Paraka
in State of Tamil Nādu, India

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
8.135 and 77.454 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 8° 8' 7" and E 77° 27' 15"
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: 10:05 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:01 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: 2024-05-20 08:01:38

Explore Paraka

Paraka in State of Tamil Nādu is a city in India about 1,416 mi (or 2,280 km) south of New Delhi, the country's capital.

Local time in Paraka is now 10:05 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kolkata with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 6 airports in the vicinity of Paraka, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in India is Trivandrum International Airport in a distance of 44 mi (or 70 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 31 mi (or 49 km), North-West. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, 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 Sahana Castle

Address
4,2 mi
Opp Omni Bus Stand Distillery Road Vadasery Nagercoil
629001 Kanyakumari
India

Time Information

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


Hotel Reech

Address
3,6 mi
57 Court Road
629001 Nagercoil
India

Time Information

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


Hotel Parvathi Residency

Address
3,6 mi
400 P.W.D. Road, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil,
629001 Nagercoil
India

Time Information

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


SPARSA KANYAKUMARI

Address
6,6 mi
6/112 B, BEACH ROAD, NEAR SUNSET POINT
629702 KANYAKUMARI
India

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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nagercoil temple 00544

Published: August 17, 2014
Length: 29:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kumar keshavan

vadiveeswaram temple festival kumbaabhisekham.


Laptops in nagercoil - www.emyesonline.com

Published: June 29, 2012
Length: 00:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Namasiva Siva

EMYES started in 1997 and the Company has an Exclusive Show Room at a Prominent Place of Nagercoil at Kanyakumari District in Tamil Nadu.


EMD 710 Engine Sound: GOC WDP-4B with 20-coach Anantapuri Express

Published: May 01, 2012
Length: 00:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Karthik Abbilash

Date:29th April 2012 Time:05:32 PM Location:Parvathipuram, Near Nagercoil Town(NJT),TamilNadu,India Camera:Sony DSC-HX1 The GT46ACe w/4500HP GOC WDP4B 40063 with its pleasant EMD ...


GOC WDP-4B spotted for the First time with Ananthapuri Express

Published: April 28, 2012
Length: 46:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Karthik Abbilash

Date:28th April 2012 Time:05:39 PM Location:Parvathipuram, Near Nagercoil Town(NJT),TamilNadu,India Camera:Sony DSC-HX1 Locomotive:GOC WDP-4B 40077 Train:16724 Trivandrum Central ...


Ansys - Arcs.flv

Published: August 03, 2012
Length: 42:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ucentp Nagercoil

Ansys Tutorial for more http://ucentp.in/training/ansys.html.


Shajahans Diwali Wishes & Collections 2014

Published: October 10, 2014
Length: 28:09 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Shajahans Nagercoil

Shajahans Diwali Wishes & Collections 2014.


Ansys - splines.flv

Published: August 03, 2012
Length: 43:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ucentp Nagercoil

Ansys Tutorial video for more http://ucentp.in/training/ansys.html.


Shalisha

Published: September 28, 2012
Length: 45:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Venkadesh D

Shalisha Played in Apta Market Park at Nagercoil.


jaqh

Published: November 13, 2008
Length: 14:00 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: shafichl

introducing about real way of human.


Farewell.. 12E, SLB..

Published: June 16, 2013
Length: 42:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nishath436

Farewell @ SLB Govt Higher Secondary School. 12E,Computer Science.. 2004-2005 batch...


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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.

Swamithope

Swamithope (alternate spelling Swamithoppe) is the name of a town that lies southeast of the City of Nagercoil, the capital of the District of Kanyakumari in the State of Tamil Nadu, at the extreme southern tip of India. In the past, Swamithope was a was known by the name Poovandanthoppe which was part of the village, Sasthankutty Vilai Swamithope lies about half-way between the cities of Nagercoil and Kanniyakumari on the Nagercoil-Kanniyakumari road.

Located at 8.12, 77.49 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ayyavazhi, Kanyakumari, Cities and towns in Kanyakumari district, Tourism in Tamil Nadu, Kanniyakumari district geography stubs, Hindu pilgrimage sites

Thengampudur

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

Located at 8.12361, 77.44 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities and towns in Kanyakumari district

Muthiri kinaru

Muthiri kinaru Muthiri (affixing the seal) + Kinaru (well) means "The sealed well". It is the sacred well located in the north-western corner of Swamithoppe village. This is the famous theertha of the temple. It was located half a kilometer west from the main Pathi. Historically, this well plays a major role in joining the people in this part of the country, breaking the caste based discrimination preveals among them.

Located at 8.11805, 77.4898 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Panchappathi, Swamithope pathi, Ayyavazhi rituals

Thanumalayan Temple

The Thanumalayan temple is an important Hindu temple located in Suchindram in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, India.

Located at 8.1548, 77.4651 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hindu temples in Kanyakumari district

Suchindram Theroor Birds Sanctuary

The Suchindram Theroor Birds Sanctuary is a proposed protected area comprising the Suchindram Kulam wetlands at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8|7|30|N|77|27|30|E| | |name= }}, and the Theroor Kulam wetlands at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8|10|45|N|77|27|45|E|region:IN | |name= }}, both near Suchindram town in Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu state, South India. It is located between Nagercoil and Kanyakumari on the National Highway No. 47.

Located at 8.125, 77.4583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wildlife sanctuaries of Tamil Nadu, Birds of Asia, Birds of India, Migratory birds (Eastern hemisphere), Bird sanctuaries of Tamil Nadu

Swamithope Pathi

Swamithoppe Pathi, Swamithoppu-pathi, Manavai-pathi, Thamarai-pathi or Thalaimaippathi [Thalaimai (chief) + pathi] is the primary pathi of the Ayyavazhi, the head of all Worship centers of Ayyavazhi, and the place where Ayya Vaikundar is said to have performed the Tavam. Religiously Swamithope is considered primary among the Pancha pathi and is the important place where most of the incarnational activities of Vaikundar took place.

Located at 8.11705, 77.4913 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Holy cities, Panchappathi, Ayya Vaikundar, Hindu temples in Kanyakumari district, Worship centers of Ayyavazhi

Parakkai Lake

Parakkai Lake is a lake in Kanniyakumari district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located near the southern tip of India, just to the north of Parakkai village and west of the town of Suchindram.

Located at 8.14778, 77.4569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Tamil Nadu, Kanyakumari district

Nagercoil Junction railway station

Nagercoil Junction Railway Station is the most important railway station of Kanyakumari district in the Tamil Nadu state of India. The station has four platforms and falls on the Kanyakumari—Trivandrum line in the Trivandrum division of the Southern Railway zone. Nagercoil is a major railway junction, connecting the eastern and western rail-lines.

Located at 8.174, 77.444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kanyakumari district, Thiruvananthapuram railway division, Railway stations opened in 1979

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Paraka.