Around Rameswaram
| Name of the Places |
Kurusadi Island (23 kms )
This and number of other islands are situated to the west of the Pamban Bridge. It is a paradise for biologists. There are number of other islands in the area. |
Ramanathapuram ( 55 Kms )
Apart from being the district headquarters, this is an ancient town from where Sethupathis ruled their territory. The Ramalinga Vilasam palace with good paintings, and the tomb of Thayumana swamigal, a philosopher saint, are worth visiting. |
Mandapam ( 18 Kms )
Connects Rameswaram with the main land. A boat ride to Kurusadai island can be arranged from here. |
Tirupallani ( 64 Kms )
It is also called as Dharbasayanam, the Vishnu temple is dedicated to Lord Adi Jaganathaperumal. |
Sethukarai ( 68 Kms )
The Pilgrim Centre. |
Devipattinam ( 70 Kms )
It is also called as Navabashanam, this coastal village has a temple dedicated to Devi who is said to have killed the Demon Mahishasura at this spot. |
Uthirakosamangai ( 72 Kms )
There is an ancient Siva temple , where the deity is carved in Emerald.The annual "Arudhra" festival in December attracts large number of devotees. |
Erwadi ( 80 Kms ) :
The Tomb of Ibrahim syed aulia is visited by the Muslim pilgrams from other states, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore.The annual festival in honour of this muslim saint, takes place in December. |
Uppoor ( 85 Kms ) :
There is a Vinayagar temple at this place. It is said that Sri Rama worshipped the Vinayagar on his way to SriLanka. |
Kanchirankulam ( 105 Kms )
A water bird sanctuary is located here. |
Valinokkam ( 90 Kms )
A sea side village with a verdant beach and natural scene. The sea is very calm here. |
Places Of Interest in Rameswaram
Name of the Places |
Distance(Kms) |
Shri Ramanathaswamy temple |
- |
Agni Theertham |
0.1 |
Lakshman Theertham |
1 |
Seetha |
1 |
Ramar |
1 |
Ramar Patham |
2.5 |
NambunayagiAmman Temple |
5 |
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On the way to Dhanushkodi
Name of the Places |
Distance(Kms) |
Bathirakaliamman Temple |
0.5 |
Kothandaramar Temple |
10 |
Dhanushkodi |
10-18 |
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Beaches
Name of the Beaches |
Distance(Kms) |
| Danushkodi |
10-18 |
| Pamban |
12 |
| Mandapam |
18 |
| Olaikuda |
1.5 |
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