Hello everyone! Welcome to Trip Trek Tales. Today we are going to explore Rameswara, or sometimes called Rameshwaram, a sacred town on Pamban Island, Tamil Nadu.
Rameswaram is a beautiful town in Tamil Nadu and a holy place as well. The place is quite famous among Hindus. It is a place where Lord Rama created a bridge across the sea to Sri Lanka.
Do you know Rameshwaram has the first sea bridge joining Mandapam with Pamban and Rameshwaram? Yes, you heard it right. In the next few minutes, we are going to discuss the tourist places in Rameshwaram and also discuss the ways to reach Rameswaram from popular Indian states.
The Best Places to Visit in Rameshwaram
Rameshwaram is a sacred town in Tamil Nadu; almost all tourist places in Rameshwaram are sacred temples. We are listing the famous places to visit in Rameshwaram. When planning your trip to Rameshwaram, keep these places on your itinerary.
Ramanathaswamy Temple
Better known as Rameshwaram Temple, Ramanathaswamy Temple has immense popularity across India and outside. Beautiful Dravidian architecture, towering Gopuram, and huge corridors with intricate carvings across 1000 pillars certainly prove the mettle of Indian architectural marvels.
Ramanathaswamy Temple is a place where Lord Rama worshipped Shiva after defeating Ravana. Lord Hanuman brought the Shivalinga from Mount Kailash, as there was no Shivalinga in Rameshwaram at that time. The place is also sometimes known as Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga, as it is also one of the 12 Jyotirlinga. This should be one of the first places to visit in Rameshwaram when you reach the town.
Kalam National Memorial
It is a must-see place to visit in Rameshwaram. Kalam National Memorial was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2017. The memorial is surrounded by a beautiful garden, and inside you will see the works and things associated with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. There you will find rare paintings of Abdul Kalam, a model of the Agni Missile, and everything related to Dr. . APJ Abdul Kalam. This memorial is to appreciate the works of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, and every person who is coming to Rameshwaram must visit this place.
Villoondi, Theertham Beach
Villoondi means buried bow. The place has an association with the Ramayana. According to folklore, here Lord Rama dug a sweet water well to quench the thirst of Goddess Sita. You can still find the well, and you can still taste the sweet water here directly from the well. The well is surrounded by the ocean, and surprisingly, the water in it is still sweet and drinkable.
Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple
Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple is a holy temple for Hindus. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Hanuman. The temple is unique as it represents Hanuman with five faces. Here you will also see the floating stone that was used during the construction of Ram Setu by Vanar Sena. When you enter the temple, you will certainly find yourself surrounded by a divine aura.
Pamban Bridge
The Pamban Bridge is an architectural marvel connecting Pamban Island with mainland India. It is the second-longest bridge in India made by sea. Earlier, this bridge was the only network for transport between Pamban and India. When you visit Rameshwaram by road, make sure to stop at the flyover just beside this bridge and wait for the train to pass over from Pamban Bridge. The gap between the bridge and the ocean is very small, which makes it a sight to behold.
Dhanushkodi
It is an abandoned town in the Pamban village, located at the south-eastern tip of Pamban Island. The place was destroyed in 1964 due to a cyclone. If you are planning to visit here, be ready to see the exquisite beach view. The place is surreal and is surrounded by the Indian Ocean on one side and the Bay of Bengal on the other. Here you will see the confluence of the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal, which is the last point of India.
Agniteertham
It is a sacred site located in Rameswaram, near the main temple, Ramanathaswamy Temple. This is the place where Goddess Sita took a bath before worshipping Lord Shiva. During that time, Agni Dev appeared and convinced Lord Rama about Goddess Sita’s purity. Here you will take a bath in the sea; however, the strange part is that the sea is silent and very calm. You won’t even see a small wave in this area.
How to Reach Rameshwaram
There are several options to reach Rameswaram. It all depends on how you would prefer to travel and the duration of your trip.
- By Air: You can take a flight to Coimbatore airport and then take a bus to Rameshwara.
- By Train: Reach Bengaluru by train, then take a bus to Rameshwaram.
Note: All these travel options are from Delhi.
Rameshwaram is a beautiful place to visit and feel divinity. When you plan your trip, be aware of the monsoon. Things are not good during the monsoon here, and you may not be able to travel much. Therefore, plan your trip according to the weather conditions. Overall, Rameshwaram is a must-visit place once in a lifetime.
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