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One Day Madurai to Rameshwaram Tour Package
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One Day Madurai to Rameshwaram Tour Package

  • 1 Day / 0 Nights
  • PID TP0234
  • 350.00 km total

Package OverviewAbout the Tour Package ID: TP0234

This is a one-day trip by bus from Madurai to Rameshwaram and back. The bus picks up passengers from their own boarding points. After the tour ends, everyone is dropped back at the boarding points they chose.

Places covered in Rameshwaram

  • Pamban Bridge
  • Agni Theertham
  • Ramanathaswamy Temple
  • Geetha Mathana Parvath
  • Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple
  • Lakshmana Theertham
  • Sita Theertham
  • Sri Ramachandra Temple
  • Dhanushkodi

Package includes

  • Bus pickup from boarding points in Madurai
  • Sightseeing
  • Drop-off in Madurai

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SSK Travels

Non-A/C Mini-Bus Service #SKT-002
Adult Fare₹1100
Child Child Policy₹1100
Free Cancellation Available No Cancellation
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Boarding Points
  • 07:00 AM
    Meenakshi Temple Near by meenakshi temple
  • 07:05 AM
    Periyar Bus Stand Near by Periyar Bus Stand
  • 07:10 AM
    Madurai Railway Station Near By Railway station
Dropping Points (Return)
  • 09:00 PM
    Meenakshi Temple Near Meenakshi Temple
  • 09:05 PM
    Periyar Bus Stand Near by periyar bus stand
  • 09:10 PM
    Madurai Railway Station Near By Railway Station
SSK Travels — Non-A/C Mini-Bus (Daily)
Itinerary

Morning: Pickup

    • All guests are picked up from their chosen boarding point at 7:00 AM.

Rameshwaram Sightseeing

    • Places we visit in Rameshwaram:
      • Pamban Bridge
      • Agni Teertham (sea bath)
      • Ramanathaswamy Temple
      • Gandhamadhana Parvatham
      • Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple
      • Lakshmana Theertham
      • Sita Theertham
      • Sri Ramachandra Temple (floating stones)
      • Dhanushkodi

Evening: Drop-off

    • All guests are dropped at the drop point at around 9:00 PM.

    Important note: The timings above are approximate. They may be delayed based on the conditions that day.

Inclusions
  • Ticket price covers bus pickup from your home, hotel or bus stop in Madurai and visits to all listed places in Rameshwaram.
  • Evening drop back to Madurai.
Exclusions
  • Entry tickets at temples and tourist places are not included.
  • Food and drinks are not included.
  • GST is not part of the base package fare.
  • Important note: if your pickup or drop point, or both, is outside Madurai city limits, extra distance charges apply for pickup and drop based on the distance.
Cancellation Policy
90%
Best refundCancel >24h before departure
75%
Good refundCancel 12–24h before
0%
No refundLess than 4h / no-show

There is No Cancellation For This Package.

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90% REFUND
Best refund

Cancel more than 24 hours before departure

75% REFUND
Good refund

Cancel 12 – 24 hours before departure

50% REFUND
Partial

Cancel 4 – 12 hours before departure

0% NO REFUND
No refund

Less than 4 hours before / no-show

There is No Cancellation For This Package.

Tour Itinerary

Take a glimpse of how we planned your tour

Itinerary of SSK Travels
1 Morning: Pickup
    • All guests are picked up from their chosen boarding point at 7:00 AM.
Some of the places listed in the itinerary may not be covered if there is less time or if the tourist spots are closed due to Bandh / strikes / floods / or any other reasons.
    • Places we visit in Rameshwaram:
      • Pamban Bridge
      • Agni Teertham (sea bath)
      • Ramanathaswamy Temple
      • Gandhamadhana Parvatham
      • Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple
      • Lakshmana Theertham
      • Sita Theertham
      • Sri Ramachandra Temple (floating stones)
      • Dhanushkodi
Some of the places listed in the itinerary may not be covered if there is less time or if the tourist spots are closed due to Bandh / strikes / floods / or any other reasons.
    • All guests are dropped at the drop point at around 9:00 PM.

    Important note: The timings above are approximate. They may be delayed based on the conditions that day.

Some of the places listed in the itinerary may not be covered if there is less time or if the tourist spots are closed due to Bandh / strikes / floods / or any other reasons.

What's IncludedKnow what best we have for you

  • Ticket price covers bus pickup from your home, hotel or bus stop in Madurai and visits to all listed places in Rameshwaram.
  • Evening drop back to Madurai.

What's ExcludedCheckout the exclusions, it's important!

  • Entry tickets at temples and tourist places are not included.
  • Food and drinks are not included.
  • GST is not part of the base package fare.
  • Important note: if your pickup or drop point, or both, is outside Madurai city limits, extra distance charges apply for pickup and drop based on the distance.

