Maruthuva Malai Kanyakumari

About Maruthuva Malai :

The Maruthuva Malai also known as the Marunthu Vazhum Malai – the abode of medicinal herbs, forms from part of the western ghats. According to tradition, the Maruthuva Malai is a fragment of the Sanjeevi Mountain, a piece of which fell down here, and it was carried by Hanuman from Mahendragiri to Srilanka for healing the fatal wounds of Lakshmana, the brother of Rama, the epic hero. It stretches for more than a km, reaching a height of 800 feet at the highest point. It is about 11km. from Nagercoil.

General Information about Maruthuva Malai :

Location: Kanyakumari

State: Tamil Nadu

Capital: Chennai

Language: Tamil, Hindi, English

Temperature: Max 40˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 29˚C, Min 20˚C (winter)

Best Season: November to March

How to Reach Maruthuva Malai :

By Air:

The nearest airport is Thiruvanathapuram which is 80 km away. It has both the domestic and international terminals. From Thiruvanathapuram, you can take a taxi or a bus to Kanyakumari.

By Train:

Kanyakumari is well connected by rail services with all the major cities in India. Super fast trains connect Kanyakumari with the northern rail junctions and intercity trains are running from almost all the southern cities.

By Road:

Kanyakumari has a good road network which connects it to the major cities and towns in South India like Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai, Pondicherry, Thiruvanathapuram and so on. Tourist taxis and auto rickshaws are available for travel in Kanyakumari.

Local Transport:

For local transportation there are tourist vehicles and intercity trains, running from almost all the southern cities.