Watch the sunrise from the southernmost tip of India at Kanyakumari Beach. Take in the stunning views of the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, and Arabian Sea. See the Thiruvalluvar Statue, a 133-ft tall statue of the ancient Tamil poet and saint, and the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a meditation center for visitors.
Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace, a 16th-century wooden palace that was once the residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Travancore. See the intricate wooden carvings and ancient artefacts on display. Next, head to Kumari Amman Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Devi Kanya Kumari. Marvel at the architectural beauty of the temple, built in Dravidian style, and the sparkling diamond nose-ring of the goddess.
Start with a visit to Suchindram Temple, a temple with a unique idol of Trimurti, the combined form of the gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Next, head to Vattakottai Fort, a 200-year-old fort constructed by the British East India Company. Enjoy the stunning view of the beach-fort- sea combination from the fort. Finally, take a dip in the Kanyakumari Sunrise Yoga and Surfing Beach before returning back.
If you have more time, consider visiting other nearby beaches like Sanguthurai Beach and Thengapattinam Beach. Also, don't miss the evening sunset at Kanyakumari Beach and the light and sound show at Vivekananda Rock Memorial. For those with less time, skip Suchindram Temple or Vattakottai Fort to have enough time to explore other places in detail.