Flanked by the Bay of Bengal on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other, Dhanushkodi is an explorer's delight. A gorgeous town with abundant natural beauty, Dhanushkodi is noted for water sports adventures like surfing. For bird lovers, Dhanushkodi is an absolute paradise as migratory birds from countries like Australia arrive here every year. The seashores of Dhanushkodi are speckled with rare variety of shells, which make great souvenirs for visitors.

Dhanushkodi is rooted in spirituality and mythology and is believed to be the place where Lord Rama had ordered Lord Hanuman to build a bridge that could carry his army across to Sri Lanka, where Ravana had taken Goddess Sita.

To reach Dhanushkodi, tourists need to cross over to the Pamban Island from the mainland. The best way of doing so is by taking a train through the popular Pamban Bridge.