Timings & Pickup PointsBoarding and dropping schedule

Non-A/C Mini-Bus (Service 1)
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S.NoBoarding PointBoarding Time
1 Meenakshi Temple Near by meenakshi temple 07:00 AM
2 Periyar Bus Stand Near by Periyar Bus Stand 07:05 AM
3 Madurai Railway Station Near By Railway station 07:10 AM
S.NoDropping PointDropping Time
1 Meenakshi Temple Near Meenakshi Temple 09:00 PM
2 Periyar Bus Stand Near by periyar bus stand 09:05 PM
3 Madurai Railway Station Near By Railway Station 09:10 PM

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Before and during your trip

  • For any question about the boarding point or the vehicle, please call the tour operator or the driver.
  • If the vehicle runs late because of traffic or any other reason, please cooperate with the tour operator.
  • Please reach the boarding point 10 minutes before the departure time.
  • Please look after your belongings throughout the trip.

Vehicle, seats and transfers

  • Depending on the bookings received, the operator will arrange a 2+2 or a 2+3 bus. In that case, seat numbers may change.
  • The tour operator reserves the right to change seat numbers based on operational feasibility.

Rules on board

  • If tourists miss the bus because they reach the pickup point late, GoldBox Holidays and the tour operator are not responsible and will not refund the amount.
  • Smoking and drinking alcohol are strictly not allowed in the coach.
  • Pets and animals are not allowed inside the vehicle during the journey.

Itinerary and sightseeing

  • If any listed place does not open because of a holiday, bandh, strike, flood or any other reason, it will not be covered.
  • In peak holiday seasons, heavy traffic in the hill areas of the sightseeing places can cause traffic jams. If any destination is skipped, if the forest road is closed, or for any other reason beyond our control, neither the travel company nor GoldBoxHolidays.com is responsible for your onward travel plans, such as bus, train or flight bookings.

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  • GoldBox Holidays is not responsible for any natural or social calamities.
  • In case of a sudden breakdown or unforeseen incident, GoldBox Holidays and the tour operator will not be liable for any compensation or damages. Even so, the service provider or company will take all possible prompt and suitable steps to recover the situation.
  • The company is not responsible for stolen luggage, or for compensation or damages, if this happens during your journey. Instead, the company will help you in every possible way to recover from the situation.
  • The management is not liable and takes no responsibility for any claims, losses, damages, costs or expenses caused by inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, upset, disappointment, distress or frustration, whether physical or mental, that result from the act or omission of anyone other than the tour operator and its employees.

Package DetailsCheck out the Package Details...!

The One Day Madurai to Rameshwaram Tour Package is a same-day bus trip that starts in Madurai at 7 AM and returns by night. It is meant for devotees and budget travellers staying in Madurai who want to see the island temple town, its holy tanks and Dhanushkodi without paying for a hotel night in Rameswaram.

Route and travel

The shared bus picks everyone up from the chosen boarding points and drives east for about 170 km, roughly 3.5 to 4 hours each way. You cross the sea to Rameswaram island on the Pamban road bridge, with the new rail lift bridge, opened in 2025, running alongside. The drop back in Madurai is planned for about 9 PM, but the operator notes it can be later on busy days. Plan for a long day of about 14 hours.

Places covered

  • Pamban Bridge viewpoint over the sea.
  • Agni Theertham, the beach in front of the temple where pilgrims take a holy dip.
  • Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
  • Gandhamadana Parvatham, a small hill with a shrine said to hold Rama's footprints.
  • Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple, known for its floating stones.
  • Lakshmana Theertham, Sita Theertham and Sri Ramachandra Temple.
  • Dhanushkodi, the ruined town at the end of the island.

Tips for this trip

  • Bring a spare set of clothes and a plastic cover if you plan to bathe at Agni Theertham, since wet clothes are not allowed inside the main temple.
  • Dhanushkodi has no shade and strong winds; a cap, sunglasses and sunscreen help a lot.
  • The group moves to a timetable, so return to the bus on time at each stop.
  • New moon days draw very large crowds at Rameswaram for ancestor rituals; pick another date if you can.
  • Simple vegetarian meals are easy to find on the streets around the temple.

Frequently asked questions

Is a one-day trip to Rameswaram too tiring?

It is a full day, but most of the road time is sitting in the bus. Families with small children or elders may prefer a trip with a night stay.

Can I take the bath in the temple wells?

The well bath is run by the temple with its own ticket and queue. Whether it fits into the group's time depends on the crowd that day.

How far is Dhanushkodi from the temple?

It is roughly 20 km from the main temple, and the bus covers it as part of the day.

Explore all Madurai Rameshwaram Kanyakumari tours. For your own vehicle and an earlier start, choose the Madurai to Rameshwaram one-day tour by car. To see the city first, book One Day Madurai Sightseeing.

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