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32 Best Stops Between Bengaluru and Rameswaram

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How long is the drive from Bengaluru to Rameswaram?

The direct drive from Bengaluru to Rameswaram is 346 mi (557 km) , and should have a drive time of 8 hrs 12 mins in normal traffic.

If you’re going on a road trip from Bengaluru to Rameswaram, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Tiruchirappalli and Thanjavur , as well as top places to visit like Antara Gange and Kelavarapalli Dam, or the ever-popular Shri Dakshina Kashi Vishwanatha Swamy Temple (Antaragange Cavel.

Top cities between Bengaluru and Rameswaram

Tiruchirappalli, best stops along bengaluru to rameswaram drive, shri dakshina kashi vishwanatha swamy temple (antaragange cavel.

Antara Gange

Kelavarapalli Dam

Krishnagiri reservoir project dam, hogenakkal tourism.

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Danishpet big lake

Shevaroyan temple, pagoda point road, grange treetop adventure, 1008 shiva & rajarajeshwari temple salem, arulmigu thiru arthanareeswarar temple, namakkal sree anjaneyar temple.

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Arulmigu Sri Narasimhaswamy Temple - Namakkal

Aagaya gangai water falls, arappaleeswarar temple, padal petra temple, arulmigu kalyana pasupatheswarar temple, brahmapureeswarar temple, sri ranganatha swamy temple, srirangam, tiruvanaikovil arulmigu jambukeswarar akilandeswari temple, sri thayumanavar temple, saraswathi mahal library, thanjavur maratha palace.

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Brihadeeswara Temple

Thirumayam fort, karpaga vinayagar temple, kundrakudi arulmigu shanmuganathan temple, kushi beach resort, top searches in rameswaram, other popular road trips from bengaluru, explore nearby places.

• Dhanushkodi
• Devipattinam
• Ramanathapuram
• Karaikudi Taluk
• Nattarasankottai
• Kanadukathan
• Kilinochchi
• Wilpattu National Park
• Pudukkottai
• Eppodumvenran
• Thiruparankundram
• Virudhunagar
• Tiruchendur
• Thiruchendur

All related maps of Rameswaram

• Map of Rameswaram
• Map of Dhanushkodi
• Map of Devipattinam
• Map of Ramanathapuram
• Map of Mannar
• Map of Karainagar
• Map of Jaffna
• Map of Karaikudi Taluk
• Map of Karaikudi
• Map of Nattarasankottai
• Map of Vembar
• Map of Sivaganga
• Map of Kanadukathan
• Map of Kilinochchi
• Map of Wilpattu National Park
• Map of Kalpitiya
• Map of Pudukkottai
• Map of Oddakkarai
• Map of Vedaranyam
• Map of Tuticorin
• Map of Eppodumvenran
• Map of Vavuniya
• Map of Madurai
• Map of Puttalam
• Map of Thiruparankundram
• Map of Manganur
• Map of Virudhunagar
• Map of Mannargudi
• Map of Vaduvur
• Map of Tiruchendur
• Map of Thiruchendur

Rameswaram throughout the year

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can i drive from bengaluru to rameswaram.

Yes! You can drive from Bengaluru to Rameswaram.

How far is Rameswaram from Bengaluru by car?

The drive from Bengaluru to Rameswaram is 346 miles (557 km).

How long does it take to drive from Bengaluru to Rameswaram?

Driving from Bengaluru to Rameswaram should take you 8 hrs 12 mins in normal traffic.

How much would gas cost from Bengaluru to Rameswaram?

Gas from Bengaluru to Rameswaram would cost around $30 to $71 , depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency.

Where should I stop on the way from Bengaluru to Rameswaram?

You could check out Antara Gange and Kelavarapalli Dam, or the always popular Shri Dakshina Kashi Vishwanatha Swamy Temple (Antaragange Cavel!

What are the best cities to visit between Bengaluru and Rameswaram?

People love visiting Tiruchirappalli and Thanjavur, among others.

What's the weather like in Bengaluru?

It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.

• Weather in Bengaluru in January
• Weather in Bengaluru in February
• Weather in Bengaluru in March
• Weather in Bengaluru in April
• Weather in Bengaluru in May
• Weather in Bengaluru in June
• Weather in Bengaluru in July
• Weather in Bengaluru in August
• Weather in Bengaluru in September
• Weather in Bengaluru in October
• Weather in Bengaluru in November
• Weather in Bengaluru in December

What are some other road trips from Bengaluru?

There are plenty! Below you'll find links to all the road trips we've assembled for Bengaluru.

• Bengaluru to Mysuru (Mysore) drive
• Bengaluru to Mumbai drive
• Bengaluru to Chennai (Madras) drive
• Bengaluru to Hyderabad drive
• Bengaluru to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) drive
• Bengaluru to New Delhi drive
• Bengaluru to Kochi (Cochin) drive
• Bengaluru to Munnar drive
• Bengaluru to Pondicherry drive
• Bengaluru to Jaipur drive
• Bengaluru to Kalpetta drive
• Bengaluru to Agra drive
• Bengaluru to Mahabalipuram drive
• Bengaluru to Pune drive
• Bengaluru to Kodaikanal drive
• Bengaluru to Hampi drive
• Bengaluru to Madikeri drive
• Bengaluru to Tirupati drive
• Bengaluru to Udaipur drive
• Bengaluru to Yercaud drive
• Bengaluru to Panjim drive
• Bengaluru to Kathmandu drive
• Bengaluru to Kolkata (Calcutta) drive
• Bengaluru to Thekkady drive
• Bengaluru to Madurai drive
• Bengaluru to Chikmagalur drive
• Bengaluru to Coimbatore drive
• Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) drive
• Bengaluru to Ahmedabad drive

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Bangalore to Rameshwaram – A long weekend itinerary – 3 Days including travel

Hello friends , if you are looking at Bangalore to Rameshwaram itinerary, this post os going to help you. In this article I will cover about the travel and places to visit in Rameshwaram.

This is going to be a long weekend itinerary. So a total of 3 days which includes travel time from Bangalore to Rameshwaram and Back.

Please note that Rameshwaram is one of the most important pilgrimage center in India and visit to Shri Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga is must.

But then there are many places to visit there which are of immense importance and we will cover all of it and give a itinerary which will help you cover the majority of spots in time.

