Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India

Places to visit near Suchindram

Suchindram is a town in Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India, home to about 12,316 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 19 temples, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 beaches & coast and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Suchindram Shree Thanumalayan Swamy Temple (1 km), St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral (5 km) and Marunthuvazh Malai (6 km).

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Suchindram, Tamil Nadu
Suchindram, Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Suchindram at a glance

Location
Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India
Population
about 12,316
Coordinates
8.1544° N, 77.4670° E
Places within 50 km
82 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Kanyakumari, 13 km
Railway station
Nagercoil Jn (NCJ), 4 km
Airport
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), 88 km

Top places to visit near Suchindram

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Temples near Suchindram

73 temples within 100 km of Suchindram. The closest is Suchindram Shree Thanumalayan Swamy Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Suchindram

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Suchindram. The closest is Putheri Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Suchindram

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Suchindram. The closest is Chothavilai Beach (9 km); the best-known is Kanyakumari Beach (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Suchindram

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Suchindram. The closest is View Point Bird Sanctuary (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Suchindram

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Suchindram. The closest is Perunchilambu Stream Check Dam Falls (24 km); the best-known is Thirparappu Waterfalls (44 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Suchindram

20 museums within 100 km of Suchindram. The closest is Swami Vivekananda Pictorial Exhibition (14 km); the best-known is Padmanabhapuram Palace (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Suchindram

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Suchindram
  2. 1 km Suchindram Shree Thanumalayan Swamy Temple · temple, Kanniyakumari
  3. 15 km Sunset View Point · viewpoint, Kanniyakumari
  4. 2 km Kanyakumari Beach · beach, Kanniyakumari
  5. 6 km Vattakottai Fort · fort, Kanniyakumari
  6. 8 km Marunthuvazh Malai · viewpoint, Kanniyakumari
  7. 6 km Back to Suchindram

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How to reach Suchindram

  • By train: Nagercoil Jn (NCJ) — about 4 km from the centre
  • By air: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), Thiruvananthapuram — about 88 km by road
  • By air: Tuticorin Airport (TCR), Vagaikulam — about 110 km by road
  • By road from Kanyakumari: about 13 km · directions
  • By road from Tirunelveli: about 87 km · directions
  • By road from Thiruvananthapuram: about 89 km · directions

All places near Suchindram by distance

Within 15 km of Suchindram

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Suchindram by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1973Suchindram Shree Thanumalayan Swamy Temple (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs928Putheri Lake (9 km)
Beaches & coast1626Chothavilai Beach (9 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens623View Point Bird Sanctuary (2 km)
Waterfalls721Perunchilambu Stream Check Dam Falls (24 km)
Museums320Swami Vivekananda Pictorial Exhibition (14 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints418Marunthuvazh Malai (6 km)
Churches514St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral (5 km)
Forts & heritage612Vattakottai Fort (14 km)
Other attractions58Clock Tower (6 km)
Caves04Azhimala Cave Temple and Meditation Area (69 km)
Jain sites22Shri Mahaveerswami Jain Mandir Dadawadi, Kanyakumari (14 km)
Parks02Kalakad Thalayanai (52 km)
Mosques & dargahs02Beemapally Masjid (84 km)
Treks01Koonichimala Trekking Starting Point (55 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Eral Thamirabarani River (100 km)

Suchindram: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Suchindram?

Suchindram Shree Thanumalayan Swamy Temple (temple, about 1 km), Marunthuvazh Malai (viewpoint, about 6 km), Vattakottai Fort (fort, about 14 km), View Tower (attraction, about 15 km), Kanyakumari Beach (beach, about 15 km), Sunset View Point (viewpoint, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Suchindram?

82 places on Spotwander: 19 temples, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 beaches & coast, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest temple to Suchindram?

Suchindram Shree Thanumalayan Swamy Temple, about 1 km by road; Swamithope Pathi (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Suchindram?

Putheri Lake, about 9 km by road; Mambazhathurayar Reservoir (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Suchindram?

Chothavilai Beach, about 9 km by road; Sanguthurai Beach (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Suchindram?

Start in Suchindram, visit Suchindram Shree Thanumalayan Swamy Temple, then Sunset View Point, then Kanyakumari Beach, then Vattakottai Fort, then Marunthuvazh Malai, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Suchindram?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Suchindram?

By train: Nagercoil Jn (NCJ), about 4 km away. By air: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 88 km by road. By road: 13 km from Kanyakumari.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Suchindram’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Suchindram on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.