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Vattakotai Fort – Views and the story of De Lannoy

Vattakottai Fort is a historic fort located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India; that offers stunning views of the Arabian Sea and surrounding landscape.

Built by the Travancore Kingdom in the 18th century, this fort blends Dutch and local architectural styles, to bring forth a structure that’s both beautiful as well as formidable.

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Vivekananda Rock Memorial: History, Legend, and Spectacular Views

About 500 meters beyond the southern most tip of Indian mainland Kanyakumari, stands a majestic structure. A memorial standing on one of two rocks dedicated to Swami Vivekananda, surrounded by sea on all sides.