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Quick Info about Bangalore to Rameshwaram trip

So let me give you some quick information about Bangalore to Rameshwaram trip:

• Total Distance  – Approx 620 Kms oneway
• Total time needed  – Approx 10 hours ( one way)
• Road conditions : Very good throughout . NH44 till Madurai if you are taking Madurai route. Madurai route is actually recommended as it is the shortest and NH44 till Madurai is a breeze. If you go straight from Madurai on NH44 you reach Kanyakumari . So from Madurai you take left on NH87 to reach Rameshwaram
• Food options : Many on the way
• Toll : Yes- Approx 1000 Rs
• Trip Type : Beaches & temples

Some quick tips for Bangalore to Kanyaumari trip:

• Do a full tank at Bangalore. Fuel is costly in Tamil Nadu and hence you save some money
• Keep you fastag account sufficiently funded else you have to pay double
• Book hotel in advance , if posible near to Shri Rameshwaram temple
• Make sure that the hotel has parking if you are travelling by your own vehicle
• Carry some plastic bags with you on the journey. when you visit beaches it will be helpful in keeping wet/dirty clothes.

Places to visit in Rmeshwarm

Now this is important. There are many places which you can visit in Rameshwaram. But since you will be having approximately 1.5 days in hand to visit as the remaining time goes in travelling, you need to choose and plan well so that you cover all the important places during your trip. So below are the places which you should try to visit during your Bangalore to Rameshwaram trip.

• Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge / Pamban bridge
• Agneeteertham
• Rameshwaram temple / Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga
• 22 Holy kund visit and bathing
• Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple
• Jatayu teertham & Jada teeertham
• Konthandarama temple
• Danuskodi beach and village
• Adams Bridge
• Dr Kalam memorial
• Dr Kalam House
• Lakshman Teertham and Rama Teertham
• Adams bridge
• Viloondi Teertham
• Nambu Nayaki Amman Temple 

Those are the 15 Places which we have visited. Now there are 2 beautiful beaches in Rameshwaram which you can visit if you have time in hand. Or may be if you do not wish to follow below itinerary then you can may be plan for these beaches. These are :

• Ariyaman Beach
• Kunthu Kal Beach

Bangalore to Rameshwaram itinerary

So as I have always suggested my previous itineraries try to leave home early. If you are able to leave home by 5.00 AM in the morning, you will leave Rameshwaram by 3.00 PM ( including pit stops for lunch & snacks ).

So now let us look at the detailed itinerary

Day 1 – Rameshwaram to Bangalore trip

• 5.00 AM to 3.00 PM – Travel to Rameshwaram. Just before entering Rameshwaram you will see Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge / Pamban bridge
• 3.00 PM to 4.00 PM – Check in and take some rest and get ready for the rest of your day.
• 4.00 PM to 5.00 PM – Walk down or take a rickshaw to Agniteertham . Carry 1 sets of clothing and a plastic bag with you ok. I will tell you why. Now if your hotel is near main temple then many spots are near by. So start first with visiting Agniteertham . It is considered to be very auspicious to take a dip here. spend some 30 to 45 mins at this shore and then change and keep the dirty clothes in plastic bag.
• Walk down to Rameshwaram temple east gate . it is hardly 5 mins of walk. In front of gate there is a goverment locker facility. Deposit your bag, camera , mobile phone etc there.
• Enter the main temple from east gate. Visit the temple. Take blessings from lod Ramnathaswamy . Visit the lord Hanuman temple in the premises.
• Once darshan is done. Come towards the North gate. It is very easy to get lost so don’t hesitate to ask people of priest / gaurds around.
• At the north gate side, take the ticket for 22 Kund darshan and bath . At the momet ticket is Rs 25 per person.
• The path is clearly marked. You will find that there will a person standing at every well/kund with a bucket. He will fetch the water and pour it on you. If you dont want that you can take the water in hand and sprinkle on yourselves. You can aso taste the water and you will be surprised to find the taste of the water from each well to be different.
• Bathing in these waters are considered to be very auspicious
• once done come back and exit from east gate as your shoes will be outside east gate. You can also exit from north gate and then come back to east gate.
• Once done and if your clothes are wet come back to hotel and change. We did that.
• 7.00 PM to 8.30 PM – Walk down to Panchmukhi Hanuman temple and take blessing from Lord Hanuman. It is a very powerful lord Hanuman idol.
• 8.30 PM to 9.30 PM After you are done with darshan, you can have dinner at one of the hotels nearby or in you hotel if they have dining facility.

So you see this is the advantage of taking hotel near the main temple. You can actually cover a lot of spots by walking.

Always remeber, if you are travelling to Rameshwaram on an auspicious day, there will be huge rush and this plan may not work.

Day 2 – Rameshwaram to Bangalore trip

So on day 2 wake up a bit earky. The plan is to take out the car and leave hotel by 7.00 AM. The plan we took was: Hotel -> Nambu Nayaki Amman Temple  -> Jatayu Teertham & Jada teertham – > Konthandarama temple -> Danushkodi Beach -> Ram Setu -> Dhanuskodi village -> Dr Kalam memorial -> Viloondi Teertham – > Hotel

• Once you start from hotel you will come on Danuskodi road . There the first spot is Mata Nambu Nayaki Amman Temple . This is a very old temple and you will find it on right hand side. Vey calm place. You will need 10 to 15 mins to visit this temple.
• Then you start moving again towards Dhanuskodi and next spot you find on the left hand side and that will be Jatayu Teerataham . This is the place is dedicated to the king of birds Jatayu and important figure in Ramayana.
• Next to Jatayu teertham is Jada Teertham . Both places are in same premise.
• You will need 15 to 20 mins to visit these places.
• Then you start going towards Dhanuskodi again and on left hand side you will see a road going in the sea towards a small hill. And there is a temple there called as Konthandarama temple . It is a nice small temple. It is sad that Vibheeshan met lord Rama here. Again you can spend 15 to 30 mins here.
• After that drive towards Dhanuskodi . The tip from where you can see Ram Setu ( Adamd bridge ) and can spend some very good time on beach. Srilanka is 18 Kms from there. Feels so good to be here. on right hand side beach you are allowed to go.
• After that you start back and stop at the Dhanuskodi village . You can read the story of Dhanuskodi here . The village is now abandoned. It was destroyed in 1964 Rameshwaram Cyclone .
• So take some photopraphs there, but don’t forget to taste the locally catch fish which you will get at many of the stalls lined up on raod.
• Leave Dhanuskodi by 11.30 and by 12.00 you will reach Dr Kalam Memorial.
• Parking is in fron of memorial and lockers are there near parking. Deposit your mobile phone , camera , bags etc . Nothing is allowed inside.
• You need 30mins to visit Dr Kalam memorial. Come our by 12.30.
• By 12.45 start for Viloondi Teertham . by 1.00 you will reach there.
• Viloondi Teertham is also a very important religious place. Spend some 15 mins there and then start back to hotel.
• By 1.00 PM you are back at your hotel. Now you need to leave you car and other spots you will cover by walking or Auto.
• 1.00 PM to 2.00 PM – Have a nice lunch at one of the hotels near by
• 2.00 PM – 2.15 PM – Walk down to Dr Kalams House
• 2.15 PM to 2.45 PM – visit Dr Kalams House
• 2.45 to 3.00 PM – Walk to Rama Teertham
• 3.00 PM to 3.45 PM – Spend 15 mins at Rama Teertham
• 3.45 to 4.00 PM – Walk to Lakshman Teertham
• 4.00 to 4.30 PM – Spend 30 mins at Lakshman Teertham.

