MY EXPERIENCE :
Arrived Kanyakumari by train from Chennai
Train Details : Chennai Egmore-Kanyakumari express (Train Nr. 12633) / Depart : 1730
Arrive : 0650 Hrs. Cost - 2nd AC : Rs. 1080/-
Was a comfortable journey and you have an added advantage of arriving early in the morning to scout for hotels and for sightseeing.
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Hired a rickshaw (Rs. 30) from the station to the main town. Checked up three hotels and finally settled on Rajan (singles 880/- Doubles 1350/-), a newly established hotel. Although the views to the coast and Viveknanda Rock are restricted, the rooms are comfortable.
Stepped out around 8:00 am and completed the entire "Sightseeing" circuit by 2:00 pm. Places covered : Wandering Monk museum - Government museum - Kamaraj museum - Gandhi memorial - Sunrise point - View Tower - Triveni Sangam - Ferry ride to Vivekananda Rock.
Went to Sunset point in the evening at 5:00 pm and was there till 6:00 pm. Rickshaws charge
120 for return trip.
TIPS :
1) Most of the hotels do not accommodate single travellers. In Rajan the manager finally agreed after I showed him my licence and a copy of my passport.
2) The period from Nov to Jan end is the annual Sabrimala (in Kerala) pligramage and you will encounter scores of devotees who visit Kanyakumari as well. It was a bit overwhelming and the downside is that all establishments charge exorbitant rates for services and products.
3) Avoid joining the serpentine queue for the ferry service to Vivekananda rock in the morning. Around noon time is perfect as you can walk up directly to the ticket counter.
FUN FACTS AND TRIVIA :
1) It is easy to get around the town on foot, though bike rental is also available. It is relatively a small city and all point of interest are close to each other. Paid parking areas are available near the Shore Temple and the Five Rathas. Note, for visiting both Shore temple and the File Rathas you need to buy entry tickets. These ticket counters gets closed by 5.30PM and both these places gets closed by 6PM. So, you cannot enter unless you buy the ticket before 5.30PM.
PRACTICALITIES :
GO THERE FOR :
1) Witnessing the sunrise and sunset over the ocean from one single point and the thrill of standing at The Land's end of peninsular India.
2) Vivekananda rock and the Wandering Monk musem.
3) Gandhi samarak and Triveni Sangam (Confluence of three water bodies)
4) Having a few holy temples,this is also a pilgrimage site for Hindus.
HOW TO GET THERE :
Train Details : Chennai Egmore-Kanyakumari express (Train Nr. 12633) / Depart : 1730
Arrive : 0650 Hrs. Cost - 2nd AC : Rs. 1080/-
STAY :
Being principally a tourist town and a major pilgrimage centre there are plenty of options.
Hotel Rajan. 2/17-D East Car street. Call - 04652-246042 / 04652-246052
LOCAL GUIDE :
Not required as most of the directions are marked.
GETTING AROUND :
Being a very small town you can cover the whole town on foot. You can also hire a rickshaw for moving about in town.
EATING AND SHOPPING :
Again plenty of options. Most of the places serve mainly vegetarian. Some places offer alcohol (at exorbitant prices) and non-vegetarian food. Try Wave which is attached to Sea View Hotel
Do check the accompanying Photo post for more photos.
Train Details : Chennai Egmore-Kanyakumari express (Train Nr. 12633) / Depart : 1730
Arrive : 0650 Hrs. Cost - 2nd AC : Rs. 1080/-
Was a comfortable journey and you have an added advantage of arriving early in the morning to scout for hotels and for sightseeing.
FOR THE COMPLETE POST CLICK ON LINK :
http://theevolvingbackpacker.com/kanyakumari
ALSO DO VISIT MY NEW WEBSITE : www.theevolvingbackpacker.com
FOR MORE BACKPACKING STORIES!!!
Hired a rickshaw (Rs. 30) from the station to the main town. Checked up three hotels and finally settled on Rajan (singles 880/- Doubles 1350/-), a newly established hotel. Although the views to the coast and Viveknanda Rock are restricted, the rooms are comfortable.
Stepped out around 8:00 am and completed the entire "Sightseeing" circuit by 2:00 pm. Places covered : Wandering Monk museum - Government museum - Kamaraj museum - Gandhi memorial - Sunrise point - View Tower - Triveni Sangam - Ferry ride to Vivekananda Rock.
Went to Sunset point in the evening at 5:00 pm and was there till 6:00 pm. Rickshaws charge
120 for return trip.
TIPS :
2) The period from Nov to Jan end is the annual Sabrimala (in Kerala) pligramage and you will encounter scores of devotees who visit Kanyakumari as well. It was a bit overwhelming and the downside is that all establishments charge exorbitant rates for services and products.
3) Avoid joining the serpentine queue for the ferry service to Vivekananda rock in the morning. Around noon time is perfect as you can walk up directly to the ticket counter.
FUN FACTS AND TRIVIA :
1) It is easy to get around the town on foot, though bike rental is also available. It is relatively a small city and all point of interest are close to each other. Paid parking areas are available near the Shore Temple and the Five Rathas. Note, for visiting both Shore temple and the File Rathas you need to buy entry tickets. These ticket counters gets closed by 5.30PM and both these places gets closed by 6PM. So, you cannot enter unless you buy the ticket before 5.30PM.
PRACTICALITIES :
GO THERE FOR :
1) Witnessing the sunrise and sunset over the ocean from one single point and the thrill of standing at The Land's end of peninsular India.
2) Vivekananda rock and the Wandering Monk musem.
3) Gandhi samarak and Triveni Sangam (Confluence of three water bodies)
4) Having a few holy temples,this is also a pilgrimage site for Hindus.
HOW TO GET THERE :
Train Details : Chennai Egmore-Kanyakumari express (Train Nr. 12633) / Depart : 1730
Arrive : 0650 Hrs. Cost - 2nd AC : Rs. 1080/-
Well connected to other major cities by bus and rail.
Being principally a tourist town and a major pilgrimage centre there are plenty of options.
Hotel Rajan. 2/17-D East Car street. Call - 04652-246042 / 04652-246052
LOCAL GUIDE :
Not required as most of the directions are marked.
GETTING AROUND :
Being a very small town you can cover the whole town on foot. You can also hire a rickshaw for moving about in town.
EATING AND SHOPPING :
Again plenty of options. Most of the places serve mainly vegetarian. Some places offer alcohol (at exorbitant prices) and non-vegetarian food. Try Wave which is attached to Sea View Hotel
Do check the accompanying Photo post for more photos.
NOTE (BACKPACKING TAMIL NADU 15.NOV.11 TO 12.DEC.11):
1)
This post is one in a series of posts which relate to my
Back packing experience in Tamil
Nadu (from 15th Nov - 12th Dec) and any information provided
should be read in that
context. Please refer to subsequent posts for my entire
backpacker experience.
2)
Following is the planned sequence of travel :
Chennai-Mamallapuram-Chennai-Kanyakumari-KMTR (Kalakad
Mundanthurai Tiger reserve)
(Trinulveli)-Madurai-Rameshwaram-Thanjur-Auroville-Pondicherry-Chennai.
3)
The basic budget I have targeted is in the mid range segment
(about Rs. 1500/- per day).
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