Bangalore → Shravanabelagola → Rameshwaram Itinerary (16‑20 Sep 2025)

Day 1: Arrival & Gommateshwara Visit (16 Sep)

Morning: Land at Bangalore Airport at 13:00 and board a pre‑booked taxi to Shravanabelagola (≈2 hrs).

Afternoon: After checking in to a guesthouse, explore the famous Gommateshwara Statue, marveling at the 57‑ft monolithic sculpture and the surrounding Jain temples.

Evening: Enjoy a leisurely dinner locally and rest for the next day’s onward journey.

Day 2: Travel to Rameshwaram (17 Sep)

Morning: Quick sunrise visit to the Jain Temple complex for any missed sights, then catch a train from Bangalore to Coimbatore (≈5 hrs).

Afternoon: Arrive in Coimbatore, transfer to a comfortable bus heading to Rameshwaram (≈4 hrs), enjoying scenic coastal views.

Evening: Check into a hotel near the seafront, unwind, and stroll along the beach.

Day 3: Rameshwaram Temple & Dhanushkodi (18 Sep)

Morning: Visit the sacred Rameshwaram Temple, participate in the rituals and explore the elaborate corridors.

Afternoon: Take a short drive to the historic Dhanushkodi tip, walk the ruins, and admire the pristine beach and the iconic Pamban Bridge.

Evening: Return to the town, enjoy a sunset view from the waterfront, and savor local seafood for dinner.

Day 4: Return Journey (19 Sep)

Morning: Leisurely breakfast, optional quick revisit to the temple or a beach walk.

Afternoon: Board a bus back to Coimbatore, then catch an evening train to Bangalore.

Evening: Arrive in Bangalore, transfer to a hotel near the airport for a restful night before departure.

Day 5: Airport Transfer (20 Sep)

Morning: Free time to pack and relax; you may explore the airport vicinity if desired.

Afternoon: Prepare for departure; ensure all travel documents are ready.

Evening: Take a pre‑booked taxi to Bangalore Airport for the 07:00 am flight on 21 Sep.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Gommateshwara Statue (Shravanabelagola) – 2 hrs – Free (₹0)
• Jain Temple complex (Shravanabelagola) – 1 hr – Free (₹0)
• Taxi Bangalore Airport → Shravanabelagola – 2 hrs – ₹1,500
• Local transport in Shravanabelagola – 0.5 hr – ₹200
• Train Bangalore → Coimbatore – 5 hrs – ₹600
• Bus Coimbatore → Rameshwaram – 4 hrs – ₹600
• Rameshwaram Temple – 2‑3 hrs – Free (₹0)
• Dhanushkodi & Pamban Bridge – 2 hrs – Free (₹0)
• Local transport in Rameshwaram – 1 hr – ₹300
• Bus Rameshwaram → Coimbatore – 4 hrs – ₹600
• Train Coimbatore → Bangalore – 5 hrs – ₹600
• Taxi Bangalore Airport (night of 20 Sep) – 1 hr – ₹1,500
• Total Estimated Cost: ₹5,900

Tips

If you wish to extend the trip, consider adding a full day in Coimbatore to explore its temples and markets, or spend an extra night in Dhanushkodi for sunrise. To shorten the itinerary, you could skip the Dhanushkodi excursion and head straight back to Bangalore after the Rameshwaram Temple, saving roughly one day of travel.