So friends by 4.30 you will done visiting al the important religious spots in Rameshwaram. Now you can come back to hotel and go to one of the beach I have mentioned before. My pick is Ariyaman beach.

You will reach there in 30 mins. Spend some good 2hrs there and by 7.30 you can be back at your hotel.

Then you can go out. Have dinner. Explore local market. You can buy some locally made items.

By next morning, you can start early for Bangalore. Even if you start by 6.00 AM you can be back home by 6.00 PM .

So friends this was Bangalore to Rameshwaram – A long weekend itinerary , which needs 3 days.

Hope you liked it. Have a nice trip !

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The Best Rameshwaram Itinerary – an offbeat Rameshwaram Trip Plan

Last Updated on October 26, 2023

Welcome to another detailed destination guide to one of my favorite vacation spots in India.

In this post I bring to you the perfect Rameshwaram itinerary and all the information you need for Rameshwaram trip planning. 

Located in Tamil Nadu , Rameshwaram (also spelled Rameswaram ) is a holy land of Hindus and is speckled with temples signifying different episodes of Ramayana.

But our 3-day Rameshwaram itinerary was more about exploring the natural beauty of the island through offbeat spots. We visited a couple of temples but skipped some crowded tourist spots.

Follow this itinerary for an offbeat trip to discover the idyllic island of Rameshwaram and its nearby places like Dhanushkodi and Mandapam . 

We explored in and around Rameshwaram, the nearby region Mandappam and the fabled town of Dhanushkodi in the first two days. The last day was reserved to drive back to Bangalore after the complimentary breakfast at hotel.

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A Quick Outline

Day 1- A Road Trip from Bangalore to Rameshwaram

Firstly, I should begin my story by saying that the road-trip from Bangalore to Rameshwaram is the smoothest drive we have ever been on.

More than 80% of the route is a multi-lane highway, with the best roads in India. We started at 4:30 am and reached Rameshwaram by 1 pm, with a pit-stop for breakfast at A2B at the Salem-Madurai Road.

We crossed the temple city of Madurai on our way. You can stop here to see the iconic Meenakshi temple of Madurai.

However, we were constrained by time and didn’t want to stop anywhere else before we reached Mandapam.

We were a little afraid of the retreating monsoon in the south in November, but the clear sky made our day.

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Driving Map for Day 1 in Rameshwaram

Our trip to Rameshwaram begins from Kushi Beach in Mandappam. Here is the driving roadmap from there. 

We also stopped at the Mandappam bird sanctuary on our way but I recommend skipping it in your itinerary.

From Kushi Beach, drive to the Abdul Kalam Memorial, then reach the hotel.

After some rest, drive to the famous Ramanathaswamy Temple . From there drive to Lakshman Teertha and the offbeat beaches of Rameshwaram I’ve mentioned in the detailed itinerary below.

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If you want to use the public transport to reach Rameshwaram, refer to the FAQ section at the end of the post.

After reaching Kushi beach you can easily use the local auto-rikshaws and buses to commute.

Unlike big cities like Chennai, communication can be a challenge for foreigners in Rameshwaram. So booking a cab or tour is better. I have listed the best tours later in my post.

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Mandapam Bird Sanctuary – a let-down

Mandapam is the gateway to Rameshwaram. It is the last area in mainland India before you cross the Pamban bridge to reach the island.

We took a small diversion to reach the bird sanctuary that we read some raving reviews on popular travel sites. It turns out to be sort of a let-down.

There weren’t too many birds when we went, but we did get some interesting photo subjects here. Aren’t the horses beautiful?

Aryaman Beach at Mandapam

Our next stop was the Aryaman beach, also known as the Kushi beach resort. There is a nominal entry fee of Rs. 20 to this isolated beach.

The approach road to the beach is rugged but you don’t need a 4-wheel drive for it. Kushi beach is one of the most spectacular beaches in India that I’ve been to.

Yes, the beaches of Dhanushkodi were even better, but we haven’t seen them till then. So, it was indeed a pleasant surprise to be greeted by coastal woods around marsh waters that were followed by clean white sand leading to the Prussian blue sea.

Located in the Palk Bay, this 2 km long stretch of shimmering beach is one of the best places to visit in the Rameshwaram trip.

You can go for a boat-ride at around Rs. 150 for 15 minutes. You can bargain for better rates.

There are many watersports activities that you can engage in on the beach. It’s said that the water is so clean that you can actually see the fish underneath. The water was clean indeed, but we didn’t find fish.

It was a refreshing stop after a long drive with little sleep at night. After this, we drive towards the flyover connecting to Pamban Island, a.k.a Rameswaram.

Pamban Bridge

Imagine looking at a train running on a bridge running across the spectacular sea and the bridge opening up to allow the ships to pass through.

That’s the Pamban Bridge, the first sea bridge in India and an engineering marvel in itself.

Constructed over 100 years ago in 1913, Pamban Bridge was also the longest sea bridge in India before the Bandra-Worli Sea link came up in 2009.

I have heard and read so much about it before that there was a great chance for this to be underwhelming. The good news is it was not. Pamban Bridge was love at first sight for me.

I could stand at the flyover all day gazing at the changing colors of the sea on both sides – blue, turquoise, sea-green, orange, red, grey.

There’s a bold warning that the sidewalks of Pamban Flyover are a no-parking zone and that doing so will attract an Rs.600 fine.

A warning that is conveniently ignored by everyone crossing the flyover at least once, despite it being under the traffic police surveillance.

