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About Rameswaram
Rameswaram is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in Hinduism and one of the four Char Dham destinations. Located on Pamban Island (Rameswaram Island) in Tamil Nadu, it is connected to mainland India by the iconic Pamban Bridge — a feat of engineering and one of India's most photographed bridges.
The town is deeply connected to the Ramayana — it is believed that Lord Ram built a bridge (Ram Setu) from here to Lanka to rescue Sita. The Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, is the primary draw for pilgrims and is famous for its magnificent corridors and 22 sacred theerthams (holy wells).
One of 12 Jyotirlingas
22 Sacred Theerthams
Pamban Bridge
Dhanushkodi
Must-Visit Places
- Ramanathaswamy Temple — Take a dip in all 22 sacred theerthams and seek Lord Shiva's blessings
- Pamban Bridge — India's first sea bridge with a cantilever section that opens for ships
- Dhanushkodi — The ghost town at the island's tip where the Bay of Bengal meets the Indian Ocean
- Agnitheertham — The main bathing theertham on the sea shore, right in front of the temple
- Adam's Bridge (Ram Setu) — View the chain of limestone shoals from the beach
- Gandhamadhana Parvatham — Hillock with Lord Ram's footprints and panoramic sea views
Rameswaram is combined with Madurai and Thiruchendur in our South India Temple Tour or available as a standalone 3-Day Yatra.