Places to visit on one day trip to Rameswaram
If you have only a day’s time to spend in Rameswaram, you can visit the following places-
Ramar patham Ram zarukka
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It is a two-story temple known for the footprint of Lord Rama engraved on the rock. People believe that Lord Rama spent days in Rameswaram preparing to strike Ravana’s Lanka.
Address: Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu 623526, India
Time to spend: 30 minutes
Next Destination: Ramanathaswamy Temple, 10 minutes drive
Ramanathaswamy Temple
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This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a holy pilgrimage site and one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Hindu believes. It is located in the Rameswaram island.
Address: Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu 623526, India
Contact: +91 4573 221 223
Time to spend: 2 hours
Next Destination: Pamban Island and bridge, 20 minutes drive
Pamban Island and bridge
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The Pamban island is also known as Rameswaram island. It is located between Indian and Srilankan peninsula. Pamban bridge is a railway bridge connecting Pamban island to the main Rameswaram town.
Address: Pamban, Tamil Nadu 623519, India
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next Destination: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial, 15 minutes drive
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial
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It is the burial site of India’s former President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. The site is marked by a marked by Dr. Kalam’s life-sized statue.
Address: Rameswaram-Dhanushkodi Road, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu 623526, India
Visiting time: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Time to spend: 30 minutes
Next Destination: Kothandaramaswamy Temple, 20 minutes drive
Kothandaramaswamy Temple
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The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama. This site marks the Southernmost tip of Rameswaram. If you have time, you can also spend time at Dhanushkodi beach. Though the beach is bit crowded, still you can enjoy the sunset here.
Address: Temple, Kochi – Madurai – Dhanushkodi Road, Tamil Nadu 625009, India
Contact: +91 4573 221 223
Time to spend: 30 minutes
Planning the route
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You can also book an intercity cab in Rameswaram to visit these sites and other nearby tourist places.
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