Gandhi Memorial Mandapam Kanyakumari Tourism

Type of destination: Memorial

Ideal visit duration: 30 minutes to 1 hour

Closed in: Open all year

The Gandhi Memorial Mandapam in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India, stands as a distinguished landmark signifying reverence and commemorates the place where the urn containing Mahatma Gandhi's ashes was kept before immersion. It is situated near the confluence of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and the Bay of Bengal. This architectural marvel resembles an Oriya temple and was constructed to reflect the age at which Gandhi was assassinated; the central structure is 79 feet high, honoring his 79 years of life. The sun's rays through a hole in the roof illuminate the exact place where his ashes were placed on October 2nd every year. The pink structure's serene ambiance provides a sense of peace and an insight into Gandhi's life, with photographs and memorabilia displayed. The surrounding area offers breathtaking ocean views, making it a place for both reflection and appreciation of natural beauty.

Monday	7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday	7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday	7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday	7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday	7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday	7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday	7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)

Entry Ticket Pricing for Gandhi Memorial Mandapam Kanyakumari

Adult	Free
Child	Free

Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .

Tips when you are visiting to Gandhi Memorial Mandapam Kanyakumari

Visit Timings

Visit around October 2nd to witness the unique solar phenomenon.

Sunset View

Reach before dusk to enjoy the famous Kanyakumari sunset view from the memorial.

Respect

Refrain from loud activities as this is a place of reverence.

Top 5 Reviews on Gandhi Memorial Mandapam Kanyakumari

632kip

Wrote on 15th Jun, 2023

Donâ€™t miss this.

Iâ€™m so glad we went to this place. It was so good to see a clean well maintained place for the great one in the era of Gandhi haters. One can spend an hour or so in this place. No ticket to enter. S..

548AndrewD

Wrote on 8th Apr, 2023

A photo stop

While it has a nice exterior, the mandapam itself doesn't have much to offer other than historical photos without any informative panel. Overall, I didn't feel like I walked away from the mandapam any..

PratapV19

Wrote on 4th Mar, 2023

Few minutes to pay your respects.

Please take few minutes to visit. It free only need to pay for shoe storage, leave them outside or in the car. Great view of the 3 seas, Vivekananda rock and Thiruvalluvar Statue.

ManabiM1

Wrote on 3rd Jan, 2023

Good Information

Lots if informations we can learn from this place. We had our kids with us who loved the place. You can see India History there in picture form.

pinto95

Wrote on 15th Sep, 2022

Gandhi Memories

It is memory of Mahatma Gandhi , who is known as a bapu of India. The ash kept here before its immersed in sea. Place looks little dirty, need attention on cleaning as you can see lots of dust are th..