Day 3: : Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari
Begin this day with a delectable breakfast and head for a soulful journey to Kanyakumari. On arrival, check-in at the hotel and take some time to relax. Later in the day, head out to visit Kanyakumari Temple where Goddess Parvati is worshipped. Pay homage and move forth to tour Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue. Followed by a boat ride in the surroundings.
After the sightseeing tour, return back to the hotel for overnight stay. Kanyakumari: Spreading its calm aura over the southern tip is the city of Kanyakumari which takes shelter in the district by the same name. The city gets its name from Devi Kanya Kumari who is believed to be the sister of Lord Krishna. Further, this destination is dotted with innumerable attractions like temples, forts, palaces, monuments, etc. to keep travelers fascinated. Kanyakumari Temple – From over 3000 years, Kanyakumari Temple has been blessing devotees as it graces the city of Kanyakumari. It is believed that the back of Goddess Sati fell here while Lord Shiva carried her corpse. Which is why it is one of the 51 Shakti Peetha worshipping the divinity Shakti. Vivekananda Rock Memorial – Built in the year 1970, this memorial stands testimony to all the hard work of Swami Vivekananda to whom it is devoted. It is said that this was the rock where he attained enlightenment. Further, it is also said that Goddess Kanya Kumari performed austerity here. The memorial houses Vivekananda Mandapam, Shripada Mandapam, and Dhyana Mandapa. The interior of the memorial is designed keeping the various temple architectures in mind. Thiruvalluvar Statue – This attraction of Kanyakumari is best explored by a ferry ride to the small island where it stands tall. Thiruvalluvar Statue is a 133 feet tall statue of the great philosopher and poet of Tamil literature, Valluvar. The statue is symbolic and a tribute to the author's work on secular ethics and morality. The 133 feet tall statue signifies the 133 chapters of Tirukkural.