Rameswaram

Rameswaram is an island town in the Gulf of Mannar at sea level, off the south eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, and a major centre of Rameswaram tourism and Rameswaram travel guide itineraries. It is one of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites of Hinduism and is closely associated with the Ramayana legend, where Lord Rama is believed to have built a bridge to Lanka to rescue Sita from Ravana, making it one of the most important places to visit in Rameswaram. The island is connected to the mainland by the Pamban Bridge, a 2.3 kilometre sea bridge opened in 1914 and India’s first sea bridge, along with the parallel road bridge, both key highlights of Rameswaram sightseeing and top attractions in Rameswaram. At the centre of the town is the Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva and famous for its 1,000 metre long corridor with 1,212 carved pillars, the longest temple corridor in the world, making it the main focus of Rameswaram tour packages, Rameswaram holidays, and any Rameswaram trip. Beyond the temple, the island includes Dhanushkodi, a ghost town destroyed by the 1964 cyclone, and the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial, adding depth to things to do in Rameswaram and Rameswaram sightseeing. Modern Rameswaram is a working pilgrimage and fishing town, quiet between festivals but highly active during Shivratri and Kartik Purnima, making it a distinctive destination for those planning to visit Rameswaram and stay in Rameswaram hotels.