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Ramesharam

Fast facts - Ramesharam is one of the well known pilgrimage sites in India. It is located in the state of Tamil Nadu and is visited by thousands of tourists.
Did you know - Ramesharam is an important pilgrimage spot for the people of the Hindu community.
Must do - Visit well known sites like Rameswaram Temple, Ramanathaswamy Temple, and Gandamadana Parvatham.

Ramesharam Ramesharam is one of the well known pilgrimage sites in India. It is located in the state of Tamil Nadu and is visited by thousands of tourists. The place is an important pilgrimage spot for the people of the Hindu community.

Ramesharam in Tamil Nadu was an important point from where Lord Rama started his journey to Lanka to save Sita. A bridge made of rocks was constructed to go to Lanka. The site is considered holy to people of both the Vaishnava and Shaiva communities and is also known as the Varanasi of the south.

The ideal time for coming to Ramesharam, Tamil Nadu is in the autumn or winter season. Like most parts of the state, the climate of Ramesharam is mostly tropical. The summer months are hot and humid while the winter months are pleasant. Rainfall ranges from moderate to heavy.

Ramesharam is a well known religious site and as such is home to lots of temples, monuments and religious shrines. Some of the temples date back to centuries and are known for their beautiful carvings. Some well known tourist spots in Ramesharam are:

  • Rameswaram Temple
  • Ramanathaswamy Temple
  • Agnitheertham
  • Gandamadana Parvatham
  • Dhanushkodi
  • Erwadi

In addition to there are also some tourist spots which are located at a little distance from Ramesharam. They are:

  • Ramanathapuram
  • Tirupullani
  • Uthirakosamangai
  • Sethu

They are plenty of hotels have also come up in the town to cater to the tourist boom. There are plenty of hotels in the city which offer pleasant lodging facilities and services. Most hotels are located in and around the main town center and are easily accessible.

Ramesharam in Tamil Nadu can be easily reached by various modes of transportation. It is well connected with various cities like Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore and Trichy.