The Best Experiences to Try in Rameswaram
Visit the House of APJ Abdul Kalam
APJ Abdul Kalam is one of the most influencial citizens of India and he was born and raised in Rameswaram. The former President was a scientist and rocket engineer and it was on the seashores of this town that he decided to pursue his passion for aircrafts and physics.
After his death in 2015, Kalam was buried in Rameswaram and today, you can visit the Kalam House to see things that belonged to the beloved Missile Man of India.
Walk Through the Longest Corridor in the World
The Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple isn’t only a popular pilgrimage site in Rameswaram, it is also home to the longest corridor in the world, which runs 197 meters from east to west and 133 meters from north to south with thousands of pillars lining it.
But before you can walk through this famous corridor, you must bathe in one of the 22 teerthams around the temple, which is believed to be sacred.
See the Ram Setu
The Ram Setu also known as the Adam’s bridge is a 48-kilometer set of limestone shoals between the Pamban Island in India and the Mannar Island in Sri Lanka.
Legend has it that this bridge was built for Lord Rama to reach Sri Lanka to rescue Sita.
Cross India’s First Sea Bridge
Thousands of pilgrims cross the Pamban Bridge every day to visit Rameswaram, the first sea bridge in India.
It is the only bridge that connects Rameswaram with the mainlands and is located in the second most corrosive environment in the world.
Visit the Ghost Town of Dhanushkodi
Located 20 kilometers away from Rameswaram is the fishing village of Dhanushkodi, a town where the Bay of Bengal meets the Indian Ocean. Right at the tip of Tamil Mandu, Dhanushkodi is the closest place in India to Sri Lanka and has untouched beaches perfect for long walks and enjoying some sun and sand.
Indeed, Rameswaram is one of the most underrated travel destinations in India. Being home to one of the country’s brightest minds and one of the most significant temples for pilgrims, Dhanushkodi is definitely a town that everyone visiting India should stop by.
Rameswaram holiday packages
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