Kovakulam
in Kanniyakumari of State of Tamil Nādu, India

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
8.082 and 77.527 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 8° 4' 55" and E 77° 31' 37"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - INR
Spoken languages:
English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, Panjabi, Assamese, Bihari , Kashmiri, Nepali, Sindhi, Sanskrit, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:11 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:00 am and 6:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-0.850 and -91.033 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Santo Tomas
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for India in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to India.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning India. Last Update: 2024-05-21 08:19:37

Delve into Kovakulam

Kovakulam in Kanniyakumari (State of Tamil Nādu) is a city located in India about 1,420 mi (or 2,286 km) south of New Delhi, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kovakulam is now 08:11 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kolkata with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 7 airports closer to Kovakulam, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in India is Trivandrum International Airport in a distance of 50 mi (or 80 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Western Ghats in a distance of 36 mi (or 58 km), North-West. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Katunayaka, Colombo and Trichur. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 84 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 78 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Wednesday, 22nd of May 2024

27°C (80 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 23rd of May 2024

25°C (78 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Very heavy rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 24th of May 2024

28°C (83 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Seaview

Address
1,6 mi
2/17 E East Car Street, Kanyakumari
629702 Kanyakumari
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tri Sea Hotel

Address
1,5 mi
Near Seashore,Kovalam Road, Kanyakumari
629702 Kanyakumari
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Sri Devi

Address
1,5 mi
Main Road,
629702 Kanniyākumāri
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sea Sun Residency

Address
1,0 mi
6/110, Kovalam Road
629702 Kanyakumari
India

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Temple Citi

Address
1,6 mi
West Car Street, Kanyakumari
629702 Kanyakumari
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Gopi Nivas Grand

Address
1,6 mi
East Car Street
Kanyakumari
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vivekananada Rock View Vedanta Wake up - Kanyakumari

Address
1,5 mi
near Vivekananda Rock Memorial
629702 Kanyakumari
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Sangam

Address
1,6 mi
4/101, Opp. Post Office, Main road
629702 Kanyakumari
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SkyArk

Address
1,7 mi
17/60-D4, Vivekanandapuram Junction
629702 Kanyakumari
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Rajam

Address
1,7 mi
2/17-d East car Street Kanayakumari
629702 Kanyakumari
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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THRILLER BOAT RIDE @ KANYAKUMARI - MUST WATCH

Published: November 20, 2014
Length: 34:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sahithya Baskar

We had a thrilling boat ride at Kanyakumari, where huge waves are hitting our boat like anything. If you would like to travel any south indian tourist place go to kanyakumari also don't miss...


Kanyakumari - Kovalam Fishing Village - Breakwaters

Published: August 23, 2013
Length: 02:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Atul Kumar

View from the breakwaters structure in Kovalam fishing village.


Travel to Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari with Mom

Published: June 23, 2018
Length: 04:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sanjeeb Mishra

This was a really satisfying journey. Taking your parents to a place they wanted to visit since long. Very happy.


Kanyakumari Trip Video 04.11.2018

Published: November 08, 2018
Length: 28:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: May 31, 2018
Length: 12:50 min
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Summer trip Kanyakumari - like never before - cinematic video

Published: May 20, 2018
Length: 26:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kathir vel

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KANYAKUMARI TRIP Part 1 - A beautiful memory.

Published: March 30, 2018
Length: 21:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Srikanth S

One of my best and memorable trip late in 2017 (November). Best climate and I enjoyed visiting each of the locations. Hotel stay is also very much comfortable ...


Kanyakumari Great Moments

Published: June 07, 2018
Length: 24:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Yuva

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VIVEKANANDA ROCK | WAY TO VIVEKANANDA ROCK AND RETURNING | FULL JOURNEY

Published: March 16, 2018
Length: 50:00 min
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Heaven is a place on earth with you

Published: November 24, 2018
Length: 37:16 min
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari  pronunciation,formerly known as Cape Comorin, is a town in Kanyakumari District in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. Kanyakumari lies at the southernmost tip of mainland India (the southernmost tip of India as a whole being Indira Gandhi Point in Andaman and Nicobar Islands). The closest major cities are Nagercoil, the administrative headquarters of Kanyakumari District, (22 km) and Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala (88 km). The town is a popular tourist destination.

Located at 8.08, 77.57 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kanyakumari, Cities and towns in Kanyakumari district, Tourism in Tamil Nadu, Tourism in India

Thamaraikulam Pathi

Thamaraikulam Pathi, is one among the Pancha pathi, the five holy places of Ayyavazhi. The Ari Gopalan Citar, who wrote the Akilam was born here. There is a belief that Ari Gopalan Citar himself established the present constructions of the Pathi. This was considered as a Pathi because the Akilam was written down here, which was one among the incarnational activities of Vaikundar.

Located at 8.10208, 77.4981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Holy cities, Panchappathi

Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a sacred monument and popular tourist attraction in Vavathurai, Kanyakumari, India. The memorial stands on one of two rocks located about 500 meters off mainland of Vavathurai, India's southernmost tip. It was built in 1970 by the Vivekananda Rock Memorial Committee in honour of the visit of the great spiritual teacher Swami Vivekananda to Shripada Parai during the month of December 1892 for deep meditation and enlightenment.

Located at 8.07, 77.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monuments and memorials in Tamil Nadu, Kanyakumari, Ramakrishna Mission

Thenthamaraikulam

Thenthamaraikulam is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Located at 8.115, 77.4919 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities and towns in Kanyakumari district

Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari

The Thiruvalluvar Statue is a 133 feet (40.6 m) tall stone sculpture of the Tamil poet and saint Tiruvalluvar, author of the Thirukkural. It was opened on January 1, 2000 (Millennium) and is located atop a small island near the town of Kanyakumari, where two seas and an ocean meet; the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean . The statue has a height of 95 feet (29 m) and stands upon a 38 foot (11.5 m) pedestal that represents the 38 chapters of "virtue" in the Thirukkural.

Located at 8.0777, 77.5539 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kanyakumari, Colossal statues in India, 2000 sculptures, Buildings and structures in Tamil Nadu, Monuments and memorials in Tamil Nadu, Visitor attractions in Tamil Nadu, Buildings and structures completed in 2000

Ramapuram, Tamil Nadu

Ramapuram is a census village in Kanyakumari District in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. Its original name (with diacritics) is Rāmāpuram. Ramapuram is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8.08403|N|77.54187|E||||| | |name= }}. It has an average elevation of 5 metres. Ramapuram Taluk comes under the Agasteeswaram taluk of Kanyakumari District. The Postal Code for Ramapuram is 629303.

Located at 8.08403, 77.5419 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Kanyakumari district

Agasteeswaram taluk

Agasteeswaram taluk is a taluk of Kanyakumari district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The headquarters of the taluk is the town of Agastheeswaram

Located at 8.10063, 77.5209 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Taluks of Kanyakumari district

Our Lady of Ransom Church, Kanyakumari

Our Lady of Ransom Church is a Catholic church located in Kanyakumari, India. From the shore where the fishing boats are moored you can see the three towering spires of this off-white Gothic structure with a distinct Portuguese feel. The Church of Our Lady of Ransom is a more than 100-year-old building dedicated to Mother Mary. But what catches your eye first-up is the 153-foot-high (46 meters) central tower crowned with a Cross of pure gold.

Located at 8.08556, 77.5524 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Articles created via the Article Wizard, Catholic churches, Gothic Revival architecture in India, Religious buildings completed in 1914, 20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Churches in Kanyakumari District

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