Mondaikadu Bhagavathy Amman Temple Mondaikadu is situated on the coast, northeast of Colachel port. It is connected with Nagercoil and Trivandrum by a motorable road. It is 22 kms from Nagercoil, and 41 kms from Kanniyakumari. This place is famous for its temple dedicated to Bhagavathy Amman that dates back to the 7th century B.C. The Amman is in the form of an anthill that is about 12 feet high and with five peaks and believed to be growing gradually. The annual festival called Mondaikadu Kodai is celebrated in March for 10 days and is the main attraction of this place. The Department of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu organises Photographic Exhibition during the festival.
The temple, though small attracts a large number of people from all over the district, besides a regular flow of pilgrim from Kollam in the Kerala State, about 160 kms from Mondaikadu during the annual festival celebrated for 10 days.
Thekkuruchi Beach (29 kms) Thekkuruchi, a tiny village with lovely, calm seashore lies near the west coast road.
Muttom Beach It is 16 kms from Nagercoil and 32 kms from Kanniyakumari. The seashore looks majestic and rugged because of the huge beautiful rocks jutting out into the sea. The waves touch the rocks and create a mystic atmosphere. The district administration developed basic infrastructure facilities.
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