Location: Rameswaram
Top Things to do in Rameswaram
Top 10 Things to do in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
Rameswaram, (also spelt as Ramesvaram, Rameshwaram) is a town and a second grade municipality in the Ramanathapuram district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is on Pamban Island separated from mainland India by the Pamban channel and is about 40 kilometres from Mannar Island, Sri Lanka. It is in the Gulf of Mannar, at the tip of the Indian peninsula. Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island, is connected to mainland India by the Pamban Bridge. Rameswaram is the terminus of the railway line from Chennai and Madurai. Together with Varanasi, it is considered to be one of the holiest places in India to Hindus, and part of the Char Dham pilgrimage.
Restaurants in Rameswaram
1. Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy Temple
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4.5 based on 1,695 reviews
Reviewed By KRAMA200 - Seattle, United States
Ramanathaswamy Temple is one of the revered and Holy Temple for Hindus in India,A perfect blend of mind-boggling architecture and spiritual significance, Rameshwaram Temple, also known as Ramanathaswamy Temple of Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It also boasts of being one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples of India. Not just spiritually, Rameshwaram Temple is appealing architecturally also. With the longest corridor of the world and immaculate carvings on pillars, it is definitely a treat for your eyes. The lingam in the Rameshwaram Temple was installed by Lord Rama but, the construction was led by several rulers over the centuries. Inside the temple, there are two lingams- Ramalingam and Shivalingam. The latter is still worshipped first to preserve the words of Lord Rama. The twenty-two holy water bodies of the Ramanathaswamy Temple come to the rescue of people living a life full of regrets and those who want to absolve their sins. To attain salvation, devotees flock here to worship Lord Shiv and take dips in sacred water. The Rameshwaram Temple has a striking architecture which allures tourists from all over the world. Like all other temples in South India, it has a high wall or madil which guards the temple from all four sides. The wall measures about 865 feet from east to west and 675 feet from north to south. The long corridors running between huge colonnades on five feet high platforms forms part of the temple's interior. The second corridor is built with sandstone pillars, beams and ceiling. On the west lies the third corridor which paves the way to Setumadhava shrine. The total length of these corridors is around 3850 feet and are reputed to be the longest in the world. A Must Visit Attraction
2. Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge
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4.5 based on 639 reviews
Reviewed By AmuthaDinesh - Nagercoil, India
It's a man made marvel that has been designed to connect Rameswaram island with main land. It's a long bridge that has been constructed in the Bay if Bengal. It's more than 2 Kms long. It's a man made marvel that is being erected on the Palk Straight. Unfortunately we can't park our car in the bridge. But we can walk on the bridge and adore the beauty of the sea.
3. Dhanushkodi Beach Point
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4.5 based on 1,531 reviews
Reviewed By Pnvl - Navi Mumbai, India
In one word, it is spectacular view, distinctly two colors of water of Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal visible,on the way view sunrise, Fish lover can enjoy the sumptuous fresh fish fry in the lunch hour on the road side stalls at Dhanuskodi,
4. Ariyaman Beach
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4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Manish-blr - Bengaluru, India
Amazing beach with gradual slope and no waves in water.family had lots of fun here. its about 25km from other tourist attractions but worth the travel. was slightly crowded but such a calm ocean with gentle slope, kids really had royal fun here as its like a huge swimming pool. we were done early evening with sand all over..
5. Adam's Bridge - Rama Setu
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4.5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By samadhanamhopek
A beautiful bridge - wonderful landmark in Rameshwaram lots of activity takes place with local vendors selling their fruit and veg .
6. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial
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4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By BullzEyeReview - Navi Mumbai, India
Kalam National Memorial houses many life size statues of Our Former President and the Great Indian Scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam (depicting various important moments in his life)
7. Pamban bridge
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4.5 based on 573 reviews
Reviewed By Pnvl - Navi Mumbai, India
To get a thrilling experience, you must travel in a day journey train,located near Rameswaram, train moves in slow speed over the bridge, a special maintenance team working through out the year to carry out the maintenance for safe passages of the on going trains, one side on road Travellers curiously observe the passing train from road concrete bridge in much higher elevation,
8. Ruined Temple/Church of Dhanushkodi
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4.0 based on 371 reviews
Reviewed By Ananth727499 - Tiruppur, India
This old church building remains in the Sandy beach of Danushkodi.. We could see a warning board displaying "No stones must be taken from that place and it ia a punishable offence".. Small shops which sell handicraft items are present on both sides.. The church is a witness of the fierce tsunami which hit Danushkodi in the 60's.. Be careful to walk at the back of the sands in Danushkodi church. It is indeed a sad thing to say that many people who have consumed liquor has dropped the bottles in the sand..
9. Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam House
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4.0 based on 385 reviews
This place where Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was born 15th October 1931. In this house his elder brother APJM Marakayar (101) years old lives here with his family.
Reviewed By Ashish7977 - Mathura, India
Must be visited if you are going to rameshwaram.. This museum of our former president, a great scientist and a fine human being shows you his journey from a small town of rameshwaram through his earlier days as scientist and DRDO chief and later president of India...
10. Hanuman Temple
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4.0 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By AnandG1982 - New Delhi, India
Hanumanji's statuesque in black stone. One should visit at least once during Rameswaram Visit. Just pay your regards and come back.
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