the Meenakshi Amman temple. The city also presents the historical traces of the dynasties like Chola, Pandya, Nayaks, to name a few. The place is worth a visit, especially when you have interest in history.
Distance between Kanyakumari and Madurai: 245 kilometers, 3.5 hours drive
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