7-Day City Experiences Itinerary for Rameshwaram

  1. Day 1: Rameshwaram Temple
    7 minutes (1 km) from Ramanathaswamy Temple

    Visit one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples, an important Hindu pilgrimage site, built in the Dravidian style.

  2. Day 2: Dhanushkodi Beach
    30 minutes (19 km) from Rameshwaram Temple

    Enjoy the serene beauty of the Bay of Bengal, take a swim, or view the sunset on this southernmost tip of India.

  3. Day 3: Pamban Bridge
    20-minute drive from Dhanushkodi Beach

    Cross the 2.3 km long century-old railway bridge that connects Rameshwaram island to mainland India and witness the scenic views.

  4. Day 4: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial
    15 minutes (6.5 km) from Pamban Bridge

    Pay homage to the ‘Missile Man of India’ and former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, at his life-size statue and museum.

  5. Day 5: Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge
    13.7 km from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial

    Drive over the longest sea bridge in India and marvel at the engineering and infrastructure while overlooking the Bay of Bengal.

  6. Day 6: Gandhamadhana Parvatham
    6 minutes (2 km) from Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge

    Visit the highest point of Rameshwaram island and get panoramic views of the island, sea, and Sri Lanka.

  7. Day 7: Villoondi Tirtham
    10 minutes (3.5 km) from Gandhamadhana Parvatham

    Take a dip in the sacred waters of the Villoondi Tirtham temple, which is said to have mythological importance.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Rameshwaram Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Dhanushkodi Beach (2-3 hours, Free)
  • Pamban Bridge (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Gandhamadhana Parvatham (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Villoondi Tirtham (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Free

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can explore more temples in the area, such as the Kothandaramaswamy Temple, or take a boat ride to the Kurusadai Islands Wildlife Sanctuary. If you have less time, you can skip the Villoondi Tirtham temple and spend more time at other locations or relax at a beach.

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