Rameshwaram, Dhanushkodi Beach Private Day Tour from Madurai

Sightseeing  :  India  :  Tamil Nadu  :  Madurai  :  Private Sightseeing Tours

Visit Rameswaram, located on Pamban island 50 km (30 miles) away from Sri Lanka. Explore its ancient shrines and temples, which are considered to be one of the holiest places to Hindus. Later, enjoy the Dhanushkodi beach and a road there with Indian ocean on one side and Bay of Bengal on the other.You will meet your guide at 8am and the lobby of your hotel in Madurai and leave for 3.5-hour drive to Rameshwaram. On your way you will make a stop at Pamban Bridge for a photo shoot. Upon arrival proceed to Ramanathaswamy Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to god Shiva. It is also one of the twelve Jyothirlinga temples, where Shiva is worshiped in the form of a Jyotirlingam (Pillar of light). Then, continue your tour by visiting Seethapatham, Ramanpatham and Hanuman temples. Many pilgrims visit this site. Next, you will visit Jada Theertham, a place where Lord Ram is said to have washed his long hair (Jata).

After the sightseeing at 1pm you will make a stop at Daivik Rameshwar for lunch (at your own cost), where you can choose a cuisine and a desired restaurant. After lunch you will continue your tour by visiting Dhanushkodi Beach, which is the southern tip of the Rameshwaram. At the end of this tour at 4:30pm you will be transferred back to your hotel in Madurai.