However, at the end of the flyover, there is a marked parking zone where you can safely park your vehicle and spend as much time as you want to.

This is the most amazing photography spot in Rameshwaram.

For first-time visitors who don’t know about the restrictions, the view of the Pamban Bridge from the top is irresistible, and therefore they often tend to park their car or halt for a considerably long time.

Don’t do that. Not just because you can be fined but also because it can be dangerous to do so, especially with kids.

Tips to see the Pamban Bridge:

• Park your car in the parking zone end of the flyover and always stay on the side-walk
• Look out for the train running on the bridge, it’s an amazing experience
• Visit at the time of sunset for a mesmerizing view
• Take a train to Rameshwaram for a unique experience of crossing the sea by train

Abdul Kalam Memorial Museum

Who does not love Dr. Abdul Kalam? India’s favorite president, late Abdul Kalam was born in Rameshwaram.

A simple man with the humblest beginnings went on to become the Rocket-Man of India. After an illustrious career in science, he became India’s 11th President and later dedicated his life to teaching and philanthropy.

Abdul Kalam Memorial was our first stop on the island of Rameshwaram. It was constructed at the burial site of Dr. Abdul Kalam and has some of his humble possessions including his “Veena”.

Veena is a musical instrument that is an integral part of Indian classical music.

You can read more about this incredible personality in this book .

The entry to the memorial is free but you are not allowed to bring any camera inside. Phones must be switched off when you are inside the building.

This is a very small museum, but it was a heart-warming experience to learn about the life and exemplary works of the great man again.

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Reach Hotel at Rameshwaram

By the time we reached our hotel, it was nearly 2 pm. An important thing to know while planning a trip to Rameshwaram, is that there are only a few hotels that serve non-vegetarian food.

One of them that we found on Zomato was closed all day.

Hyatt Place which is now called Residency Towers Rameshwaram is a 4-star property with a beautiful swimming pool, a modern gymnasium, a spa, and a multi-cuisine Vegetarian restaurant.

So, if you are not too keen on fish and chicken, I’ll recommend Residency Towers Rameshwaram .

Hotel Ashoka and Hotel Ragavendra are the best 3-star properties for accommodation here at a cheaper rate than Hyatt.

Drive to Sri Ramanathawamy Temple

After taking some time to freshen up we decided to go out and explore the island on our own.

I did have an itinerary chalked out which had the famous landmarks of Rameshwaram – the Ramanathaswamy Temple, Lakshman Teertha and the five-faced Hanuman temple to name a few.

Ramanathaswamy temple is one of the four Hindu pilgrimage sites (“chardham”) associated with Ramayana, where people come for salvation.

The Ramanathaswamy temple is unmissable in any sightseeing tour to Rameshwaram. The temple has the longest corridor in India with 1212 ornate pillars and 22 holy springs.

The tall gopuram played hide and seek with us throughout the trip as we explored the other places in Rameshwaram.

Considering the queue before the temple and the parking lot, you will need to keep 2-hours aside for visiting Rameshwaram temple.

Olaikuda Beach Park

Olaikuda is a fishing village in Rameshwaram with a park for entertaining tourists. You can go for Kayaking and different types of boat ride in the lake water here.

We walked on the shore observing the fishermen and the tourists kayaking in the blue waters of the lake.

Though they are trying to make it a tourist attraction, the place is still off-the-radar as you can’t find it on TripAdvisor.

Rameshwaram Lighthouse

We continued to drive aimlessly towards the land’s end as seen on Google Map, and that’s how we reached the lighthouse beach of Rameshwaram.

This is another fishing village, but there were no tourists here. I loved how the small park near the beach had tree-houses and a well.

The lighthouse was closed when we went but we loved spending time on the desolate beach with no other tourists around.

Lakshman Teertha

Near the Ramanathaswamy temple is the Lakshman Teertha. This is a beach where pilgrims take a bath before visiting the Ramanathaswamy temple.

It is also a great place to view the sunset. However, the beach is quite dirty and stinky, unlike all other beaches of Rameshwaram.

I liked the spiritual energy out there, but this is not where I would spend much time.

Sunset at Vivekananda Memorial & Beach

We drove through the interiors of Rameshwaram while chasing the sunset to another offbeat place in the area.

The Vivekananda Memorial is a beautiful building that stands out for its bright saffron color and a colorful dome.

By the time we reached there, we had already missed the sunset, but we experienced the ethereal dusk at the beach behind.

The Vivekananda memorial itself is small and has only a few photographs and books of Swami Vivekananda, one of the greatest Hindu saints.

The beach here is spectacular and it was a great way to end our really long day.

After watching the changing colors of the sky to our greatest content, we returned to our hotel to retire for the day.

Day2 –Dhanushkodi and offbeat Mandapam

A mesmerizing drive to dhanushkodi.

After an amazing breakfast at Hyatt Place, we started off early to Dhanushkodi . Starting early at around 9 am was the best decision of the day.

The road to Dhanushkodi is one of the most scenic roads in India. Swanked by the ocean on both sides the road goes straight to the border of India.

We read about off-roading and the need to hire jeeps for the same, but that is obsolete information now. As the entire road is not just motorable but is the best-in-class.

There is a check post at the border of Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi as well. Vehicles are allowed to cross it only till around 11 am.

Otherwise, you will need to walk almost 2km in the hot sun or depend on passerby for a lift. After that vehicles can only exit from Dhanushkodi.

So, if you don’t have your own vehicle, it is prudent to go as early in the morning as you can and leave by 11 am. Even if you have your own car, reach early so that you can drive to the beach.

Exploring Dhanushkodi- the Ghost town of India

Once upon a time, there was a flourishing town called Dhanushkodi . With the Indian Ocean on one side and Bay of Bengal on the other, it was the only landmass separating India from Sri Lanka.

It was the gateway for international trade and pilgrimage. The fishermen families here lived a simple yet happy life.

Then came the cyclone of 1964. A disastrous one that ravaged the town and rendered it uninhabitable. The government declared it “Ghost Town”.

But few families still decided to stay back. It was their home after all.

53 years after the natural disaster the town started attaining significance once again, this time as a tourist attraction.

These families earn their living by fishing and selling coral artifacts to tourists. Stop at the vibrant beach-side markets to buy incredibly cheap souvenirs and eat fresh seafood at the shacks. 

Words are not enough to describe how I felt when I first stopped at a random beach of Dhanushkodi before reaching the main tourist beach. This was just a place where we stopped our car on our way to the Dhanushkodi beach. You have to keep 3-4 hours aside for a trip to Dhanushkodi, and it will be the highlight of your Rameshwaram itinerary.

