Rameswaram
The sacred island town base for the Ramanathaswamy temple, the Abdul Kalam memorial and the tip road out to Dhanushkodi.
Where to go in Ramanathapuram
Rameswaram
The sacred island town base for the Ramanathaswamy temple, the Abdul Kalam memorial and the tip road out to Dhanushkodi.
Ramanathapuram
The mainland district headquarters, base for the Ramalinga Vilasam palace, the Uthirakosamangai temple and the western bird sanctuaries.
Dhanushkodi
The wind-swept south-eastern tip, base for the 1964 ghost town, Arichal Munai and the Rama Setu shoals toward Sri Lanka.
Kilakarai
The pearl-fishing coast town base for the Erwadi dargah and the old port at Periyapattinam.
Mandapam
The mainland gateway to Pamban island, base for the two Pamban sea bridges and the Gulf of Mannar marine park boats.
Oriyur
Oriyur area of the district.
Alagankulam
Alagankulam area of the district.
Featured: Adhi Ratneswarar Temple, ThiruvadanaiThiruvadanai
Thiruvadanai area of the district.
Kadaladi
Kadaladi area of the district.
Pasumpon
Pasumpon area of the district.
Thondi
Thondi area of the district.
Valinokkam
Valinokkam area of the district.
Uppur
Uppur area of the district.
Thiruvetriyur
Thiruvetriyur area of the district.
Emaneswaram
Emaneswaram area of the district.
Places in Rameswaram
Every verified place in Rameswaram — filter by what you’re after.
Verified places are being added. The category filters will fill in as approved stays, restaurants, experiences, sights, shops and nature listings go live.
List your placePlaces to Visit in Rameswaram
The best tourist places to visit in Rameswaram — temples, viewpoints, lakes, heritage and nature, each with a full guide, how to reach it and what to see nearby.
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas and part of the Char Dham pilgrimage, famed for its roughly 1,200-metre corridor lined with carved pillars, the longest of any Hindu temple. This temple guide belongs to the Rameswaram planning base in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, with route context, best-time notes and verified inventory categories for stays, food, operators, shops, wellness and transport as they are approved.
Open guide →A memorial and museum dedicated to Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India and aerospace scientist, built at his burial site in his hometown of Rameswaram. This museum guide belongs to the Rameswaram planning base in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, with route context, best-time notes and verified inventory categories for stays, food, operators, shops, wellness and transport as they are approved.
Open guide →The modest ancestral home of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam on Mosque Street, converted into a memorial museum showcasing his childhood, family, and career. This museum guide belongs to the Rameswaram planning base in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, with route context, best-time notes and verified inventory categories for stays, food, operators, shops, wellness and transport as they are approved.
Open guide →A small hilltop temple believed to enshrine Rama's footprint, offering one of the highest and widest panoramic views over Rameswaram island. This viewpoint guide belongs to the Rameswaram planning base in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, with route context, best-time notes and verified inventory categories for stays, food, operators, shops, wellness and transport as they are approved.
Open guide →A temple on the Rameswaram-Dhanushkodi road housing a rare five-faced idol of Hanuman, along with a floating stone said to be from the mythical Rama Setu. This temple guide belongs to the Rameswaram planning base in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, with route context, best-time notes and verified inventory categories for stays, food, operators, shops, wellness and transport as they are approved.
Open guide →The island on which Rameswaram town sits, connected to the mainland by the Pamban bridges and ringed by beaches, temples, and the Gandhamadhana viewpoint. This island guide belongs to the Rameswaram planning base in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, with route context, best-time notes and verified inventory categories for stays, food, operators, shops, wellness and transport as they are approved.
Open guide →
A goddess temple in Rameswaram town dedicated to Badrakali, a fierce form of Durga. It is regarded as one of the prominent temples of the district alongside the great Ramanathaswamy shrine. Pilgrims commonly visit it as part of their Rameswaram temple circuit. This temple guide belongs to the Rameswaram planning base in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, with route context, best-time notes and verified inventory categories for stays, food, operators, shops, wellness and transport as they are approved.
Open guide →
A temple in Rameswaram dedicated to Rama, one of several Rama-linked shrines on Pamban island connected to the Ramayana pilgrimage. It is a lesser-known devotional stop that complements the main Ramanathaswamy temple. This temple guide belongs to the Rameswaram planning base in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, with route context, best-time notes and verified inventory categories for stays, food, operators, shops, wellness and transport as they are approved.
Open guide →Get listed in Rameswaram for free
Roampedia is commission-free. Travellers discover your business, book directly and contact you through official details. Basic listings are free, while Gold and Platinum package upgrades can be requested from the owner dashboard after approval.
Rameswaram travel FAQs
What are the best places to visit in Rameswaram?
Top places to visit in Rameswaram include Ramanathaswamy Temple, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam House (Memorial Museum), Gandhamadhana Parvatham, Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar), Pamban Island (Rameswaram Island), and more — each has a full guide with how to reach it and what to see nearby on this page.
What is the best time to visit Rameswaram?
November to February is the coolest, most comfortable season to visit Rameswaram and the rest of Tamil Nadu. April to June is very hot, and the October–December north-east monsoon brings the delta its main rains.