Bangalore to Dhanushkodi: 3-Day Adventure Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Coimbatore
    372 km (5 h 30 min) from Bangalore

    Begin your adventure in the bustling city of Coimbatore. Take an early morning hike to the Dhoni Hills - a perfect spot to watch the sunrise. Head back to town for breakfast and visit the Gedee Car Museum to marvel at vintage car collections. In the evening, explore the Marudamalai Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan and indulge in some street food at the Gandhipuram Market.

  2. Day 2: Rameswaram
    208 km (4 h) from Coimbatore

    Start the day with a visit to the Ramanathaswamy Temple to witness the grandeur of Dravidian architecture. Afterwards, explore the Ariyaman Beach for water sports such as jet skiing and sea kayaking. Late afternoon, head to the Villoondi Theertham Waterfalls for a scenic picnic. End the day watching the sunset at the Agasthiyar Falls.

  3. Day 3: Dhanushkodi
    24 km (40 min) from Rameswaram

    Get an early start and head to the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park for a two-hour boating excursion to see a variety of marine life. Follow it up with an ATV ride on the Dhanushkodi Beach and explore the ruins of the town which was destroyed by a cyclone in 1964. Finish your adventure with a dip in the Kothandaramaswamy Temple Tank, believed to have sacred and healing powers.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Dhoni Hills (1-2 hours, free)
  • Gedee Car Museum (1 hour, INR 100)
  • Marudamalai Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Gandhipuram Market (1-2 hours, INR 300 for street food)
  • Ramanathaswamy Temple (1-2 hours, INR 50)
  • Ariyaman Beach (3 hours, INR 500 for water sports)
  • Villoondi Theertham Waterfalls (2-3 hours, free)
  • Agasthiyar Falls (1 hour, free)
  • Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park (2 hours, INR 1500 per boat ride for 6 people)
  • Dhanushkodi Beach (1-2 hours, INR 500 for ATV ride)
  • Kothandaramaswamy Temple Tank (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Cost: INR 2950

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider a visit to the Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge in Rameswaram or explore the floating villages of Champakulam outside of Coimbatore. If you have less time, skip the Villoondi Theertham Waterfalls and visit the Dhanushkodi Point instead which is also known as the "Ghost Town".

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