Rameshwaram, the temple town of India, is a pilgrimage centre of nationwide importance. Along with being a major pilgrimage for the Hindus, Rameshwaram is a beautiful holiday spot too. The religious island is spread in an area of 61.8 square kilometers, the Ramanatha Swamy Temple occupies major area of Rameshwaram. Rameshwaram is where Lord Rama, rested before and after his battles with Ravana, the demon king, in Sri Lanka, just 24 kilometers away. It is a sacred site for both Vaishnavites and Shaivities, no Hindu pilgrimage is complete without a visit to this holy city. It represents the southernmost of the 12 Jyotirlingams of India. Rameswaram is known for its long ornate corridors and towers and 36 theerthams. Rameswaram is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India. Rameshwaram is on an island in the Gulf of Mannar. It is connected to the mainland at Mandapam by train and by one of India's engineering wonders, the Indira Gandhi Bridge. It is one of the major marine food centres in the south, much of its fish and prawn catch being exported. No field is ploughed or oil presses any where in the island. 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 Rameshwaram. The population size of Rameshwaram is 32,700.

How to reach :-

By Air
The religious land of Rameshwaram is well connected with the other major cities of India. The nearest airport at Madurai is 163 kilometers away.

By Train
The rail network connects Rameshwaram with Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Thanjavur and other important cities. The two kilometer long Indira Gandhi Bridge connects the island of Rameshwaram with the mainland of Mandapam.

By Road
The road network connects Rameshwaram with Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Thanjavur and other important cities. For local transportation taxis, auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws and tongas are available. Also city bus service is available in the island.

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