Rameswaram Sightseeing Day Tour from Madurai City
Rameswaram
13 Hours
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13 Hours
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Trip Overview
Want to escape from the city chaos and monotonous work life? Take a day tour from Madurai to Rameswaram and let yourself indulge in the serenity and peaceful environment of the pilgrimage city.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit the famous pilgrimage places, namely Agni Theertham, Panchamukha Hanuman, and Ramar Padam Gothanda Ramar Temple.
- Visit the Pamban Bridge and Danuskodi.
- Take a tour of Dr. Abdul Kalam House & Memorial.
- Hassle-free pick-up and drop-off facility.
- Experience the services of an expert driver on an all-private tour.
DETAILED OVERVIEW
- When you want to experience the 3 R’s of travel—repair, Recharge and refresh—you must take Rameswaram day tour from Madurai. It is a small town in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is on Pamban Island (40 KM from Mannar Island in Sri Lanka). It is separated from mainland India by the Pamban channel. Rameswaram, considered to be one of the holiest places in India to Hindus, is a part of Char Dham pilgrimage. The history of Rameswaram is centred around the island being a transit point to reach Sri Lanka (Ceylon historically) and the presence of Ramanathaswamy Temple. So give a spiritual treat and find yourself in the soul street by availing this tour package.
Rameswaram Sightseeing Day Tour from Madurai Tour Itinerary
- Departure from Madurai
- Start your journey early to make the most of your day.
- Arrival in Rameswaram
- After a scenic drive through rural Tamil Nadu and crossing the famous Pamban Bridge, you’ll reach Rameswaram.
- Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple
- Begin your tour with a visit to the Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Famous for its long pillared corridors and sacred bathing wells (teerthams), this temple is a major pilgrimage site for Hindus.
- Take part in the sacred bath ritual at the temple's 22 holy wells (optional).
- Explore Agni Theertham
- Just a short walk from the temple, Agni Theertham is a holy seashore where devotees take a dip in the sea for spiritual purification.
- Visit Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple & Floating Stones
- Head to this temple to see the famous floating stones believed to have been used to build the mythical Ram Setu (Adam’s Bridge), which is associated with the Ramayana.
- Visit Pamban Bridge
- Stop at the iconic Pamban Bridge, the first sea bridge in India, offering breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and the surrounding islands. The railway bridge that runs parallel is an engineering marvel.
- Lunch Break
- Enjoy a local South Indian meal at a nearby restaurant. Rameswaram offers a variety of vegetarian options, given its religious significance.
- Dhanushkodi Beach & Ruins
- Visit the ghost town of Dhanushkodi, located at the southern tip of Rameswaram Island, which was destroyed by a cyclone in 1964. The beach here is pristine and offers a view of the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean.
- Explore the ruins of churches, railway stations, and other structures left behind after the cyclone.
- Visit Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial
- Pay homage to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, India’s former President, by visiting this beautifully maintained memorial, dedicated to his life and achievements. Dr. Kalam was born in Rameswaram, and his legacy is an inspiration to many.
- Shopping for Souvenirs
- Spend some time exploring the local market, where you can buy seashell crafts, conches, and other traditional souvenirs.
- Departure from Rameswaram
- Begin your journey back to Madurai after a spiritually enriching and scenic day.
- Arrival in Madurai
- You’ll return to Madurai after a fulfilling day of sightseeing.
Basic Details
Start Point
Madurai
Finish Point
Madurai
Start time
6:00 am
6:30 am
7:00 am
7:30 am
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Category
Trip Code
O842A1890
Inclusions
- All transportation is in a private air-conditioned cab.
- Driver allowance.
- Fuel and cab charges.
- Pick-up and drop-off at Madurai hotel, residence, or railway station.
- Cab usage for the 400-kilometer limit (see important information for extra-kilometer charges).
- Tour as per the itinerary.
Exclusions
- Toll and parking charges.
- Monument entrance fees are to be paid directly at the monuments.
- Any personal expenses.
- Any meals for the guests.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
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Important Information
- This is not a guided tour. The driver will not be the guide for the tour.
- The guest may choose to skip any of the places, but no new place can be added to the itinerary.
- The tour may require a moderate amount of walking; please wear comfortable shoes during the course of the tour.
- Sedans (4-seater) models provided are Toyota Etios or similar.
- SUV (6-seater) models provided are Toyota Innova or similar.
- A night charge of Rs. 500 is applicable if the cab service is used between 10:00 PM and 6:00 a.m.
- The tour has a 400-kilometer limit.
- After 400 km, additional per-kilometer charges are applicable (to be paid directly to the driver).
- Sedan (4-seater): Rs 13 per KM.
- For an SUV (6-seater), Rs. 19 per KM.
- The driver will know the local language; an English-speaking driver can be requested during the booking in the "Special Request" section. All special requests are subject to availability.
Meet-up Information/Reporting Point
- Hotel OR Residence OR Railway Station in Madurai.
- The local person's contact details will be shared in the booking voucher which is sent via email.
- Cab details and driver details will be share 2 to 4 hours prior to tour start time.
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