Cheap Kanyakumari Tour Packages, Best Travel Agent in Kanyakumari, Local Travel Agent in Kanyakumari, Travel Hed The land of the 'Triveni Sanagamam', Kanyakumari is one of the hottest and most varied tourist destinations in the country. The rocky beaches, the scintillating atmosphere, the longest beaches and the fringed palms make this place a haven for tourists from all over the world. But as they say, 'some are born to sweet delight', the land of the heavenly confluence of the Arabian sea, the Bay Of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, has much more to offer than just the breath-taking views and awe inspiring scenes. Kanyakumari, or Cape Comorin as it was known during British rule, is rich in legacy and boasts of a history unknown to most parts of our country. Being a major port and activity hub since the time of kings and princes', Kanyakumari did not lose its charm once, even when the British invaded the country. They too realized the importance of this coastline, maintained the ports and appreciated the beauty of this land. Coupled with the fact that all three major water bodies that were sources of transportation and cargo meet here, Kanyakumari never lost its importance as a major coastline. All these facts put together, it is too obvious to state that the land has seen much, and its history is as interesting as its beaches are beautiful. Despite the development and humdrum, the legacy and customs have stood the test of time and lived on to be appreciated and celebrated by Indian citizens and foreign travellers alike. The government has taken care that museums and memoirs don't let the rich past fade away. Several private museums too display and boast about the bygone days and proud heritage of Kanyakumari, much to the pleasure of tourists who flock here. Some of the best known museums in Kanyakumari Established with the aim to preserve cultural, artistic, natural and scientific objects for the benefit of the public, this museum is well-kept and maintained by the government and functions under the Department Of Museums, Chennai. It is a guard of the cultural and natural heritage and a tourist magnet owing to its entertainment and educational activities such as talks, lectures, competitions and exhibitions that are carried out all round the year for the benefit of the general public and the tourists. The Government Museum, Kanyakumari is located on the beach road and has a varied and rich collection of sculpted artefacts and crafts from temples of Southern India. It also has large collections of sundry objects such as old coins, whalebones, tribal objects, bronze sculptures and woodcarvings. It also puts to display a variety of specimens relating to art, archaeology, anthropology, numismatics and philately. Definitely a must visit for people who do not want to miss a chance of admiring the beauty of the past when they can.
