Tamil Nadu Invites all to the ‘Cape festival’ of Kanyakumari this October

Tamil Nadu has attracted tourists for decades. With a plethora of festivities Tamil Nadu keeps itself busy in almost every month of the year. In October the famous Cape festival in observed in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu which attracts people from every corner of the world to “Cape Comorin”, which is the southernmost tip of the country. The three days long festival s celebrated with much fervour and enthusiasm.

The festival is accompanied by many cultural programs. Cultural performances by artists in the field of music and dance make this festival a memorable occasion.

Tourists get mesmerized as they prepare for a holy dip in the backdrop of the rising sun. The spectacular view is truly breathtaking and should be witnessed in first hand. The Vivekananda memorial standing loftily in the middle of the sea gives a calming effect to the mind and it is this meditative feeling that inspires people to revisit this place again and again and attracts new travelers to this most tranquil environ of the Vivekananda memorial. Kanyakumari is the only spot in India which gives you a view of the sunset and moonrise together on a perfect full moon night.

How to reach Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu for the Cape festival…

By Air:
The nearest airport is Thiruvanathapuram which is 80 km away. It has both the domestic and international terminals. Taxis and buses are available from Thiruvananthapuram to Kanyakumari.

By Rail:
Kanyakumari is well connected by rail services with all the major cities in India. Super fast trains connect Kanyakumari with the northern rail junctions and intercity trains are running from almost all the southern cities.

By Road Kanyakumari has a good road network which connects it to the major cities and towns in South India like Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai, Pondicherry, Thiruvanathapuram and so on. Tourist taxis and auto rickshaws are available for travel in Kanyakumari.