View Tower | Kanyakumari

Apu Chakraborty 13 months ago

This view tower is best place to observe sunset. Provides surreal view of sea waves and sea shore. Vivekananda rock memorial is also visible from here.
Ticket charges Rs 15/- per person. Better avoid during afternoon due to hot weather. Early morning or evening is the best time to visit here.
Enjoy cool breezes and pleasent view of sea waves.

prajjwal raj pathak 16 months ago

Visiting the View Tower at Kanyakumari, which is located at the southernmost tip of India, offers a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean converging at a single point. The tower is located at the end of a long, picturesque pier, and offers stunning views of the sunrise and sunset over the waters.
As you make your way to the top of the tower, you'll pass through several levels, each offering a unique and breathtaking view of the surroundings. On clear days, you can see the horizon stretching out to meet the sky, with the sun's rays shining down upon the sea.
At the top of the tower, you'll have a 360-degree view of Kanyakumari and its surroundings, and you'll be able to see the iconic Vivekananda Memorial Rock, which sits in the middle of the ocean, as well as the neighboring island of Sri Lanka. You might also see the fishermen boats bobbing on the waves and the sea birds soaring overhead.
The View Tower at Kanyakumari is a peaceful and serene place, and the views from the top are truly breathtaking. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor to this beautiful part of India, a trip to the View Tower is sure to be a memorable experience.

Najir Shaikh 12 months ago

Kanyakumari, also know as Cape Comorin during British rule is popular for watching sunrise and sunset over the ocean. Another nature's gift that makes this place so unique is the Triveni Sangam - confluence of Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. There are several beaches (Kanyakumari beach, Muttom beach, Thengapattinam beach, Chothavillai beach, Sanguturai beach, Colachel beach) near around the town, but most of them are bound by rocks and not an ideal place to play in waves or swimming, except Sanguturai beach which is a white sandy beach in this region with ideal conditions to swim. One of the iconic monuments in Kanyakumari, the Vivekananda Rock Memorial is located 100 meters from the shore and is one of the major tourist attractions in Kanyakumari. The small rock island can be reached by a ferry and consists of two main structures, the Vivekananda Mandapam and the Shripada Mandapam. Thiruvalluvar Statue, the massive 133 feet tall statue is of the Saint Poet Thiruvalluvar, who was considered to be one of the greatest Tamil poets in India. Thiruvalluvar Statue is one of the biggest in Asia and was unveiled on the 1st of January 2000. The pedestal of the statue is artistically designed and is decorated with 10 elephants that signify the various directions. Padmanabhapuram Palace, the old granite fortress was the residence of the Travancore Rulers and was constructed around 1601 AD. The fort complex contains several important buildings like the King’s council Chamber, Thai Kottaram or the Mother’s palace and the Natakasala or the house of performances etc. The fort also has a small museum that contains various artifacts from the older times and various weapons like swords and daggers, paintings, Chinese jars and a plethora of wooden furniture. Kanyakumari Temple is also referred to as Bhagvaty Amman Temple and is one of the 108 Shakti Peetha in Hindu mythology. The temple is one of the major Hindu temples across India and is mentioned in almost all the ancient Hindu scriptures. This temple is also renowned for the nose ring of Kanya Devi, which is very powerful and the glitter from the ring can seen from long distance. Suchindram is a holy place and a town of temples situated on the bank of river Pazhayar. The temples here are built in the distinctive Dravidian style and are adorned with massive gopurams which are a common characteristic of all the Dravidian temples. The highest gopuram is 134 feet high and the inside of the temples sport various exquisite rock cut pillars and gateways.