Kanyakumari is a great place to explore and experience two different cultures in one place, viz., Tamil and Kerala cultures. Bordering with Kerala, and being part of the erstwhile Travancore Kingdom, there’s no doubt that Kanyakumari is God’s Own Place in Tamil Nadu. Here is a quick Kanyakumari travel guide for first timer:
No Kanyakumari travel guide as a first-timer is complete without a visit to the following places.
If you are looking for the best restaurants in Kanyakumari, head straight to The Curry, an elegant multi-cuisine restaurant offering a wide range of Indian and international cuisine. But if you’re looking to sample some local food, head to Hotel Prabhu for some biryani and mutton chukka. Vegetarian lovers can head to hotels like Hotel Arya Bhavan and Hotel Gowri Sankar across the city. But to sample some parotta and beef or chicken, head to some parotta stalls spread across the city. If you are a seafood fan, lead to some of the stalls set up in the main bazaars in Kanyakumari. To buy local sweets and savouries like jackfruit chips, plantain chips, and tapioca chips, head to Ramalakshmi Sweet Stall in Nagercoil City.
The best thing about Kanyakumari is its moderate climate. A weather that’s too hot is almost always followed by rain. Throughout the year, the temperature is mild and pleasant. But the summers can be overwhelming.
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