Chennai to Rameshwaram Trip
Rameswaram town is the sacred place of Tamilnadu and one of the four pilgrimage sites in India. Rameswaram is the nearest point to reach srilanka from India. This town is on the Pamban Island which is a tourist spot for the pilgrimage across the world. The Ramanathaswamy temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Rama. This town is considered as main pilgrimage locality for Shaivas. The temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga divines, where Lord Shiva is worshipped as “Pillar of Light”. A Pilgrimage trip to Rameshwaram is compulsory before taking part in Varnasi Pilgrimage trip according to Hindu Mythology. Chennai to Rameswaram trip can be planned by road travel as all other places can be visited on the way.
TOURISM PLACE | SPECIALITY |
RAMANATHASWAMY TEMPLE | Sri Ramanathaswamy temple is the historic and architectrual place built in 17th century. This temple is a part of the Char-Dham pilgrimage of the Hindus. Ramanathaswamy Temple is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, which have been honoured in songs of three Saivite Saints (Nayanars)– Appar, Tirugnana Sambandar and Sundarar. |
AGNITHEERTHAM | Agnitheertham is sacred water body , which is near to 100 meters distance from Ramanathaswamy temple. According to Hindu religious belief, Lord Rama took a bathe at the shores after killing Ravana. People also believe that taking a holy dip in Agnitheertham will wash off all their sins. |
DHANUSHKODI TEMPLE | Dhanushkodi is a small deserted city town at the south-east of Pamban Island. Dhanushkodi beach is the tourist spot with Gulf of Mannar on one side and Bay of Bengal from the other side. The name generally means end of the bow and is spot where Lord Rama built the bridge with floating stones. |
FIVE FACED HANUMAN TEMPLE | This temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. According to religious belief, the faces are representative of five gods, namely Hanuman, Narasimha, Adivaraha, Hayagriva and Garuda. The devotees can view the Hanuman Idol covered in Senthooram. |
NAMBU NAYAGIAMMAN TEMPLE | Goddess Dakshina Kali is worshipped in this temple mainly for good health and getting kids. It is located 8kms from Ramanathaswamy temple. The Gigantic bell in this temple when rang gives spritual energy surrounding the temple. |
JADA THEERTHAM | Lot of devotees visit this place as it is one of the Rameswaram sacred place. This is the place where Lord Rama and Lakshmana washed their hair (Jada) after killing Ravana. |
ARIYAMAN BEACH | Ariyaman beach is the main tourist spot where the evening time can be spent in boating , water scooter rides . It is a superb spot for Picnics. It is also known by other name of Kushi beach. |
Please find the rates for Chennai to Rameshwaram trip and it is required minimum 3 days to visit all these temples.
Vehicle | Outstation Trip Km wise Charging |
Etios / Desire 4 seater Ac | Rs11 per km, minimum 250km coverage per day, driver bata of rs500 per day, toll & parking charges extra |
Creeta / Breeza 4 seater Ac | Rs13 per km, minimum 250km coverage per day, driver bata of rs500 per day, toll & parking charges extra |
Innova 6/7 seater ac | Rs15 per km, minimum 250km coverage per day, driver bata of rs500 per day, toll & parking charges extra |
Crysta Innova 6/7 seater ac | Rs18 per km, minimum 250km coverage per day, driver bata of rs500 per day, toll & parking charges extra |
Tempo Traveller 12 seater ac | Rs18 per km, minimum 250km coverage per day, driver bata of rs600 per day, toll & parking charges extra |
Tempo Traveller 26 seater ac | Rs35 per km, minimum 250km coverage per day, driver bata of rs750 per day, toll & parking charges extra |