About Kanyakumari Beach:- Kanyakumari Beach is a beach destination as well as religious spot located towards the southern-most tip of peninsular India. The sun set and sun rise at Kanyakumari Beach, especially during Chaitrapurnima (full moon days in April), are highly popular among visitors. During Chaitrapurnima, visitors can watch both sunset and moon rise simultaneously at Kanyakumari Beach.
Kanyakumari Beach has rocky shores and the sea is rough due to the confluence of the three waters – Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean. The sand of Kanyakumari Beach is famous for its softness and various hues.
There is a light house at Kanyakumari Beach from where panoramic views of the sea are available.
6-Government Museum
The Government Museum is located on Beach Road, near the Tourist Office. The Government Museum of Kanyakumari was established in the year 1991 as a multipurpose museum.
There is a vast collection of exhibits in the museum which are related to anthropology, archaeology, numismatics, philately, botany, zoology and geology. Sculptured artefacts and crafts from the South Indian temples are also displayed here.
The sculptures of Srinivasa, Manickavasagar, Tirumangai Alwar, Rama, etc. are some of the notable exhibits. Old coins, tribal objects, wood carvings, musical items, zoological and botanical specimens, bronzes, etc. are also on display here. The Travancore Gallery is also popular since it contains memorabilia of the history of Travancore.
Timing: 9.30 am - 5.00 pm (Saturday & Second Saturday Holiday)
Admission Fees: INR 10 (Adult)
INR 5 (Children)
INR 100 (Foreigners)
Kanyakumari Beach has rocky shores and the sea is rough due to the confluence of the three waters – Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean. The sand of Kanyakumari Beach is famous for its softness and various hues.
There is a light house at Kanyakumari Beach from where panoramic views of the sea are available.
6-Government Museum
The Government Museum is located on Beach Road, near the Tourist Office. The Government Museum of Kanyakumari was established in the year 1991 as a multipurpose museum.
There is a vast collection of exhibits in the museum which are related to anthropology, archaeology, numismatics, philately, botany, zoology and geology. Sculptured artefacts and crafts from the South Indian temples are also displayed here.
The sculptures of Srinivasa, Manickavasagar, Tirumangai Alwar, Rama, etc. are some of the notable exhibits. Old coins, tribal objects, wood carvings, musical items, zoological and botanical specimens, bronzes, etc. are also on display here. The Travancore Gallery is also popular since it contains memorabilia of the history of Travancore.
Timing: 9.30 am - 5.00 pm (Saturday & Second Saturday Holiday)
Admission Fees: INR 10 (Adult)
INR 5 (Children)
INR 100 (Foreigners)