Ramanathapuram

About

Ramanathapuram also known as Ramnad is a place that has witnessed the rise and fall of historical dynasties and empires. It is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu today. This place makes us to remember the epic Ramayana – the story of Lord Rama's conquest and the victory of good over evil. The holy island of Rameshwaram.This is a historically significant place located in Rameshwaram is the Rama-Setu Bridge.Which is believed to be built by lord Rama and his army of monkeys in order to reach sri lanka with an aim to save his wife sita from ravana.

This ancient architectural marvel attracts millions of tourist every day because, The bridge over the sea is a real wonder Ramanathapuram is a historically important city. It was ruled by many countries from the Chola dynasty, and today, the influence of these dynasties can still be seen and experienced in the city and its surroundings through some of the famous temples such as the Ranganathaswamy Temple, Sethu Bandhana Anjaneya Temple, and Thiru Uthirakosamangai Temple. And other worship areas like Oriyur church and Erwadi Dargah.

The beauty of the sea in Ramanathapuram has spread over and has created other beautiful shore like Dhanushkodi, Ariyamaan, Devipattinam, Kurusadai Island, Kunthukal beach which can be considered as the treasure of Ramanathapuram well known for their peaceful and tidy ambience.

This makes the destination not only a tourist destination but also a hub for history buffs who want to learn more about the region's exemplary past.

Getting Arround

Car Hire

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Buses:

Rameshwaram has good bus frequencies to all parts of the city. Both private buses and public buses are available.

Horse cart:

Rameshwaram is one among the few cities in India which uses horse cart service till today. One can hire horse carts in front of railway station and temple. The charge depends upon the load.

Share autos:

Just like all cities, Rameshwaram also has Share autos and Private autos facilities. Private autos can be hired from anywhere.

Boat:

Being a coastal land Rameshwaram has boat service to small islands near the city. There is no fixed price, the fishermen going for fishing may take us for a ride if we insist.