2N . Kanniyakumari
Trip Info
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3 Star Hotel
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Breakfast Only
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Cab
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Bengaluru
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Bengaluru
Overview
Madurai, often hailed as the “Athens of the East” and the “City That Never Sleeps,” is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Located on the banks of the Vaigai River, it serves as the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, boasting a recorded history that spans over 2,500 years.
Historical Significance
Madurai has been a pivotal center of Tamil civilization since the Sangam era. It was the long-standing capital of the Pandyan Dynasty, which ruled southern India for centuries. Over time, the city changed hands between the Chola Empire, the Madurai Sultanate, the Vijayanagar Empire, the Madurai Nayaks, and eventually the British.
Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari, historically known as Cape Comorin, is a coastal town in Tamil Nadu that serves as the southernmost tip of mainland India. It is a unique destination where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean meet at the Triveni Sangam.
The Meeting of Seas: It is world-renowned for being the only place in India where you can watch the sunrise and sunset from the same beach. On full moon nights (specifically Chitra Paurnami), you can witness the sun setting and the moon rising simultaneously on the same horizon.