About Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu)
Places to Visit in Rameswaram
Ramanathaswamy Temple & Longest Corridor
A magnificent 12th-century Dravidian Jyotirlinga temple boasting the world's longest pillared corridor (1,220m) with 1,212 intricately sculpted granite pillars.
22 Holy Teerthams (Kunds) Snanam
The sacred ritual of bathing in 22 holy water wells located inside the temple complex, each believed to cure sins and possess distinct mineral properties.
Pamban Sea Bridge & Railway Bridge
India's first sea bridge opened in 1914, featuring a cantilever railway bridge that opens to allow ships to pass across the Palk Strait.
Dhanushkodi (The Ghost Town) & Arichal Munai
The haunting ruins of a town destroyed in the 1964 cyclone, ending at Arichal Munai where the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal waters converge.
Ram Setu (Adam's Bridge) Viewpoint
A chain of natural limestone shoals and sandbanks stretching across the ocean towards Sri Lanka, spiritually revered as Lord Rama's bridge.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial
A grand national memorial commemorating India's 'Missile Man' and former President Dr. Kalam, displaying replicas of rockets and his life archives.
Agnitheertham Sea Shore
The calm sea beach located directly in front of the temple's eastern gate, where pilgrims take their first holy dip before entering the temple.
Kothandaramaswamy Temple
A 500-year-old temple surrounded by ocean waters, believed to be the spot where Vibhishana surrendered to Lord Rama and was crowned king of Lanka.