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Thiruvalluvar Statue

133-foot stone statue of the Tamil poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar standing on an islet next to the Vivekananda Rock, unveiled in 2000. This heritage guide is organized from Kanniyakumari in Kanniyakumari district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Thiruvalluvar Statue.

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Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanniyakumari
Practical guide

Plan Thiruvalluvar Statue

Who's going?Tailor Thiruvalluvar Statue to your trip
Typeheritage
Nearest baseKanniyakumari
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryIncluded with the Vivekananda Rock ferry ticket (indicative — confirm at jetty counter).
Nearest town/baseKanniyakumari
DistrictKanniyakumari
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.

133-foot stone statue of the Tamil poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar standing on an islet next to the Vivekananda Rock, unveiled in 2000. This heritage guide is organized from Kanniyakumari in Kanniyakumari district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Thiruvalluvar Statue.

Thiruvalluvar Statue is planned from Kanniyakumari, one of the travel bases in Kanniyakumari district. Use Kanniyakumari for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.

Visiting

Thiruvalluvar Statue — at a glance

TimingsSame as the ferry service, roughly 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (indicative — confirm on site).
Best timeOctober–March; early morning

Entry: Included with the Vivekananda Rock ferry ticket (indicative — confirm at jetty counter).

Getting here

How to reach Thiruvalluvar Statue

Same jetty in Kanyakumari town as the Vivekananda Rock ferry. Nearest railway: Kanyakumari (CAPE). Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), ~85 km.

Usually combined with the Vivekananda Rock visit on the same ferry trip since both islets sit side by side.

Getting around Thiruvalluvar Statue

We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.

If you need help at Thiruvalluvar Statue
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What to expect

Highlights

Getting there

How to visit

  • Base yourself in Kanniyakumari or nearby in Kanniyakumari, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
  • If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing

Best time

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

Weather in Thiruvalluvar StatueSeasonal guide

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Today at Thiruvalluvar Statue
Sunrise6:12 am
Sunset6:39 pm
Golden hour best light5:39 pm–6:39 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:39 pm–7:04 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingWNW · 287°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 45%

Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.

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Nearby

What’s near Thiruvalluvar Statue

viewpointVivekananda Rock Memorial 170 m · 2 min walk
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templeKanyakumari Bhagavathy Amman Temple 280 m · 4 min walk
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heritageTsunami Memorial Park 340 m · 4 min walk
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viewpointKanyakumari sunrise/sunset point 340 m · 4 min walk
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heritageGandhi Memorial Mandapam 440 m · 6 min walk
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viewpointKanyakumari View Tower 850 m · 11 min walk
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Where Thiruvalluvar Statue is

Good to know

Thiruvalluvar Statue — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Thiruvalluvar Statue?

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

What are the entry fee and timings at Thiruvalluvar Statue?

Entry: Included with the Vivekananda Rock ferry ticket (indicative — confirm at jetty counter).. Timings: Same as the ferry service, roughly 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (indicative — confirm on site).. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.

How do I reach Thiruvalluvar Statue?

Base yourself in Kanniyakumari or nearby in Kanniyakumari, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.

How much time do I need for Thiruvalluvar Statue?

About an hour.

What else is near Thiruvalluvar Statue?

Nearby you can pair Vivekananda Rock Memorial (170 m), Kanyakumari Bhagavathy Amman Temple (280 m), Tsunami Memorial Park (340 m), Kanyakumari sunrise/sunset point (340 m).

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