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Rameshwaram is a town located on Pamban Island in Tamil Nadu and is separated via the Pamban Channel from the mainland. This town is just 50 kilometers from Mannar Island which falls in Sri Lanka. It is considered to be one of the holiest places in the nation for Hindu people and is also known as Rameswaram or Ramesvaram.
Best Time to Visit Rameshwaram
The months between October to April are the best months to visit the town of Rameshwaram. The weather is quite pleasant between these months as the temperature ranges from 17 to 3o degrees Celsius during this time. You can enjoy the tourist attractions easily and also indulge in outdoor activities which are numerous in number. Rameshwaram is one of the famous pilgrimage places in India. You will find the nearest airport to Rameshwaram in Madurai which is around 163 kilometers away.
Places to Visit in Rameshwaram
The Ramanathaswamy Temple is one of the most popular temples in India dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built during the 12th century, it boasts of the longest corridor amongst all Hindu temples in the nation and is adorned with beautiful paintings inside. . Dhanushkodi is another holy place renowned for being Lord Ram’s pilgrimage and is the point where the Indian Ocean meets the Bay of Bengal. The Dhanushkodi Beach and Church of Dhanushkodhi are other notable attractions in Rameshwaram. For a holy bath, visit Agnitheertam, another holy place. The Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge, Pamban Bridge and Rama Setu are notable Bridge’s here which offer an amazing view of the ocean while being the perfect destination for photographers. The Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s house and Vivekananda Memorial is located in Rameshwaram too. There are also several other beaches and holy places to be covered in this town.
Hotels in Rameshwaram
OYO Rooms and cheap hotels in Rameshwaram are just what you need when visiting this city for a perfect trip. These rooms are not only affordable and comfortable but have been located in a manner that they cater to the unique needs of its guests be it business or leisure travellers. These rooms make your trip more relaxed while also allowing you to cover more and more places in a short span of time.The OYO Rooms and hotels in Rameshwaram in Thulasibawa Madam Street are just perfect for religious people who are looking to cover all the holy places in the town, especially The Rameshwaram Temple, during their trip. Being quite affordable, these rooms are also within walking distance to the local bus stops allowing you to get to other holy places without delay. Laundry services and complimentary breakfast is available here.
Another ideal option is the OYO Room and budget hotel in Rameshwaram in Ramnad Highway as these rooms are also close to several popular holy places allowing tourists to get to them rapidly. Avail complimentary breakfast and parking facility here.Tourists and business travellers can make use of the luxurious OYO rooms in VPM Street and Feeder Road which are close to several major attractions such as the Pamban Island. The Rama Setu and Agnitheertam can also be reached without delay by making use of easily-available local transport from this hotel in Rameshwaram.
Complimentary breakfast, parking services and laundry is made available in these hotels for the guests.What’s more is that the Rameshwaram Railway Station is a few minute’s drive from these rooms allowing business travellers to quickly get their work done and hop onto the train at the last minute. You can get a taste of the local cuisine at the popular restaurants nearby and also shop in your spare time at the shopping malls which are all within walking distance from these Rameshwaram hotels.Being near to some great getaway destinations such as Vellore, Pondicherry and Chennai, you can make the most by booking your OYO Rooms in these cities too and have a great trip ahead. So have you booked your OYO Room yet?
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Questions and Answers
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What is there to do in the city?
Rameshwaram is also known as the ‘Island City’, which means it is surrounded by water on all sides. Rameshwaram is a religious destination so the highlight of the city will always be the famous temples but this place is ideal to enjoy a beach vacation with everything from lazy walks, water sports, seafood and religious tours. You can also visit the Water Bird Sanctuary and explore marvels like Adam’s bridge and Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge.
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What is a good time to visit Rameshwaram?
Rameshwaram has a tropical climate so practically every day of the year is a good time to visit the city. However, the best time to visit Rameshwaram is between October and February. This is the peak tourist station hence you will have to make advance bookings to get a reasonable price on stay. The rains in Rameshwaram are beautiful, so if you don’t mind getting wet and humidity, monsoon is also a good time to be in Rameshwaram.
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What is the best food that you can eat here?
Rameshwaram is a good place to enjoy south Indian as well as seafood delicacies. When you are here, the best thing to do is forget about the food you are comfortable with and try everything that looks and smells local. You can enjoy the best of idlis and dosas here and nobody can beat the prawn curry that is made in the Rameshwaram style. Some of the local dishes that are a must try are cuttlefish, keema vada, rasam, sambhar, prawn curry and rice, baby octopus and filter coffee.
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Is the city covered by Metro/bus network? What is the best way to travel across the city?
Rameshwaram does not have a metro network but being a well-developed tourist destination it offers an efficient bus network which is ideal for exploring the city. Other than the buses, you can hire auto and taxis to quickly get around and are affordable because they run on the meter system. There are also many private rental companies that offer cabs for whole day tours. You can hire them to enjoy a stress-free tour of this religious place.
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How to reach Rameshwaram?
Rameshwaram can be reached by air, train and road. It does not have its own airport, so you will have to fly into Madurai Airport and from there you can take a bus, train or taxi to Rameshwaram. Rameshwaram has a railway station which receives trains from all the major cities in the country. The city also has a good network of roads, so, you can take a bus or drive yourself to Rameshwaram and enjoy a scenic road trip.
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Which is the must-visit temples of Rameshwaram?
Rameshwaram is very important in Hindu mythology. It has played a crucial part in the Ramayana and hence, the city is basically a religious hub with a famous temple to be explored on every street. Some of the most famous temples in Rameshwaram are Rameshwaram temple, Hanuman temple, Villoondi Tirtham, Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy temple, Gandhamadhana Parvatham, Jatayu Theertham temple and Nambu Nayagiamman temple.
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What are the unique products of Rameshwaram?
Rameshwaram is a good place to buy sea products, local handicrafts, silk sarees, khadi fabric and sea product jewellery. All of these products are handmade in Rameshwaram and can be good souvenirs for your family and friends.
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Which are the most famous tourist spots in Rameshwaram?
Rameshwaram is an ideal tourist destination that will keep you busy no matter how many days you spend here. The place is beautiful and full of history and hence, there are plenty of spots that you have to visit. Some of the must-visit places include Vivekananda Memorial, Pamban Bridge, Dhanuskodi Beach, Adam’s Bridge, Ariyaman Beach, Agnitheertham, House of former President Mr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam, Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge, Kalam National Memorial and Sea World Aquarium.
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How is Nightlife in Rameshwaram?
The Bike and Barrel is easily the most popular club and is a British-themed disco that’s become a favorite with the locals and tourists alike. Alternatively you can choose for a number of other joints like Distil, Flame Le Club, Mocha, and The Leather Bar.
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Suggest some best rated restaurants near Rameshwaram.
Rameswaram offers delicious and elaborate South-Indian platters and Thalis which are mostly vegetarian. One does, however find a number of non-vegetarian preparations in the hotels here as well as a wide range of seafood prepared by the people here. The other local favorites that one must try, include Filter Coffee, Cuttle fish, Crab meat, Baby octopus, Keema Vadas, Rasam, Sambhar, Idli, Vada, Dosa and more. You also find North-Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines in the area. Some of the good restaurants are Ashok bhavan and Ram Niwas