Of course, we can’t just talk about a trip to Dhanushkodi and not talk about the famous Ram Setu or Adam’s bridge .

There are satellite pictures of a line of stones underneath the sea that connects Dhanushkodi to Sri Lanka.

According to mythology, this is the bridge that Lord Ram created with the help of Vaanar Sena (an army of monkeys) led by Sri Hanuman to cross the sea and reach Lanka.

That is where the mighty Raavan ruled and had kept Sri Ram’s wife Sita captive. Scientific studies have concluded it to be a natural wonder.

However, the carbon-dating of the rocks put the age at 7000-year-old, coinciding with the date of the events of Ramayana.

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Ramar Padham

On our way back from Dhanushkodi we stopped at Ramar Padham, the temple of Ram’s feet situated in a hillock called Gandha Madhana Parvatham.

It is considered to be the highest point in Rameshwaram from where you can get a panoramic view of the island.

If you bring your binoculars you can see the Pamban bridge, the Ramanathaswamy temple and the lighthouse from here.

Speedboat ride at seaside park

After a delicious seafood lunch (finally) at one of the not-so-fancy shacks of Dhanushkodi we came back to our hotel and changed into dry clothes for the second half of the day.

This time we headed straight to Pamban bridge once again, crossed it and reached the seaside park. It’s a small yet beautiful entertainment park that advertises glass-floor boat rides.

The glass-floor boats apparently help you see the fish underneath. A speedboat ride for two costs Rs. 400 (prices as of 2019).

However, when you actually enquire about it, they will tell you straight away that fish sighting is for the rare lucky ones.

They are true. The glass-floor is too soiled for you to be able to see anything underneath.

But that didn’t stop us from enjoying the ride. In fact, this is one of the best things to do on a trip to Rameshwaram.

Chasing the Sundarmudaiyan Fort

After this, we didn’t know where else to go that will be of interest. There are many other places on the tourist map including an aquarium that we could not find.

So instead, we spotted a place for the Sundarmudaiyan Fort and started following the Google maps for it.

On our way, we were surprised to see a peacock in secluded places running around on their own. However, that was the only attraction we found where we went.

We entered a village inside a forest and off-roaded through it, but we couldn’t find the fort anywhere.

Since there was no one around to even ask, we returned and started driving towards the beach.

Erwadi Beach

We didn’t know the name of this beach when we went here, and it was only when I looked back on my Google timeline, I found its name.

Once again, this was another quaint fishing village with no tourists around.

We spent time clicking a solo peacock in the coastal woodlands and waiting for it to flaunt its wings. Well, it didn’t.

This is a beautiful beach to visit if you just want to peacefully relax around in the lap of nature.

Sunset at Pamban

“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.”- Rabindranath Tagore

These are the only words that can describe the dramatic sky of the evening at Pamban. Our last stop was once again the Pamban Flyover itself on our way back to our hotel.

As I stood at the sidewalk of a busy highway and stared at the sunset, the cacophony of traffic faded into oblivion.

For those few minutes I had transcended into a different world, I was there at the horizon seeing off the sun while the clouds lingered by.

This was the end of our long weekend at one of the most spectacular parts of India.

The next day we would have to start early for our home to avoid the infamous Bangalore traffic on a Sunday evening.

We would be back in our mundane life revolving around the office and home. But these memories will keep us motivated to work hard and look forward to traveling again.

We had many road trips throughout the year, but Rameshwaram will always find a special place in my heart. I recommend this as one of the best trips in December in India.

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How to reach Rameswaram by public transport?

The best way to reach Rameshwaram is by train from Chennai or Madurai to Rameshwaram.

The train will cross the narrow sea through the 100-year-old Pamban bridge – an experience worth visiting India for.

Chennai, located 600 km from Rameshwaram, is the nearest big international airport.

It is followed by Bangalore which is 606 km from Rameshwaram.

However, there is no direct train from Bangalore to Rameshwaram. You have to take a train to Trichy and then get a local train or hire a cab to Rameshwaram.

Direct buses (government-run as well as private) ply from Bangalore to Madurai or Rameshwaram daily.

If you go to Madurai first, then you can take a local train or hire a cab to Rameshwaram. 

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Which is the best month to visit Rameshwaram ?

The best time to visit Rameshwaram is during the winter, that is, late November to early January . Overall, the weather here is hot, hotter, hottest round-the-year. So, plan your trip in the winter.

August to October is typically rainy season. It is a tricky time to visit Rameshwaram. Sure, the temperatures cool down and you can see a rainbow while across the two seas. But incessant rainfalls can be dangerous in this area.

The rest of the year in Rameshwaram is just hot, hotter and hottest. That’s not a great time to enjoy the beaches and go for outdoor adventures in this place.

How many days are enough for Rameshwaram ?

If you want to follow our itinerary, you need to have three days, considering one-day for returning to your hometown.

Two full days are needed to see all the best places in Rameshwaram , spend some time in the beaches and watch the sunset from the bridge.

However, if you want to club Madurai and Rameshwaram on a single trip, you will need three – four days .

What to eat in Rameswaram?

Owing to its religious significance for Hindus, most restuarants in Rameswaram serve pure vegetarian food.

Idli, Dosa, Uthapam, Sambar, Vada- you will enjoy various Tamilian delicacies here.

However, for great fish you must visit Dhanushkodi. The beach shacks in Dhanushkodi offer fresh fish and crabs.

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You always go and visit such cool place and write the best stories, thank you so much for sharing with us! 🙂

Thanks a lot Ann!

you r writing so well.. great stuff.. covered most of it..

Thanks a lot, Rohini. Glad you liked it. How are you? I hope you are doing well.

I don’t usually go on road trips, because I don’t own a car, but this one looks like full of nature spots which is really awesome! I especially like the stops at the beach and at water.

I visited Rameshwaram twice and loved the vibes of this place. Also Pamban bridge taking to this place is very unique. Taking bath in 108 temple sacred ponds is the most enchanting part of this trip.

I visited Rameshwaram earlier but never thought of visiting the places you mentioned here and I realized what all I missed. Such a beautiful pics and nicely explained. Now I am excited to go again soon and cover fully this time. Thanks for that…

Thanks a lot for your comment Jitu. I am glad that you found new places to explore from the blog. Do keep coming back for more.

