Rameswaram Ramanathaswamy

Ramanathaswamy temple, a Jyotirlinga and Char Dham, on Pamban island — famous for its long pillared corridors and the holy baths in its theerthams. Dhanushkodi is at the tip of the island.

Plan this pilgrimage (2 days)Official booking site ↗

Best time to go

October to April. Winds can be strong in the monsoon months.

Festivals (expect crowds)

Maha Shivaratri
Thirukalyanam (July–August)
Navaratri

Darshan & practical tips

Bathe at Agni Theertham (the sea) before the theertham baths inside the temple; carry a change of clothes.
The road to Dhanushkodi can close in rough weather — go in the morning.
Add Madurai (about 170 km) for the Meenakshi temple.

Timings, dress codes and booking rules change — confirm on the official temple or trust site before you travel.

How to reach Rameswaram

Train: Rameswaram (RMM) — 2 km · Pamban Jn (PBM) — 14 km · Madurai Jn (MDU) — 187 km
Air: Jaffna International Airport (JAF) — 125 km · Madurai Airport (IXM) — 184 km
Road: Madurai ~186 km · Thanjavur ~210 km · Tiruchirappalli ~225 km · Tirunelveli ~229 km · Kodaikanal ~283 km

Suggested 2-day plan

Day 1: Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple → Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial → Kothandaramaswamy Temple
Day 2: Kurusadai island - community based Eco tourism → Arichal Munai Beach → Devipattinam Navagraha Temple

Make it my trip — add stays, trains and tripmates

Temples near Rameswaram

Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple · temple · Ramanathapuram · ~0 km · Very popular · Must-see
Rameshwaram Ramanathaswamy Temple · temple · Ramanathapuram · ~0 km · Must-see
Kothandaramaswamy Temple · temple · Ramanathapuram · ~9 km · Must-see
Sri Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple and Floating Stones · temple · Ramanathapuram · ~1 km
Arulmigu Nambunayakiyamman Temple · temple · Ramanathapuram · ~4 km
Jada Theertham Sivan Temple · temple · Ramanathapuram · ~4 km
Sarvaroga Nivaran Teertham · temple · Ramanathapuram · ~5 km
Sree Ekantha Ramasamy Temple · temple · Ramanathapuram · ~7 km
Runa Vimochana Theertham · temple · Ramanathapuram · ~8 km
Villoondi Theertham · temple · Ramanathapuram · ~8 km
Kothandarama Temple · temple · Ramanathapuram · ~9 km
Vivekananda Memorial Hall · temple · Ramanathapuram · ~14 km
Srimath Pamban Kumaragurudasa Swamigal Thirukovil · temple · Ramanathapuram · ~37 km

Other places to see nearby

Rameswaram TV Tower · attraction · Ramanathapuram · ~1 km · Must-see
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial · museum · Ramanathapuram · ~6 km · Very popular · Must-see
Dhanushkodi · fort · Ramanathapuram · ~20 km · Must-see
Kachchatheevu · river spot · Jaffna · ~32 km · Must-see
St. Antony's Shrine · church · Jaffna · ~32 km · Must-see
Hare · river spot · Ramanathapuram · ~35 km · Must-see
Palk Bay · beach · Kilinochchi · ~73 km · Must-see
Rameswaram Lighthouse · beach · Ramanathapuram · ~4 km
Pamban Island · river spot · ~7 km
Indian Ocean Beach · beach · Ramanathapuram · ~13 km · Well liked
Kurusadai island - community based Eco tourism · sanctuary · Ramanathapuram · ~14 km · Well liked
Kunthukal Beach · beach · Ramanathapuram · ~14 km · Highly rated
Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve and National Park · sanctuary · Ramanathapuram · ~15 km · Well liked
Old City Beach · beach · Ramanathapuram · ~25 km · Highly rated
ICAR-CMFRI Museum & Aquarium · museum · Ramanathapuram · ~26 km · Well liked

Frequently asked

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