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Sightseeing Highlights:
At the centre of the town, lies the Ramanathaswamy temple, one of the most important temples in the south of India.
Besides the main temple, other attractions include Agnitheertham and Dhanushkodi, so named after Lord Rama's bow, which has a nice bathing pool and one of the nicest beaches in this area.
There are also pristine beaches in Olaikuda and Pamban.
Besides being a pilgrimage centre, Rameswaram Island also has several places, which are ideal picnic spots. One can also explore the fishing hamlets around Rameshwaram
Other Activities:
A visit to Adam's bridge, which is the chain of reefs, sandbanks and islets that almost connect Sri Lanka to India. It is also the spot of the mythological bridge build by Rama.
Bird watching is also possible here with flamingos, sea gulls and a variety of birds migrating to the Rameswaram Island during winter.
The Kurusadai Islands west of the Pamban Bridge are also of great interest to marine biologists as a marine reserve. One can buy a number of handicrafts and locally produced items from all over the town but especially around the temple.
Known as the Varanasi of South India, Rameshwaram is a major pilgrimage centre for Hindus, for both Shaivaites and Vaishnavites. It lies on an island in the Gulf of Mannar, at the tip of the Indian peninsula. It is a major historical and cultural centre and is considered as the mythological place from where Lord Rama built the bridge to Lanka. |
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