Peer Mohammed Durha Kanyakumari

About Peer Mohammed Durha :

There is a durha named ‘Peer Mohamed Oliyullah Durha’ at Thuckalay named after the great philosopher Mohamed Appa, who was born in Tenkasi of Tirunelveli District. After spending sometime in spiritual pursuits in Peermedu of Kerala State he came and stayed at Thuckalay. Being a Tamil poet of great eminence, he wrote many books on philosophy. He had intimate relationship with the Kings of Chera dynasty. It is said that he laid foundation stone for the Padmanabhapuram Granite Fort. The Anniversary of the great philosopher poet is celebrated every year on a grand scale on the full moon day in the month of Rajap. Both the people of Kerala and Tamil Nadu attend the celebrations on large numbers irrespective of their caste, creed and religion.

General Information about Peer Mohammed Durha :

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 Peer Mohammed Durha :

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.