Places to Visit in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu (Distance and How to Reach)

Rameshwaram is a town on Pamban Island in the state of Tamil Nadu. A well-known Hindu holy temple is Ramanathaswamy Temple. There is a chakra (wheel) that is said to have the imprint of Lord Rama.

The temple is very near the seashore, so the atmosphere around the temple is very pleasant.

If you like to spend time at the seashore, then it is the best place to visit. The atmosphere around the temple is so pure that it will make your heart and mind both pure. A lot of the devotees visit this temple every year.

Rameshwaram Temple

The temple will be open from Monday to Thursday. The temple will be closed for three days a week: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

To know more about the updated timings of Rameshwaram Temple, click here.

Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

1. Arulmigu Ramnatshaswamy temple: The distance between Rameshwaram bus stand and Aruligu Ramanathaswamy temple is about 2.1 km.
   If you are planning to visit Ramanathaswamy Temple, then read about the dress code and rules of Rameshwaram Temple.
2. Agni Tirtham: The distance between the Rameshwaram bus stand and Agni Tirtham is about 100 meters.
3. Rameshwaram Temple: The distance between the Rameshwaram bus stand and the Rameshwaram temple is about 2.1 km.
4. House of Kalam: The distance between the Rameshwaram bus stand and the House of Kalam is 1.9 km.
5. Khothandaramaswamy Temple: The distance between the Rameshwaram bus stand and the Kothandaramaswamy temple is about 11.7 km.
6. Lakshmana Tirtham: The distance between Rameshwaram and Lakshmana Tirtham is 2 km.
7. Pamban Bridge: The distance between the Rameshwaram and Pamban Bridge is 14 km.

Places to Visit Near Rameshwaram Temple

1. Kanyakumari: The distance between Rameshwaram and Kanyakumari is about 309 km.
2. Madurai: The distance between Rameshwaram and Madurai is about 172.5 km.
3. Dhanushkodi: The distance between Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi is about 19.2 km.
4. Holly Island water sports: The distance between Rameshwaram and holy island water park is about 2.5 km.

Stay Near Rameshwaram Temple

Many Dharamshalas, Ashrams, Yatri Niwas, Mutts, rooms, and guest houses are available at Rameshwaram. You can book all the accommodations in Rameshwaram online from YatraDham.Org provides the best rooms in Rameshwaram at an affordable price.

1. Rameshwaram – Maheshwari Bhakth Nivas Dharamshala
2. Arya Vysya Vasavi Nityanna Satram
3. Nadar Lodge (Near Temple)
4. Hotel Annamalai
5. Mahaprabhuji Bethak – Lakshman Kund
6. Uttaradi Mutt – Rameshwaram

The Best Time to Visit Rameshwaram Temple

You should plan to visit the Rameshwaram temple in the winter and monsoon. Avoid visiting the temple in the summer, as it’s too hot there. So, the best time to visit the Rameshwaram temple is from October to April. Also, avoid festive days, as they are too crowded.

You will really enjoy the environment in Rameshwaram.

Rameshwaram Distance

Rameshwaram Temple Distance from various cities.

How to Reach Rameshwaram

By Air

Madurai International Airport is the nearest airport to Rameshwaram, about 179 km away.

By Rail

Rameshwaram Railway Station is about 1 km away from the temple.

By Road

There are frequent bus services available to Rameshwaram from all the major cities. Rameshwaram Bus Station is about 2 km away from the Rameshwaram Temple.

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