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Rameswaram is like an island surrounded by sea on three sides. This religious place is connected to nearby villages like Thangachi Madam, Akka Madam and Pamban. Dhanushkodi, once a prosperous port, was completely wiped off the world map after the cyclone of 1964. It is well connected by road, flight and rail. Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple is the main attraction of the island. If you have been to Kashi then you must also visit Rameswaram.
How to reach Rameswaram from Ahmedabad?
You can reach Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga and Ram Setu from Ahmedabad for just 10 rupees. 875 can be reached. A special train has been run from Ahmedabad to Rameshwaram. Train number 16734 – Okha Rameshwaram Express runs from Ahmedabad Junction. Which departs every Tuesday at its scheduled time at 5:40 pm and lands at Rameshwaram Junction on the third day at 7:25 pm. From there the distance of Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga is 2 km and the distance of Ram Setu is about 23 km. Which you can cover by bus and private vehicle. This train goes to Rameshwaram via Vadodara, Surat, Jalgaon, Aurangabad, Tirupati, Salem, Madurai.
Kashi of South India
The South Indian state of Tamil Nadu is home to Rameswaram, a pilgrimage site located on the Gulf of Mannar. Located on an island, Rameswaram is considered an important place for Hindu devotees. It is called the Varanasi of South India due to its immense religious significance. Rameswaram sightseeing is a must for anyone looking to explore the culture and spiritual sites of the ancient city.
Book a hotel near the temple during your visit
If you are planning a trip then it is not advisable to stay in high-fi hotels, all of them are 3 to 4 km away from the temple which will be useful. Imagine if you have to travel 3 to 4 km to the hotel and then back to the temple? Booking a hotel near Agni Theertham would be a better option. The roads here are very narrow but some hotels have parking space as well. So you can also take a taxi.
In how many days can you visit Rameswaram?
Two days are enough to visit Rameshvaram. On the first day visit Sri Ramanatha Swamy temple and take a bath in all the temples located near the sea, mainly the Agni temple. In the evening you can go to Ramar Batham. Do shopping at night. Next morning you can go to Dhanushkodi where you will see the remains of a post office, a hospital and a church.
