Rameswaram Sightseeing Day Tour from Madurai City

Want to escape from the city chaos and monotonous work life? Take a day tour from Madurai to Rameswaram and let yourself indulge in the serenity and peaceful environment of the pilgrimage city.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit the famous pilgrimage places, namely Agni Theertham, Panchamukha Hanuman, and Ramar Padam Gothanda Ramar Temple.
• Visit the Pamban Bridge and Danuskodi.
• Take a tour of Dr. Abdul Kalam House & Memorial.
• Hassle-free pick-up and drop-off facility.
• Experience the services of an expert driver on an all-private tour.
  
  

DETAILED OVERVIEW

• When you want to experience the 3 R’s of travel—repair, Recharge and refresh—you must take Rameswaram day tour from Madurai. It is a small town in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is on Pamban Island (40 KM from Mannar Island in Sri Lanka). It is separated from mainland India by the Pamban channel. Rameswaram, considered to be one of the holiest places in India to Hindus, is a part of Char Dham pilgrimage. The history of Rameswaram is centred around the island being a transit point to reach Sri Lanka (Ceylon historically) and the presence of Ramanathaswamy Temple. So give a spiritual treat and find yourself in the soul street by availing this tour package.

Rameswaram Sightseeing Day Tour from Madurai Tour Itinerary

• Departure from Madurai
• Start your journey early to make the most of your day.
• Arrival in Rameswaram
• After a scenic drive through rural Tamil Nadu and crossing the famous Pamban Bridge, you’ll reach Rameswaram.
• Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple
• Begin your tour with a visit to the Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Famous for its long pillared corridors and sacred bathing wells (teerthams), this temple is a major pilgrimage site for Hindus.
• Take part in the sacred bath ritual at the temple's 22 holy wells (optional).
• Explore Agni Theertham
• Just a short walk from the temple, Agni Theertham is a holy seashore where devotees take a dip in the sea for spiritual purification.
• Visit Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple & Floating Stones
• Head to this temple to see the famous floating stones believed to have been used to build the mythical Ram Setu (Adam’s Bridge), which is associated with the Ramayana.
• Visit Pamban Bridge
• Stop at the iconic Pamban Bridge, the first sea bridge in India, offering breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and the surrounding islands. The railway bridge that runs parallel is an engineering marvel.
• Lunch Break
• Enjoy a local South Indian meal at a nearby restaurant. Rameswaram offers a variety of vegetarian options, given its religious significance.
• Dhanushkodi Beach & Ruins
• Visit the ghost town of Dhanushkodi, located at the southern tip of Rameswaram Island, which was destroyed by a cyclone in 1964. The beach here is pristine and offers a view of the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean.
• Explore the ruins of churches, railway stations, and other structures left behind after the cyclone.
• Visit Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial
• Pay homage to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, India’s former President, by visiting this beautifully maintained memorial, dedicated to his life and achievements. Dr. Kalam was born in Rameswaram, and his legacy is an inspiration to many.
• Shopping for Souvenirs
• Spend some time exploring the local market, where you can buy seashell crafts, conches, and other traditional souvenirs.
• Departure from Rameswaram
• Begin your journey back to Madurai after a spiritually enriching and scenic day.
• Arrival in Madurai
• You’ll return to Madurai after a fulfilling day of sightseeing.