Such a beautiful place, judging from your photos and write-up. Love your nature photos, and sunsets 🙂 That bridge is impressive – a bit scary, to be honest, but absolutely impressive, especially since it was built such a long time ago. Thanks for a great guide.

Rameshwaram is a beautiful place I have visited once. I love the way you have described each and every little thing in your blog. I m a traveller I love travelling such blogs really help me to explore more places. thank you so much. I had visited Chennai a few days back the climate was very hot comparatively but found a beautiful resort with great ambience.

Thanks Nisha for sharing your thoughts. Keep coming back to Backpack & Explore.

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Rameswaram 2 days itinerary – places to visit in Rameswaram

Today, we bring you a perfect Rameswaram 2 days itinerary!! Year end 2021, we made a plan to visit Rameswaram along with exploring the temples of Madurai , the Chettinad Tourist places including the Karaikudi houses and the Thanjavur Big Temple . It was a compact 5 days trip from Bangalore . So, we only spent a day in Rameswaram. And could only visit the Ramalingeshwara Temple there. But there were so many other places to visit in Rameswaram that we couldn’t, including a trip to Dhanushkodi.

Luckily, just over a year after that, we got a chance to make another trip to Rameswaram. So, this time, we decided to make it a Rameswaram 2 days itinerary. Thus exploring most of the places to visit in Rameswaram over these two days. So, here’s our Rameswaram 2 days itinerary, with the places to visit in the order mentioned. Assuming you will be visiting Rameswaram from Madurai like we did.

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Day 1 of Rameswaram 2 days Itinerary

Madurai to rameswaram trip.

We took a road trip from Bangalore to Madurai the day before. Upon reaching Madurai, we visited the Meenakshi Amman Temple . And stayed overnight at Kfour Apartments and Hotel which was very near to the highway. The next day we took a road trip from Madurai to Rameswaram which is throughout on NH 87.

The road condition is good. Half of the NH 87 from Madurai to Rameswaram is 4 lane while the other half is 2 lane. Overall , it takes around 3 hours to reach Rameswaram from Madurai. Around 15 kilometers before the bridge to Rameswaram, we stopped at this hotel for lunch.

Post lunch, we drove to the bridge. And stopped on the bridge for some beautiful snaps of the Pamban Island from here.

There after we crossed the bridge to enter the Pamban Island and continued on NH 87. The town of Rameswaram is around 8km inside the Pamban Island. And our hotel, S S Grand hotel , is located on the NH 87 itself. So, we first checked in into the hotel. By around 3:30 pm, we had settled in our room, freshened up and ready to start our trip of Rameswaram.

Exploring Dhanushkodi

We decided to explore Dhanushkodi for the rest of the day today. The ghost town of Dhanushkodi is located on the extension of NH 87, also called Rameswaram – Dhanushkodi road. A cyclone in the year 1964 destroyed this town and submerged major parts of it. The ruins of the old town buildings can be seen here. Moreover, driving through that last stretch of road with the Indian ocean flocking on one side and the Bay of Bengal on the other is an experience of it’s own. Further, 5km from the town of Dhanushkodi you reach the end of land in India – the Dhanushkodi beach.

There are several things to do on a trip to Dhanushkodi. Including excellent photography, enjoying seafood, spending quality time on the Dhanushkodi beach, exploring the ruins of the ghost town of Dhanushkodi, and much more. Here’s our complete blog post on our trip to Dhanushkodi.

After a wonderful trip to Dhanushkodi from Rameswaram, we returned back to our hotel by evening. Thereafter we had an early dinner and called it a day. As we planned to start our day early to explore rest of the places to visit in Rameswaram.

Day 2 of Rameswaram 2 days Itinerary

Day 2 of our Rameswaram 2 days itinerary was the day when we decided to explore most of the places to visit in Rameswaram. And this is how we planned our day.

Ramanathaswamy Temple Rameswaram

The first and foremost place to visit in Rameswaram is definitely Ramanasthawamy Temple in Rameswaram. Ramanathaswamy Temple is one of the most important temples of the Hindus. As it is considered one of the 4 most important pilgrimage destinations, the “ Char Dham “. And it is believed that a Hindu who visits all 4 dhamas in his or her life attains to salvation. But apart from being one of the 4 dhams, the Ramanathaswamy temple is also one of the jyotirlingas of Shiva. So, that makes it all the more important.

As a result, the temple sees a lot of rush all through the year. Visiting in early morning hours gives one the benefit of less crowd. So, we visited here early in the morning. We started from our hotel at around 6:30am. And we were able to complete our temple visit and be back to our hotel by 8:30am. So, it really paid off to wake up early and visit this temple.

Ramalingeshwara Temple timing : 6:00am to 12:00pm , 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Agniteertham

Right besides Ramanathaswamy temple lies the Agniteertham, on the banks of the ocean. Taking a dip into the water here is believed to relieve one of their sins.

After visiting the temple and Agniteertham, we had breakfast at our hotel. Post breakfast, we visited rest of the places, except Villoondi Teertham on foot. As they were all at walking distance from the hotel.

Visiting Lakshmana Theertham

The first site that we visited from our hotel post breakfast was Lakshmana Teertham. In Rameswaram and around it, there are around 64 holy theerthas out of which 22 are located in the complex of Sri Ramanathaswamy temple. Lakshmana Theertham is one of the few which is located outside the main temple complex. This temple is located to Lord Lakshmana, the brother of Lord Rama.

The Lakshmana Theertham is built in Dravidian style of architecture. It has a beautiful, colorful corridor, which feels like a mini version of the largest corridor of Ramanathaswamy Temple. Inside, there are idols of Lord Rama, Lord Lakshmana, and Goddess Sita. Also, the temple has a pond besides it, with a mandapa in the center. Overall it is a beautiful and significant temple to include in the list of places to visit in Rameswaram on your Rameswaram 2 days itinerary.

Lakshmana Theertham Temple timing : 6:00am to 12:00pm , 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple

Barely 200 meters from Lakshmana Temple lies the temple of Panchmukhi Hanuman, which has a tall idol of Lord Hanuman. The word “Panchmukhi” literally means “five faced” and this idol of Lord Hanuman contains 5 faces, hence the Temple name. Overall, Rameswaram is all about Ramayana and it’s characters. So, no wonder there are temples dedicated to Lakshmana, Hanumana, Sita and other important Ramayana Gods and Goddess apart from Sri Rama.

