CAPE FESTIVAL AT KANYAKUMARI
Falls On : October
Celebrated For: Three Days
Kanyakumari, also known as "Cape
Comorin" is located at the southern most tip of India, where the Bay
of Bengal, Indian Ocean and the Arabia
n
Sea meet. A dip in the ocean here is considered holy, but the sea is rough
here and not fit for bathing. This is the only place in India, where the
sunset and moonrise can be viewed simultaneously on a full moon day.
The Vivekananda memorial set amidst the sea is a place known to give
mental emancipation. The Cape festival is celebrated on a large scale for
three days at Kanyakumari. The festival is
marked by a series of cultural programs.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: The nearest airport is at
Thiruvananthapuram
(80-km), which is well connected with national and International flights.
From Thiruvananthapuram,
one can take a taxi or bus to Kanyakumari.
Rail: Kanyakumari is well connected
by train services with all the places in India. Superfast trains connect
the southern most railhead of India with northern cities like
Jammu and
Delhi. Intercity
trains are running from almost all the southern cities.
Road: Kanyakumari is connected by
regular bus services with all the major cities of the state such as
Chennai,
Pondicherry,
Bangalore ,
Trichy,
Madurai, Mandapam (Rameshwaram),
Nagercoil, Tuticorin,
Tiruchendur, Tiruvelveli,
Trivandrum,
etc.
WHERE TO STAY
Accommodation is available at the hotels in Kanyakumari.
