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Padmanabhapuram Palace

Padmanabhapuram Palace, Nagercoil

 bungi333 Says:  Palace of the Travancore kings, it was built in the 17th century and modified through the 18th century. One can walk through the place starting at the courtyard and finishing near the small temple within the palace. One gets a fair idea of the architecture styles of Kerala.... 

Visit Kanyakumari

Visit Kanyakumari, Nagercoil

 bungi333 Says:  Nagercoil, a town in Kanyakumari District, is about 20 km from Kanyakumari town. Kanyakumari lies in the southern most tip of India and has a beach which opens up into ocean on three sides. You can read more about Kanyakumari and things to do there in my Kanyakumari page.... 

St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Tiruvithancode

St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Tiruvithancode, Nagercoil

 bungi333 Says:  An ancient church that is believed to be established by St. Thomas, is a small but an interesting place, for it has incorporated in its design elements from South Indian temple architecture. The newer additions to the old existing structure has elements of Kerala decor and... 

Muppandal Wind Farm

Muppandal Wind Farm, Nagercoil

 bungi333 Says:  Muppandal Wind Farm is the largest of its kind in Asia. There are thousands of electricity-producing windmills and is quite a sight to behold. If you are travelling by train you will be able to see it even before you enter Nagercoil. 

Vattakottai

Vattakottai, Nagercoil

 bungi333 Says:  Situated near Kanyakumari, this fort provides amazing views of the sea, of Kanyakumari and the windmill farm. A defense fort constructed in the 18th century, it has been recently restored. It is a good spot to visit for an hour or so. There is no entry fee. Although, the guy... 

The clock tower

The clock tower, Nagercoil

 Rupanworld Says:  The Clock Tower in Nagercoil is situated in the heart of the town. It is more than a hundred years old. The clock in the tower, was presented to the Maharajah of Travancore by the European missionary, Rev. Duthie during his visit to Nagercoil in the later part of the 19th... 

The Nagaraja temple

The Nagaraja temple, Nagercoil

 Rupanworld Says:  The Nagaraja temple from which Nagercoil derives its name, is a famous old Jain temple. It is a temple of the serpent king (Naga raja). Although, originally a Jain temple, it is now an important temple for the local Hindus and is also a tourist attraction. It attracts... 

Restaurants  

Hotel Mano: Don't Miss The Fresh Seafood!

Hotel Mano: Don't Miss The Fresh Seafood!, Nagercoil

 Srufusjosh Says:  enjoying each and every spoon of delicious food. prawns, lobster, crab, tapioca fish curry, ceylon chicken etc.... 

Transportation  

Getting around in buses

Getting around in buses, Nagercoil

 bungi333 Says:  There are auto rickshaws, but i found it difficult to bargain with them. Hence, i preferred taking the bus around. The easiest way would be to head to Vadachery or Nagercoil bus stands. There are a number of buses going from there to different places. You could ask any local... 

Fly to Trivandrum

Fly to Trivandrum, Nagercoil

 bungi333 Says:  If you prefer to get around by flying, Trivandrum is the closest airport to get there. 

Train to Nagercoil Junction

Train to Nagercoil Junction, Nagercoil

 bungi333 Says:  There are a number of trains running to Nagercoil Junction from various parts of the country. Most trains coming here would come through Madurai Junction. This would be the easiest way to get there.Alternately, one can take trains to Trivandrum. Trivandrum is a couple of... 

By car from Kanyakumari towards Padmanabhapuram

By car from Kanyakumari towards Padmanabhapuram, Nagercoil

 Rupanworld Says:  During our visit to Kanyakumari, we hired a car for the day and while paying a visit to Padmanabhapuram, we crossed the town of Nagercoil which lies at a distance of only 19 kilometers from Kanyakumari. It will hardly be an hours journey from Kanyakumari. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Maramalai

Maramalai, Nagercoil

 bungi333 Says:  Maramalai is a hill very close to Nagercoil. A lot of forest, wildlife, and even private estates. The roads are narrow, and rough. One needs to be a good driver with a 4x drive to get there and back. It makes for a wonderful nature trip. If you are in luck you will spot... 

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Gentle, Green Nagercoil

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 Nagercoil, a town in the southern most district of Tamil Nadu and close to the border of Kerala, is a gentle and friendly place, and beautiful too. If you are from Tamil Nadu you initially think you... 

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The place of Nagaraja Temple

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 Nagercoil is a small town very near to Kanyakumari. Until 1956, it was a part of Kerala, but now it is in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for Nagaraja Temple and it derieves its name from this... 

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Nagercoil, the temple of snakes

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 Nagercoil is the capital of Kanyakumari. Until 1956, it was a part of Kerala, but now it is in Tamil Nadu. Nagercoil is famous for Nagaraja Temple and the name derived from this Temple. It is situated... 

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Nagercoil

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 You'll be forgiven if you've never heard of Nagercoil. There's really no reason for tourists to go there, and even a lot of Indians I've met have never heard of it. Located about two hours southeast... 

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Nagercoil - Snake Temple - a City in south India

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 Nagercoil is the capital city of Kanyakumari District situated at the southern most part of India. People here speak the dravidian language called Tamil. 

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