Rameshwaram Tourist Attractions

Rameshwaram is a holy island town in Tamil Nadu, linked to the mainland by the Pamban bridge. It is home to the Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, and is part of the Char Dham pilgrimage.

Top places to visit in Rameshwaram

• Ramanathaswamy Temple - the Jyotirlinga temple, with very long pillared corridors and 22 holy wells.
• Dhanushkodi - the abandoned town at the tip of the island, about 20 km away.
• Pamban Bridge - the sea bridge that connects the island to the mainland.
• Agni Theertham - the sea shore where pilgrims take a holy dip.
• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial - a memorial to the former President, who was born here.

Best time to visit Rameshwaram

October to April is the best time. Summers are hot, and the northeast monsoon brings rain from October to December.

How to reach Rameshwaram

Rameswaram railway station has trains from Chennai and Madurai. The nearest airport is Madurai, about 170 km away.

Plan your trip

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