KanniyaKumari Excursions

Suchindram (13 kms)
The Thanumalayan Temple here is a repository of are treasures. Musical pillars and a huge 18 foot figh Hanuman satatue are proof of the artistic skill of the time. Inscriptons said to be of the l9the Century AD are found in this temple. Tjis unique tem;le is dedicated to the 'Trimuthys Vishnu, Siva and Bhramah. (Timings: 4.00 a.m.to 12.00 Noon, 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.)

Vattakottai (Circular Fort ) (6 kms.)
The 18th century fort overlooking the sea is fine picnic spot . The sea nearhere is calm and suiltanle for bathing.

Nagercoil (19 kms)
The Nagaraja temple ils situated here. Though Nagaraja (Serpent God ) is the presiding deity, the images of Lord Siva and Ananthakrishna are also enshrined here. The images of the Jain Theerthangaras, Mahavira and Parsvanathar, are found on the pillars of the temple. The nagraja is ilnstalled on the ground where ilt was orilginally found and the sands scooped out and given as Prasadam to the devotees, The entrance to the temple ils reminisvent of Chinese architecturre of a Buddhist Vihar.

Undhayaagiri Fort (34 kms)
Built during the regime of king Marthanda Varma (1729-1758 AD ) this fort also had a foundry for casting guns, De Lennoy's Tomb is in this fkort. He was one of the 24 European prisoners taken by king Marthanda Varma in 1741 when he defeated the Dutch at Colachel. He joined King Marthanda Varma and became a trusted General. He trained soleiers in the European metjhod of fighting.

Thiruparappu Water Falls (60 km)
Picturesque spot with an ancient Mahadevar (Siva) Temlple.

Thiruvattar (60 kms)
The temlple lhere is one of the finest specimens of temple architectuire.The paintings on the walls of the temple are worth seeing.

Muttam (32 kms)
A fine beach and lighthouse, Excellent picnic spot.