Nestled in Pamban Island that is shaped like a conch, Rameswaram, in Tamil Nadu, is a quaint town that is connected to the Indian mainland by the 2-km-long Pamban bridge. Drawing thousands of pilgrims every year, Rameswaram is renowned for Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Speckled with a number of other religious sites, this quiet town is an ideal spiritual retreat.

Rameswaram is heavily associated with the stories of Lord Rama, who left the Indian mainland to rescue his wife, Goddess Sita, from the clutches of Ravana, who had taken her to Sri Lanka. A stone's throw from Rameswaram lies Dhanushkodi that has been endowed with magical natural beauty. Flanked by the Bay of Bengal on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other, Dhanushkodi is an explorer's delight.

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Kurusadai Island

Kurusadai Island

Visible from mainland Ramanathapuram in the Gulf of Mannar is...

Pamban Bridge

Pamban Bridge

Constructed by the British during the early 20th century, the...

Agnitheertham

Agnitheertham

One of the holiest places for Hindus, Agnitheertham is among the 64...

Sethukarai

Sethukarai

A place of immense religious significance, Sethukarai or the Sethu...

Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple

Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple

The most popular attraction of Rameswaram, Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple...

Mandapam

Mandapam

A gateway to Rameswaram, the quaint little town of Mandapam is where...

Ramanathapuram

Ramanathapuram

Home to numerous ancient temples and the Ramalingavilasam Palace,...

Devakottai

Devakottai

Dotted with temples that are noted for their architectural beauty,...

Kothandaramaswamy Temple

Kothandaramaswamy Temple

Situated a stone's throw from Rameswaram, Kothandaramaswamy Temple is...

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial

Sprawling over an area of over 2 acre, the memorial of former...

Pudukkottai

Pudukkottai

Steeped in history, the town of Pudukkottai is scattered with many...

Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi

A paradise for nature and beach lovers, Thoothukudi or Tuticorin, as...

Dhanushkodi

Dhanushkodi

Flanked by the Bay of Bengal on one side and the Indian Ocean on the...

madurai

madurai

One of the oldest living cities, Madurai, holds the soul of Tamil...

Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari

Poised at the confluence of the Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal and...

tiruchirapalli

tiruchirapalli

Lying along the banks of River Cauvery, the ancient city of...