Rameshwaram is also known as the ‘Island City’, which means it is surrounded by water on all sides. Rameshwaram is a religious destination so the highlight of the city will always be the famous temples but this place is ideal to enjoy a beach vacation with everything from lazy walks, water sports, seafood and religious tours. You can also visit the Water Bird Sanctuary and explore marvels like Adam’s bridge and Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge. Explore hotels in Rameshwaram

Rameshwaram has a tropical climate so practically every day of the year is a good time to visit the city. However, the best time to visit Rameshwaram is between October and February. This is the peak tourist station hence you will have to make advance bookings to get a reasonable price on stay. The rains in Rameshwaram are beautiful, so if you don’t mind getting wet and humidity, monsoon is also a good time to be in Rameshwaram. Book hotels in Rameshwaram with OYO Rooms for a comfortable stay.

Rameshwaram is a good place to enjoy south Indian as well as seafood delicacies. When you are here, the best thing to do is forget about the food you are comfortable with and try everything that looks and smells local. You can enjoy the best of idlis and dosas here and nobody can beat the prawn curry that is made in the Rameshwaram style. Some of the local dishes that are a must try are cuttlefish, keema vada, rasam, sambhar, prawn curry and rice, baby octopus and filter coffee.

Rameshwaram does not have a metro network but being a well-developed tourist destination it offers an efficient bus network which is ideal for exploring the city. Other than the buses, you can hire auto and taxis to quickly get around and are affordable because they run on the meter system. There are also many private rental companies that offer cabs for whole day tours. You can hire them to enjoy a stress-free tour of this religious place.

Rameshwaram can be reached by air, train and road. It does not have its own airport, so you will have to fly into Madurai Airport and from there you can take a bus, train or taxi to Rameshwaram. Rameshwaram has a railway station which receives trains from all the major cities in the country. The city also has a good network of roads, so, you can take a bus or drive yourself to Rameshwaram and enjoy a scenic road trip.

Rameshwaram is very important in Hindu mythology. It has played a crucial part in the Ramayana and hence, the city is basically a religious hub with a famous temple to be explored on every street. Some of the most famous temples in Rameshwaram are Rameshwaram temple, Hanuman temple, Villoondi Tirtham, Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy temple, Gandhamadhana Parvatham, Jatayu Theertham temple and Nambu Nayagiamman temple.

Rameshwaram is a good place to buy sea products, local handicrafts, silk sarees, khadi fabric and sea product jewellery. All of these products are handmade in Rameshwaram and can be good souvenirs for your family and friends.

Rameshwaram is an ideal tourist destination that will keep you busy no matter how many days you spend here. The place is beautiful and full of history and hence, there are plenty of spots that you have to visit. Some of the must-visit places include Vivekananda Memorial, Pamban Bridge, Dhanuskodi Beach, Adam’s Bridge, Ariyaman Beach, Agnitheertham, House of former President Mr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam, Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge, Kalam National Memorial and Sea World Aquarium.

The Bike and Barrel is easily the most popular club and is a British-themed disco that’s become a favorite with the locals and tourists alike. Alternatively you can choose for a number of other joints like Distil, Flame Le Club, Mocha, and The Leather Bar.

Rameswaram offers delicious and elaborate South-Indian platters and Thalis which are mostly vegetarian. One does, however find a number of non-vegetarian preparations in the hotels here as well as a wide range of seafood prepared by the people here. The other local favorites that one must try, include Filter Coffee, Cuttle fish, Crab meat, Baby octopus, Keema Vadas, Rasam, Sambhar, Idli, Vada, Dosa and more. You also find North-Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines in the area. Some of the good restaurants are Ashok bhavan and Ram Niwas