Top Things to Do in Rameswaram

Rameshwaram and Surroundings - Destination

Discover the Rich Heritage and Natural Wonders of Rameshwaram and Nearby Destination

Rameshwaram Temple

Ramanathaswamy Temple

This temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is renowned for its magnificent architecture, especially the long corridors and towering gopurams.

  • Location: Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Visiting Hours: 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Best Time to Visit: October to April
  • Entry Fees: No entry fee; special darshan and pooja services may have additional charges.
  • How to Reach:
    By Air: Closest airport is Madurai, 170 km away.
    By Train: Rameswaram Railway Station is nearby.
    By Road: Easily accessible by car or bus.
Pamban Bridge

Pamban Bridge

Connecting the town of Rameshwaram on Pamban Island to mainland India, this bridge is an engineering marvel. There are actually two bridges: one for the railway and one for vehicles.

  • Location: Pamban Bridge, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Visiting Hours: Open 24 hours
  • Best Time to Visit: October to March
  • Entry Fees: No entry fee; charges apply only for vehicles crossing the bridge.
  • How to Reach:
    By Air: Closest airport is Madurai, 150 km away.
    • By Train: The bridge connects to Rameswaram Railway Station.
    By Road: Easily accessible by car or bus from nearby cities.
Dhanushkodi

Dhanushkodi

An abandoned town at the south-eastern tip of Pamban Island, Dhanushkodi was devastated by a cyclone in 1964. It is now a tourist attraction known for its scenic beauty and historical significance.

  • Location: Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Visiting Hours: Open 24 hours
  • Best Time to Visit: October to March
  • Entry Fees: No entry fee
  • How to Reach:
    By Air: Closest airport is Madurai, 170 km away.
    By Train: Reach Rameswaram Railway Station, then travel by road.
    By Road: Accessible by car or jeep from Rameswaram, around 20 km away.
Ram Setu

Adam's Bridge (Ram Setu)

According to Hindu mythology, this is the bridge built by Lord Rama's army of monkeys to reach Sri Lanka and rescue Sita. Geological evidence suggests it is a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island and Mannar Island in Sri Lanka.

  • Location: Adam's Bridge (Ram Setu), between Pamban Island and Mannar Island, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Visiting Hours: Visible from the sea; no specific visiting hours.
  • Best Time to Visit: October to March
  • Entry Fees: No entry fee; viewable from boat tours.
  • How to Reach:
    By Air: Closest airport is Madurai, approximately 150 km away.
    By Train: Reach Rameswaram Railway Station and take a boat tour from there.
    By Road: Accessible by car from Rameswaram to the nearest boat tour starting points.