Sunrise At India's Southern Tip

Sunrise At India's Southern Tip

Kanyakumari Sunrise: Best Spots at India's Southern Tip

Watching the sun come up over three seas, then taking the ferry to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial.

Crowds gather on the shore well before dawn in Kanyakumari. As the sky turns orange, the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar Statue appear as dark shapes against the sea.

Plan your morning

  • Check the sunrise time the night before and arrive 30 minutes early.
  • Take the first ferries to the rock memorial to avoid long queues.
  • Return in the evening for sunset from the beach.