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Major Attractions of Kanyakumari Beach

At the southern most tip of India, where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet, lies Kanyakumari (also spelt as Kanniyakumari), an important pilgrim center. Kanyakumari is also famous for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets, especially on full moon days.

A Sight For Sore Eyes

The sea is fairly rough, so it is entertaining to watch it beat itself against the rocks and then subside, before it gathers itself up for another attack.

With long stretches of sands of many hues, the beach offers a welcome change. A variety of shells are on sale on the Kanyakumari beach.

The seashore is rocky and dangerous, and there is a manmade wall running along it. People are warned to stay off the rocks, and when if someone ventures out of bounds, he or she is quickly and severely reprimanded by a watchful policeman. There is a lighthouse from where one can get a panoramic view.

Kanyakumari tour - Major Attractions of Kanyakumari Beach

The Sangam
Sangam is the meeting point of the three major bodies of water, the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. It is a bathing ghat, with steps leading into the water and a sort of lagoon formed between land by a series of rocks. People bathe and jump around, getting lightly battered by the remains of waves, which are washing over the rocks.

Vivekananda's Rock Kanyakumari Tourism

Kanyakumari is famous for Vivekananda's rock, a huge stone rising out of the sea, on which Swami Vivekananda is said to have meditated.

It now houses the statue of Vivekananda and is a memorial to him. Not surprisingly, Kanyakumari is a popular destination for Vivekananda's followers, so there are many Bengalis here, and some Bengali hotels and restaurants are available too.

Places to stay in Kanyakumari
Accommodation is available at the hotels in Kanyakumari with options varying from reasonable economic class to luxurious ones.

Gujarat has the longest coastline stretching around 1666 km, the longest among all Indian states. Dotted by beaches, picturesque rocky coastal lands, beach palaces and shore temples, the Gujarat beaches are some of the best beach holidaying destinations in India. The coasts of Gujarat ensures a holiday that blends relaxing on sea sides with sightseeing and other beach activities.

The existence of royal palaces like the Porbandar, Junagadh, Bhavnagar and Kutch district along the coastline makes Gujarat a unique beach destination for the beach lovers as well as other leisure tourists.

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