House of A P J Abdul Kalam

A significant person whose homeland was Rameswaram was India’s famous scientist and president, Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam . There is a memorial on NH 87 built in the memory and honour of Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, right when you enter Rameswaram. Also, you can visit his house, which is hardly 500 meters from the Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple. And if time permits, you can also visit his burial ground.

Villoondi Teertham

A very special place to include in your Rameswaram 2 days itinerary is Villoondi Teertham – a sweet water lake that sprouts right in the middle of the ocean from nowhere like a mystery unresolved!! Legends say that Lord Rama created this lake for his army to drink water while they were working on building the Ram Setu. The Ram Setu being the bridge connecting the Pamban Island to Sri Lanka, where his wife Sita was kept captive by Ravana.

Villoondi Teertham is located around 6 km from the above attractions. And you can easily hire an autorickshaw which will take you to the spot.

Overall, we completed a visit to all these places in a couple of hours. And then came back to our hotel. The hotel checkout time was around 12pm. So, around this time, we checked out and started our trip back to Madurai. Because we wanted to halt for the night at Madurai. And continue our journey from Madurai to Bangalore the next day. In case you can spend one more night in Rameswaram, you can take a lot more time to explore all the above destinations all through the day. And also, visit some more places like the Seetha Theertham, The Olaikuda beach, Ariyaman beach and several other temples.

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Where to stay in Rameswaram

Rameswaram has several hotels, most of them are in the mid to small budget range. Then there are also Oyo rooms and hostels available at very cheap prices. We have stayed at Daiwik Hotel on our first trip to Rameswaram and in S S Grand hotel on our second trip to Rameswaram. Both these hotels are located right on NH 87 which makes getting into the town and moving out easy. Also, since we have travelled in our own vehicle both the times, these hotels had ample parking space, which was one of our requirements. Here’s a list of hotels in Rameswaram from our partner site that you can browse to book one.

How to reach Rameswaram

One can conveniently reach Rameswaram from Madurai via NH 87. One can also reach Rameswaram from Chettinad Region and Karaikudi , the roads are in excellent condition. Since Madurai is a major town of Tamil Nadu, it is well connected to the rest of India via road, rail and air network. So, one can conveniently reach Madurai. And then either drive to Rameswaram or take a train to Rameswaram via the famous Pamban Bridge. We drove from Bangalore to Madurai on NH 44 and then further drove from Madurai to Rameswaram on NH 87.

A trip to Rameswaram via the railways is also one of the most famous ways of reaching Rameswaram. Since it is an experience in itself to travel over the Pamban Bridge which is the only rail bridge in India built over an ocean – a marvel of the engineering excellence in India.

What is the best season to visit Rameswaram

The winter season is the best time to visit Rameswaram. As the temperature in Rameswaram remains moderately hot in this time, ranging from 25 degree to 30 degree celcius. In rainy season, when it rains heavily, you might be able to visit Dhanushkodi. Same is the case if there are predictions of cyclone, which often happen to arrive in this area around the year end time. So, check the weather predictions before visiting. The summer months of March onwards might see slight rise in the mercury, making it uncomfortable to explore around during the day.

With this, we conclude our Rameswaram 2 days itinerary details and the list of places to visit in Rameswaram. Hope it helps you plan your trip to Rameswaram. If you will like to explore the region further, here are some more articles about places to visit and things to see in this region of Tamil Nadu:

A day exploring Kanyakumari

The Thirumalai Nayakar Palace Madurai

Athangudi Palace Karaikudi

Things to do in Madurai in a day

Exploring Thanjavur

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Sightseeing is limited to the places mentioned in the itinerary. If time permits, you may visit additional places (not mentioned in itinerary) by paying for extra kilo-meters to the cab driver.

In case of natural disasters or cab strike, BangaloreTravelz.com may suggest alternate destination or alternate dates. If no alternate tour / dates can be arranged by BangaloreTravelz.com, your tour may be cancelled and 100% of your booking amount will be refunded

In extreme cases, your tour may be cancelled by BangaloreTravelz.com for unavoidable reasons (within 24 hours of booking) and 100% of your booking amount will be refunded

In rare cases, the primary hotel mentioned in the tour page may be unavailable. You will be offered alternate accommodation in the same or higher category. If you are not satisfied with alternate hotel, you may choose to cancel the tour (100% of booking amount will be refunded).

Hotel rooms are provided on twin sharing basis. In case of 3 adults or child above 5 years, 3-sharing room or Room with extra bed/mattress will be provided

Wherever room category is not mentioned in the quote / website, Standard room will be provided

Hotel may deny check-in for unmarried couple and no refund will be issued in such cases

Please check weekly off days for sightseeing places. Also, few places may be closed due to heavy rains / maintenance without prior intimation & we have no control on such incidents. Wherever possible, alternate sightseeing may be arranged in such cases.

Entry Fees & Activity Fees may change without any intimation and we have no control on the same. All fees mentioned in our website are for Indian nationals.

Any special requests like English/Hindi speaking driver is based on availability and can't be guaranteed

Refund for cancelled tours usually takes around 30-45 business days

Additional charges may apply for Airport Pick-up/Drop (select Airport Pickup/Drop option from 'Customize' popup on Tour Page)

Any issues encountered during the trip need to be resolved with Tour Manager immediately during the trip. Issues can't be addressed after completion of the trip.

BangaloreTravelz.com liability is limited to providing cab & stay. Sightseeing is complementary and it carries no liability. While we try our best to cover all places in the itinerary, no refund will be issued for sightseeing missed during the trip.

Vehicles Provided (all vehicles are A/C only) : Hatchback - Indica V2, Swift, Ritz, similar; Sedan - Dzire, Etios, Fiesta, Xcent, Amaze, similar; SUV - Innova, Xylo, or similar

Hotel Voucher will take at least 2 working days from the date of booking

All Hotels are booked in the name of Primary Traveler mentioned at the time of booking. Any change in guest name is considered as tour canceled and rebooked - cancellation charges apply & hotels based on availability. Valid ID & Address proof need to be carried for all guests including children.

On Christmas (Dec 25th) & New Year (Dec 31st), Hotel may charge extra amount for Mandatory gala night dinner from guests (directly payable at hotel - not included in the package cost)

If hotel does not provide complimentary breakfast, INR 100 for 2-star, INR 150 for 3-star & INR 250 for 4-star will be provided as Breakfast expenses per person (above 5 years). If you miss complimentary breakfast in the hotel due to early morning sightseeing (before 8 AM), you need to have breakfast outside at own expense.

