Kanyakumari is enriched with spectacular natural resources along with different, sacred temples, colossal memorials, and majestic forts. Over the years, it became a favorite spot for \u00a0holiday and pilgrimage destination for the visitors for its sacred temples, majestic mountains, pristine rivers\u00a0 with paddy fields,\u00a0 serene beaches, , and colorful coastlines .Kanyakumari witnesses the picturesque palaces and forts. Some most popular places are as follows:<\/p>\n
Vattakottai (Circular Fort<\/strong>): Vattakottai fort \u00a0was constructed in 8th Century under the administration of Captaincy of \u00a0Eustachius De Lannoy, to protect \u00a0the Travancore kingdom. The rectangular fort is made up granite stones, \u00a0that spread s over an area of 3 1\/2 acres.<\/p>\n Vattakottai Fort is located in the taluk of Agasteeswaram \u00a0tha is situated approximately \u00a07 km away from Kanyakumari.<\/p>\n Udayagiri Fort: Udayagiri fort have created a historical milestone in the integral part of the defense of Tranvancore King.\u00a0 During that time it was a foundry for manufacturing guns, mortars and cannon balls. Initially, it was constructed in the year of 1660 and then re-constructed in 1741 by Travancore King Marthanda Varma.<\/p>\n