Arani to Kanyakumari - Journey to the Southernmost Tip of India
Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin) is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland where three mighty seas meet ??? the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean. Located approximately 580 km from Arani, it is one of the most iconic destinations in India, famous for its spectacular trisea confluence sunrise and sunset, and the towering Vivekananda Rock Memorial.
Distance and Travel Time
- Distance: Approximately 580 km via Madurai and Tirunelveli
- Travel Time: 9 to 10 hours
- Best Route: Arani to Salem to Madurai to Tirunelveli to Nagercoil to Kanyakumari
Top Attractions in Kanyakumari
- Vivekananda Rock Memorial - A stunning memorial built on a rock island 500 metres off the shore; the place where Swami Vivekananda meditated in 1892. Accessible by ferry boat.
- Thiruvalluvar Statue - A 133-feet statue of the Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar standing on a rocky islet beside the Vivekananda Rock; an awe-inspiring sight
- Bagavathi Amman Temple (Kanyakumari Temple) - The presiding deity is Goddess Kanyakumari (Parvati in her virgin form); no men are allowed inside without a dhoti
- Sunrise and Sunset Point - On full moon days near the equinox, you can witness the sun rising and the moon setting simultaneously from Kanyakumari beach
- Gandhi Mandapam - A memorial designed such that sunlight falls on the stone where Gandhi ashes were kept, on his birthday (October 2)
- Padmanabhapuram Palace - 55 km from Kanyakumari in Kerala; the best preserved wooden palace in Asia with Chinese-style architecture
Taxi Fare from Arani to Kanyakumari
- Sedan: Starting from Rs 7,500 one way
- SUV (Innova Crysta): Starting from Rs 10,500 one way
- 2 Night Round Trip Package: Available at discounted rates
Book your Arani to Kanyakumari taxi and witness the magical meeting of three seas at the tip of India!
