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Tour
Description:
 Rameswaram (Chennai to Rameswaram 572 km) is a small island in
the Gulf of Mannar, is a major pilgrim centre. It is connected to
the mainland by road and railway bridges. Rameswaram is a holy place
because Sri Rama, on his return from Sri Lanka, offered his thanks
to Lord Shiva and performed pooja to wash away his sin in killing
the Demon King, Ravana.
Rameswaram is known for its 22 theerthas or wells in and around the
main temple. This place is equally sacred to both Vaishnavites and
Shaivites. According to Hindu Mythology, if one visits Rameswaram
and prays to Lord Shiva one will be relieved of one’s sins. It is
197 metres long.
The Ramanathaswamy temple is renowned for its magnificent corridors
and massive sculptured pillars. The third corridor of Ramanathaswamy
temple is the longest one in the world.
Besides pilgrimage, Rameswaram Island has several places, which are
ideal picnic spots. There are beautiful beaches at Olaikuda,
Dhanushkodi and Pamban. The Olaikuda beach is 1 km from the main
temple and s engulfed by coral reefs, which makes bathing in the sea
safe and enjoyable. With diving glasses and respiration tubes, scuba
diving is safe and possible. Flamingos, sea gulls and a variety of
birds migrate to the Rameswaram Island during winter.
Rameswaram is a main fishing centre of Tamil Nadu. Variety of fishes
including export quality fish like prawns, sea cucumber, and lobster
are available here. Rameswaram is also famous for its dry fish.
Sri Ramanathaswamy
Temple: This temple situated near the sea on the eastern side of
the island is renowned for its magnificent prakaras or corridors
with massive sculptured pillars on either side. The longest corridor
in the world is here and it is 197 metres long from East to West and
is 133 metres wide from South-North. The temple has a Gopuram 38.4
metres tall. Different rulers built the temple as it stands today,
at different periods from the 12th century A.D. Pooja is performed
for an hour early morning daily to the Spadikalingamthat was given
by the Shankaracharya to this temple.
Sri Ramanathaswamy
Temple
Sri Ramanathaswamy
temple faces east. The seashore, about 100 metres from the main
entrance of the temple, is very calm and therefore ideal for
bathing. The water at this place is considered sacred and known as
Agni theertham. Pilgrims perform poojas in honour of their ancestors
at this seashore.
Dhanushkodi (18
kms) The southern tip of the island, Dhanushkodi was completely
washed away by the 1964 cyclone. Tourists can witness the remains of
the devastated town. Tourists can do surfing here.
Location :
Rameshwaram (Pick up & Drop at Madurai City Hotel)
Duration : 6 - 8 HRS
Itinerary :
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Pick up at
09:00 AM in morning from City Hotel (Optional Pick up or Drop at Airport
/ Railway Station Possible at additional cost)
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Drive to
Rameshwaram Visit Sri Ramanatha Swamy Temple, Agni Theertham, Rama
Temple & after Lunch Visit Dhanushkoti and return back to Madurai
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Tour ends at 4:00PMto
6:00PM &
drop at hotel
Number of Pax :
Guide Service :
- Optional on Request
- English Speaking or language of your
choice subject to availability
Note :
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