It is located on the confluence of Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. The sight of Sunrise and Sunset at Cape Comorin is something which cannot be forgotten easily. The markets are full of small shops where one can purchase local items. The Tamil Nadu Co-optex sales emporium, Indco products, Tamil Nadu crafts and Pumphuar are some of the shops where one can get to buy handicraft items, textiles and other materials. Toys made of sea shells are quite common at these places.
Decorative items made of wood and bamboo are also good bargains here.
Tamil Nadu Tourist development corporation have got their hotels in Kanyakumari. Tamil Nadu government has its Guest Houses. Apart from the Guest houses, lodges, cottages and dormitories are also available. The Railways provides retiring rooms for short period stays. Being close to the sea and the Equator, the temperature does not vary much.