Rameshwaram - The Bridge on the Indian Ocean, one of the holiest places in India and is located on a beautiful island. It is separated by a small Pamban channel from Sri Lanka. According to the Hindu mythology, this is the place where Lord Rama created a bridge across the sea to Sri Lanka.
The nearest airport is at Madurai (IXM), about 174 km from Rameshwaram. The airport is well connected by flights to many Indian cities like Chennai, Trichy, Bengaluru and Mumbai. Rameshwaram railway station (RMM) is the major railhead & the city of Rameshwaram is well connected by roads to other cities of Tamil Nadu, state of India.
The best time to visit Rameshwaram is from October to April. However, as far as the weather goes, Rameshwaram experiences tropical climate which means the though the seasons greatly vary, the temperatures may not. This makes Rameshwaram a destination which can be visited all year round. Winters (November to February) are cool and temperature comes down to 17 degrees Celsius. This is the most pleasant season for sightseeing and visiting neighborhoods. The Monsoons (July to September) are humid with average rainfalls, but, the scenic view of the coastal region during these months is enjoyable.
Rameshwaram is located on a beautiful island in the lower side of India. Lord Shiva too is worshipped in this place. Renowned for its magnificent prakaras with massive sculptured pillars on either side, The Ramanathaswamy Temple houses the longest corridor in the world. Agniteertham is famous for its sacred waters and Pilgrims perform poojas in honour of their ancestors at this seashore. The Five-faced Hanuman Temple holds the floating stone which was used to build the bridge between India and Sri Lanka.