Dhanushkodi

Direction

The southernmost tip of the rameswaram island is called Dhanushkodi. It was completely washed away by a cyclone in 1964. But the Kothandaramasamy Temple here remains intact. It is 18 KMs way from Rameswaram can be reached by road. A popular belief is that, it is where Vibishana a brother of Ravana surrendered before Rama. Dhanushkodi has a fine beach, where Sea surfing is possible.

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Hovercraft at Dhanushkodi
Dhanushkodi Church ruins
ride at Dhanushkodi

How to Reach

By Air

Madurai is the nearest Airport which is around 175 km distance from Rameswaram. Thoothukudi is another airport which is around 195 km distance from Rameswaram.

By Train

Rameswaram has a railway station which is around 1.3 km from the Ramanathaswamy temple.

By Road

Rameswaram has a Bus stand which is around 2 km from the Ramanathaswamy temple. You can find public / private transport from Rameswaram.