Rameshwaram, one of the most revered holy destinations in India, is a must visit place, not just in terms of religious aspect but also in terms of spending tranquil-leisure holidays. Simply head to this magical historic town for a memorable holiday and choose accommodations from best Rameswaram hotels.
Rameshwaram, an ancient religious town lying on an island between India and Sri Lanka, is a must visit destination in India. The town falls under the Ramanathapuram district in the state of Tamil Nadu and is about 50 km from Sri Lanka’s Mannar Island. The town is separated from the Indian mainland by the Pamban Channel and is situated at the tip of Indian peninsula. The place is just about 53 km square in area and is primarily driven by tourism and fishery.
Rameshwaram ideally finds top spot in the list of most revered Hindu sites in India. It is a town that finds mentions in the Hindu epic Ramayana. The literal meaning of the name Rameshwaram is “the lord of Rama”, who is in substance lord Shiva. According to Ramayana it is the place from where the ape army of Lord Rama, built a bridge of stones across the sea, connecting India to Sri Lanka, so that Lord Rama could rescue his wife Sita from Ravana. Also, when the battle with Ravana was over, lord Rama prayed to lord Shiva in the very place, that is Rameshwaram, in order to absolve his soul off the sins which he might have committed in his battle with Ravana. The purifying several water-tanks and the Kodi Teertha dotting the town are the testimonies of the visit of lord Rama.
Rameshwaram is simply one of the major pilgrims destinations in India. The Hindus form the very base of visitors in the town. The town is one of the Char Dhams and ideally is a must visit place before one dies. The Ramanathaswamy Temple is most notable religious site in the town. It is a historic landmark and is located at the centre of the town. Lord Shiva is the presiding deity in the temple. There is a lingam inside the temple, and is believed to be one of the 12 jyotirlinga shrines in India. Besides, the temple houses the longest corridor in the world. Other than the temple, the 64 Theerthams or the water tanks in and around the town are the next major religious sites. Out of these 64 water tanks, 24 of them are more significant. 22 of the temples are located within the Ramanathaswamy temple complex. Bathing in these tanks is a major activity among the pilgrims. Besides these, the other significant religious sites in the town include: Gandhamathana Parvatham, Dhanushkodi, Sri Kodandarama Temple, Gandamadhana Parvata, Agnitheertham, Ramjharoka Temple, Dhanushkodi, Badrakaliamman Temple, The Five-faced Hanuman Temple, Nandi Statue, and Satchi Hanuman Temple.
Rameshwaram is also pretty popular for its natural beauty. The beaches of the town are popular places to relax and to admire the nature. Visually, the beaches here gets no waves; the sea waves rise to a maximum of 3 cm height, which simply pales out when compared to the waves of other coastal cities in India.
The best time to visit Rameshwaram is from October to March. The nearest airport to the town is the Madurai Airport. Additionally, the town has its own railway station. Coming to lodging in the town, though the number of Rameswaram hotelsis pretty constrained but one will find a good variety in them. There exist top-rated luxury hotels to the budget friendly cheap hotels in the town. Most of the hotels in town are equipped with all the modern amenities and services. Besides, most of them offer lodging plus dining options.
Meanwhile, the budget hotels in Rameshwaramare perhaps the ideal lodging options in the town. As, one’s stay in the town will not be long, so it is wise to not go overboard in the lodging aspect of your Rameshwaram tour.
