India Tourism | Rameshwaram

The sacred island town of Rameswaram at the extreme south-eastern limit of the Indian Peninsula, has one of India's most venerated temples. A fine example of South Indian architecture,the temple is renowed for its many pillared corridors, about 1220 metres in length.

Temparature (°C):
Summer: Max 37, Min 30
Winter: Max 30, Min 25
Best Season: Throughout the year, but preferably October to March
STD Code: 04573

How to get there

	Air: Nearest airport Madurai (167 kms) is connected by Indian Airlines flights with Bombay, Calicut and Chennai.
	Rail: Rameshwaram is connected by rail directly to Chennai, Madurai, Trichy and Coimbatore where Chennai is connected with all the main places in India.
	Road: Rameshwaram is connected by regular bus services with Kanyakumari 320 kms, Karaikudi 149 kms, Chennai 666 kms, Madurai 167 kms, Ramanathapuram 55 kms, Sivaganga 136 kms, Pudukottai 188 kms, Tanjore 248 kms, Tuticorin 180 kms, Tiruchendur 209 kms etc.

Places of Interest

Agnitheertham (2.5 kms)
Shri Ramnathswamy Temple (2 kms)
Gandhamadhana Parvadham (4 kms)
Kothandaramaswamy Temple (60 kms)

Excursions

Kurusadai Island (20 kms)

The Region