Exploring Padur to Rameshwaram in 2 Days

Day 1: Coastal Delights

Padur, India

8:00 AM

Breakfast at Sangeetha Veg Restaurant

Start your day with a delicious South Indian breakfast at Sangeetha Veg Restaurant, known for its idlis and dosas.
Sangeetha Veg Restaurant is a 10-minute drive from Padur.
INR 200, 1 hour

10:00 AM

Explore Mahabalipuram

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mahabalipuram to admire ancient rock-cut temples and sculptures.
Mahabalipuram is a 2-hour drive from Padur.
INR 500 (entry fee), 2-3 hours

1:00 PM

Lunch at Moonrakers

Enjoy a seafood lunch with a view at Moonrakers, overlooking the Bay of Bengal.
Moonrakers is a 20-minute drive from Mahabalipuram.
INR 800, 1.5 hours

3:00 PM

Visit Pancha Rathas

Explore the Pancha Rathas, a set of monolithic rock temples also in Mahabalipuram.
Pancha Rathas is a short walk from Moonrakers.
INR 200 (entry fee), 1 hour

5:00 PM

Travel to Pondicherry

Head to the charming French-influenced town of Pondicherry for a cultural evening.
Pondicherry is a 2-hour drive from Mahabalipuram.
INR 500 (approx. fuel cost), 2 hours

7:00 PM

Dinner at Le Dupleix

Indulge in a French-inspired dinner at Le Dupleix, a colonial-style restaurant in Pondicherry.
Le Dupleix is located in the heart of Pondicherry.
INR 1000, 1.5 hours
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Day 2: Spiritual Journey

Rameshwaram, India

8:00 AM

Breakfast at Ananda Bhavan

Start your day with a traditional South Indian breakfast at Ananda Bhavan, known for its variety of dosas and filter coffee.
Ananda Bhavan is a 5-hour drive from Pondicherry.
INR 300, 1 hour

10:00 AM

Explore Ramanathaswamy Temple

Visit the iconic Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Ramanathaswamy Temple is located in the heart of Rameshwaram town.
INR 50 (entry fee), 2 hours

1:00 PM

Lunch at Temple City Restaurant

Enjoy a vegetarian lunch at Temple City Restaurant, offering a mix of South Indian and North Indian dishes.
Temple City Restaurant is a short walk from the temple.
INR 400, 1 hour

3:00 PM

Visit Dhanushkodi Beach

Explore the ghost town of Dhanushkodi and relax on the serene Dhanushkodi Beach with views of the Indian Ocean.
Dhanushkodi Beach is a 30-minute drive from Ramanathaswamy Temple.
INR 100 (entry fee), 2 hours

6:00 PM

Witness Sunset at Agnitheertham

Experience a mesmerizing sunset at Agnitheertham beach, a holy bathing site for pilgrims.
Agnitheertham is a short walk from Ramanathaswamy Temple.
Free, 1 hour

8:00 PM

Dinner at Hari Mess

End your day with a simple and delicious dinner at Hari Mess, known for its authentic South Indian meals.
Hari Mess is a short drive from the temple.
INR 250, 1 hour
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