Rameswaram Beach - TamilNadu - ராமேஸ்வரம் கடற்கரை
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An island off the mainland surrounded by Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar connected by the longest ever constructed^ bridge on sea in India. It is a pilgrim centre. According to the Hindu tradition Sri Rama, the hero of the epic, Ramayanam, worshipped Lord Siva here before invading Lanka to redeem his wife Sita from the clutches of Ravana. It is from here that Sri Rama is said to have constructed the mythological bridge to Sri Lanka. The serene beach and shallow water here are ideal for swimming and sunbathing.
Rameshwaram is the sacred island, off the mainland surrounded by Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar connected by longest ever constructed bridge on sea in India. It is a major Hindu pilgrimage site. The population size of Rameswaram is 32,700. The serene beach and shallow water here are ideal for swimming and sunbathing. The island on which the temple stands is covered in low acacia shrubs, coconut palm and pines.
Rameshwaram is where Lord Rama rested and prayed after his victory over the demon king Ravana. A sacred site for both Vaishnavites and Shaivities. The island of Rameshwaram is one of the most revered temple towns of India without a visit to which, the pilgrimage of a devout Hindu is not considered accomplished.
Rameshwaram is where Lord Rama rested and prayed after his victory over the demon king Ravana. A sacred site for both Vaishnavites and Shaivities. The island of Rameshwaram is one of the most revered temple towns of India without a visit to which, the pilgrimage of a devout Hindu is not considered accomplished.
Best Time to Visit and Weather
The maximum temperature varies between 28-31 degree Celsius, while minimum temperature is around 25 degree. Between January and March is the best time to visit Rameswaram.
Travel Direction
How to Reach
By Air
Nearest airport Madurai (167 km) is connected by Indian Airlines flights with Bombay, Calicut and Madras.By Rail
Rameshwaram is connected by rail directly to Madras, Madurai, Trichy and Coimbatore where Madras is connected with all the main places in India.By Road
Rameshwaram is connected by regular bus services with Kanyakumari 320 km, Karaikudi 149 kms Madras 666 km, Madurai 167 km, Ramanathapuram 55 km, Sivaganga 136 km, Pudukottai 188 km, Tanjore 248 km, Tuticorin 180 km, Tiruchendur 209 km etc.Accommodation
For accommodation contact Hotel Tamil Nadu, Tel :- (04573)-21277. There are numbers of lodges, cottages, Dharamsalas and a Youth Hostel.Nearby Places and other Beaches
Rameswaram.
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