Rameswaram
Rameswaram: Varansi of South India
October to February
2 days
INR 4000/- per person
The month of October provides a pleasant climate and is suitable for visiting Rameswaram's various attractions. The winter season begins in November and lasts until the end of February. This is a fantastic time to go exploring and participate in other tourism activities. During this time of year, the average temp might drop to 17 degrees Celsius.
Despite March heralds the start of the summer season in Rameswaram, the days are normally mild. Because of the sea breezes, evenings may be very pleasant, and this season is also great for water sports. The months of April to June can be hot, but temperatures rarely exceed 35 degrees Celsius.
Rameswaram experiences average rainfall throughout the monsoon season, which lasts from June to September. Although the monsoon brings relief from the summer heat, it also brings a little rise in humidity. Nature enthusiasts, on the other hand, will enjoy exploring the picturesque splendor of this seaside town, which is especially beautiful when it rains.
Taking a bus tour of this spiritually important city is a convenient alternative. As a well-developed tourist destination, the city is served by a large number of state and public buses. The temples and tourist attractions are conveniently located near bus stops, allowing touring in Rameshwaram a pleasant experience.
Locals and tourists alike rely heavily on vehicles and taxis in Rameshwaram. Both of them function on a meter system, and at Rs 8 per kilometer, they prove to be cost-effective solutions as well. Radio/app-based cab services like Uber, Ola, and Meru, nevertheless, are not yet accessible in the city.
If you wish to journey in elegance, Clear Automobile Rentals Pvt. Ltd, Janani Travels, and Ayngaran Travels are among the numerous car rental options accessible. Horse-drawn carts, which are accessible near the railway station, are another noteworthy and popular means of conveyance in Rameshwaram.
Gandhamadhanam was Rameswaram's previous name. After Kasi, Rameswaram Temple is considered one of India's holy pilgrimages.
The Rameswaram Temple's third corridor is the world's largest temple hallway, and it is quite magnificent.
Different kinds of conches (mostly the right hand conch) and pearls (white, black, brown) were traded to nations such as China, Arabia, Sumeria, Egypt, Rome, and others during the pandya and chola kingdoms, according to historical data. In those days, Rameswaram served as a major harbor.
It is forbidden for worshippers to touch the jyotirlinga. They can keep an eye on things from afar.
The people of Rameswaram speak the Tamil language.
82.61%
102,517
55 km² (21 sq mi)
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