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Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari is a beautiful coastal town in the southernmost part of India. The scenic beauty of this place attracts tourists from all over the world. Kanyakumari is a popular tourist destination and there are many hotels to choose from for accommodation.

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu is a beautiful place. It is known as the ‘southernmost tip of India’, and it is also called Cape Comorin. Kanyakumari has a very special significance for Hindus and Buddhists. Many people visit this place every year to pay their respects and spend some time there.

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Kanyakumari is a few hours away from Chennai which has an international airport. The best way to arrive in Kanyakumari is by bus or train. There are many local buses that run between Kanyakumari and other cities in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and Karnataka. There are also overnight trains that pass through here on their way to Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra.

The place has been called as "the meeting point of three seas", namely the Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea

This serene place offers you with mesmerizing views and landscapes.

Kanyakumari has a lot of temples all around it, but what makes this place more beautiful are its backwaters. These backwaters are also referred to as 'Peechi Thiruvizha' or 'boiled rice waves'. They are said to be formed by Lord Vishnu, when he rose from his slumber on kumara mountain after sleeping for 1000 years.

The most popular legend goes that Devi Kanya, an avatar of Goddess Parvati, was stood up by Lord Shiva on her wedding day when he went to visit his parents in the village.

Devi Kanya was a well-respected goddess in Tamil Nadu and she is worshipped for her spiritual knowledge and learning. She is also seen as a symbol of protection for women.

The story says that she had to be married off because it was the only way she could get out of her father’s house. Her father wanted to do something noble before he died, so he agreed to marry off his daughter without consulting with her first. When she found out about this marriage plan, she fled from home and went into the forest to meditate on how to escape this unwanted marriage.

The beaches, temples and churches makes for some amazing places to take landscape pictures of, and the fact that other places like Trivandrum, Madurai etc are nearby as well, makes it for an easily accessible place for a weekend away

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Goa

Goa is a stunning state of India that has a lot to offer to its residents and visitors. It’s a tourist destination with a lot of beautiful beaches and resorts. It also has a rich history of Portuguese culture, which was once the primary colonizer in this area.

In this article, we will talk about some things you need to know about Goa, if you plan on visiting it this summer.

Goa is a stunning state of India that has a lot to offer to its residents and visitors. It’s a tourist destination with a lot of beautiful beaches and resorts. It also has a rich history of Portuguese culture, which was once the primary colonizer in this area.

In this article, we will talk about some things you need to know about Goa, if you plan on visiting it this summer.

The state of Goa in India has a long and complex history that dates back to the 1500s. It was under Portuguese rule for 400 years, followed by the rule of the Maratha Empire and then finally an independent state. This history has helped shape Goa into one of India’s most popular tourist destinations. People come from all over the world to visit this coastal paradise for its beaches, beautiful scenery and rich culture.

Some of the most popular attractions in Goa are: Anjuna Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Vagator Beach and Calangute Beach.

The tourism industry is one of the major contributors to the economy of this state. There are many hotels and resorts in Goa that offer accommodation and various services such as food and drinks, activities and entertainment, and many more. Tourists visit Goa to enjoy the beaches, which are not only sandy but also clean and serene. One of its most popular attractions is its coastline with 1,600 kilometers (990 miles) long stretches of beautiful sandy beaches.

Being on the western coast and with a historical past, Goa is a heaven for photographers. Fom the Old Goa to the forts, beaches and architectures, what makes Goa truly unique is a vibe that keeps you wanting to come back, year after year!

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