What to expect
Tsunami Memorial Park
Seafront monument in Kanyakumari town commemorating the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which struck this coastline hard. 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 Tsunami Memorial Park.
Practical guide
Plan Tsunami Memorial Park
Typeheritage
Nearest baseKanniyakumari
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree (indicative — confirm on site).
Nearest town/baseKanniyakumari
DistrictKanniyakumari
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
Seafront monument in Kanyakumari town commemorating the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which struck this coastline hard. 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 Tsunami Memorial Park.
Tsunami Memorial Park 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
Tsunami Memorial Park — at a glance
TimingsOpen daylight hours, roughly 7:00 AM–7:00 PM (indicative — confirm on site).
Best timeOctober–March
Entry: Free (indicative — confirm on site).
Getting here
How to reach Tsunami Memorial Park
On the seafront in Kanyakumari town, near Gandhi Mandapam. Nearest railway: Kanyakumari (CAPE), ~1 km. Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), ~85 km.
A quiet, reflective stop easily combined with the nearby Gandhi Mandapam and temple on a seafront walk.
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.
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Tsunami Memorial Park — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Tsunami Memorial Park?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Tsunami Memorial Park?
Entry: Free (indicative — confirm on site).. Timings: Open daylight hours, roughly 7:00 AM–7:00 PM (indicative — confirm on site).. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Tsunami Memorial Park?
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 Tsunami Memorial Park?
About an hour.
What else is near Tsunami Memorial Park?
Nearby you can pair Kanyakumari Bhagavathy Amman Temple (60 m), Gandhi Memorial Mandapam (110 m), Kanyakumari sunrise/sunset point (220 m), Thiruvalluvar Statue (340 m).
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