One-day Adventure Itinerary in Dhanushkodi

  1. 6:00 AM: Sunrise at Dhanushkodi Beach
    Located at the Eastern tip of the Indian Peninsula.

    Start the day early with a breathtaking view of the sunrise at the serene Dhanushkodi Beach. Take a stroll along the wide stretch of silver sand and calm turquoise water.

  2. 8:30 AM: Dhanushkodi Ghost Town
    Located about 5.7 kilometers from Dhanushkodi Beach

    Take an adventure to the abandoned Dhanushkodi Ghost Town, which was devastated by a cyclone in 1964. Walkthrough the ruins of the town that has an eerie yet fascinating story behind it.

  3. 10:30 AM: Pamban Bridge
    Located about 18.3 kilometers from Dhanushkodi

    Take a drive to Pamban Bridge, the longest cantilever bridge in Southeast Asia that connects Rameswaram and the Indian mainland. Walkthrough the bridge and witness the panoramic view of the Bay of Bengal.

  4. 12:30 PM: Lunch at The Bayview Restaurant
    Located about 2.5 kilometers from Pamban Bridge

    Head to The Bayview Restaurant, an open-air restaurant that serves delicious seafood with a view of the Pamban Bridge and the Bay of Bengal.

  5. 2:30 PM: Water Sports at Olaikuda Beach
    Located about 24.9 kilometers from The Bayview Restaurant

    Experience the thrill of water sports at Olaikuda beach. Participate in jet ski rides, banana boat rides, and Kayaking, and make lasting memories.

  6. 4:30 PM: Sunset at Arichal Munai
    Located about 11.5 kilometers from Olaikuda Beach

    End the day with a beautiful view of the sunset at Arichal Munai. This is a place where the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean merge, and the view of the sky turning golden-orange and the roaring waves is purely magical.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Dhanushkodi Beach (2-3 hours, Free)
  • Dhanushkodi Ghost Town (2 hours, Free)
  • Pamban Bridge (1 hour, Free)
  • The Bayview Restaurant (1.5 - 2 hours, ₹500 - ₹1000)
  • Olaikuda Beach Water Sports (1.5 - 2 hours, ₹800 - ₹2000)
  • Arichal Munai (1.5 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹1300 - ₹3000

Useful Tips

If you are a history buff, you may want to add a visit to the Ramanathaswamy Temple, a magnificent temple with significant religious importance and marvelous architecture. The temple is about 30 kilometers (45 minutes) from the Bayview Restaurant.

For those who have less time, you may choose to skip the water sports activity at Olaikuda Beach and head directly to Arichal Munai.

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