Cab & Driver details will be provided 10 hours before the Trip Start Time

In case the cab arrival is delayed on Day 1, you can extend the trip end time on last day up to the duration the cab pickup is delayed.

In case of vehicle breakdown and issue is not resolved in 2 hours (from the time the issue is reported), we will provide alternate vehicle (or) free accommodation in nearby town until the issue is resolved.

Usually Hotels don't charge for below 3 years kids, no need to select kids below 3 years while booking tour. In case of any charges by hotels for below 3y kids, amount needs to be paid directly at the hotel.

Refund is issued only in case hotel denies check-in and customer had to book own stay or vehicle could not be provided and customer arranges own transport.

In case of any delay in arrival / start time, driver & BangaloreTravelz.com team should be communicated before trip start time. In case of no communication / response from customer at the time of pickup, cab driver will wait for maximum 2 hours at given pickup location. Past 2 hours, trip will be considered as cancelled & no refund is possible.

All payments for International tours to be made in USD unless mentioned in other currency

Below Cancellation Policy is applicable for all tours irrespective of date of booking and mode of booking:

Cancellation Policy (Domestic Tours Except Andamans & North East) - Travel Date Jan 6 to Dec 10:

16 days & beyond from date of travel (excluding travel date) - 20% of Order Total is charged as cancellation fee

Between 8-15 days from date of travel (excluding travel date) - 50% of Order Total is charged as cancellation fee

Between 3-7 days from date of travel (excluding travel date) - 75% of Order Total is charged as cancellation fee

No Refund if cancelled within 2 days from date of travel, excluding travel date (sorry, we already paid for your Hotel & Cab by this time)

Cancellation Policy (International Tours, Andamans & North East) - Travel Date Jan 6 to Dec 10:

31 days & beyond from date of travel (excluding travel date) - 25% of Order Total is charged as cancellation fee

Between 16-30 days from date of travel (excluding travel date) - 50% of Order Total is charged as cancellation fee

Between 8-15 days from date of travel (excluding travel date) - 75% of Order Total is charged as cancellation fee

No Refund if cancelled within 7 days from date of travel, excluding travel date (sorry, we already paid for your Hotel & Cab by this time)

Cancellation Policy (All Tours) - Travel Date Dec 11 to Jan 5:

16 Days & Beyond from date of travel (excluding travel date) - 50% of Order Total is charged as cancellation fee

In case of national lockdown / epidemic like Coronavirus, free reschedule can be arranged, if confirmed at least one week before travel date. For tour cancellation, above cancellation policy will apply.

Bangalore to Rameswaram 2 Days Tour Package

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Bangalore to Rameshwaram Tour Packages, Rameshwaram Packages from Bengaluru

Looking for a break away from city life? If yes then plan a tour to Rameshwaram, the spiritual heaven of Southern India. This holy town, which is also considered to be one of the char dham is blessed with its high religious significance. It is also one among the 12 jyotirlinga of the country. Located in the state of Tamil Nadu, Rameshwaram has been associated with Hindu religious epic Ramayana. This holy land is the place where Lord Rama has offered his prayers to Lord Shiva after killing the demon Ravana. A popular pilgrimage, Rameshwaram also presents breath-taking scenic beauty and ancient architecture, making Rameswaram tour perfect for everyone.

Located at distance of slightly more than 600 km, Rameshwaram can be reached within 10 hours of time from silicon city Bangalore by road. However, for a perfect tour, along with an alluring destination, one needs proper tour planning and accesses to required facilities. At Holidays DNA, we make it easier for you to plan your Rameshwaram tour. We have designed an extensive array of Rameshwaram tour packages from various cities and towns.

Our Bangalore to Rameswaram Tour Packages has been exclusively created for our customers travelling from Bangalore and nearby areas. A wide array of tour packages has been designed by our travel experts so as to suit everyone’s requirements. Whether you are looking for a luxury travel or a Rameshwaram budget tour package; a family tour package or a tour plan for a solo travel you will find a wide array of suitable tour packages at Holidays DNA.

By booking a Bangalore to Rameshwaram Tour Package from Holidays DNA, you can travel in the exact way you want as we offer flexibility to choose from various options. For accommodation our customers can choose from various selected hotels and resorts, based on their budget and specifications while we ensure that your stay is comfortable irrespective of which package or hotel (5 star hotel, 4 star hotel to a budget hotel) you choose. Along with promising a hassle free stay, our travel experts also make special arrangements such as babysitting, wheelchair, guide or even room decoration if needed.

In addition to this, most of our Rameshwaram tour packages from Bengaluru include a taxi of your choice with driver for sightseeing. You can go to all the popular places to see in Rameshwaram and explore for as much time as you wish while the driver waits to take you to other tourist attractions. Driver fees, toll gates charges and parking fees are also included in the package itself. Few of the places that visit on Rameshwaram tour are Gandamadana Parvatham, Rama Sethu , Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple with 22 separate teerthams Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Pamban Bridge, Agnitheertham, Ariyaman Beach, and and Dhanushkodi .

There is option of pickup and drop services from airport/railway station or bus stand to your respective hotel is also offered in these packages. Our Bangalore to Rameshwaram Tour Package can also be customised if in case you have specific requirement. You can let our travel experts know of your interests and ideas to get a tailor-made holiday package.

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Top Tourism Places to visit in Rameshwaram

Top places to visit in rameswara.

• Agnitheertham in Rameshwaram
• Badrakaliamman Temple in Rameshwaram
• Devipatnam in Rameshwaram
• Dhanushkodi in Rameshwaram
• Former President "A.P.J. Abdul Kalam House" Museum in Rameshwaram
• Gandamadana Parvatham / Lord Rama Footprint / Rama Theertham in Rameshwaram
• Holy Island Water Sports in Rameshwaram
• Jada Tirtham in Rameshwaram
• Kothandaramaswamy Temple in Rameshwaram
• Kushi Beach / Ariyaman Beach in Rameshwaram
• Lakshmana Tirtham in Rameshwaram
• Pamban Bridge / Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge in Rameshwaram
• Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple in Rameshwaram
• Rama Setu (Adam’s Bridge) in Rameshwaram
• Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameshwaram
• Sugreevar Theertham in Rameshwaram
• Thirupullani Temple / Sri Adi Jagannatha Perumal Temple in Rameshwaram
• Villondi Teertham in Rameshwaram
• Water Bird Sanctuary in Rameshwaram
• Jatayu Tirtham Temple in Rameshwaram
• Sea World Aquarium Rameshwaram
• Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Memorial Rameshwaram