Plenty More To Explore
Water Sports
Rameswaram with its pristine beaches and azure waters, offers a range of water sports activities that attract adventure enthusiasts and tourists. You can do banana boat rides, kayaking, Wind surfing, snorkeling or take a glass boat ride to see the wonderful corals in this area.
Rameswaram, with its coastal location and pristine beaches, offers a variety of water sports such as snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing, wind surfing, kayaking etc
Pamban Bridge
The Pamban Sea Bridge, is a historic railway bridge that connects the town of Rameswaram on Pamban Island to mainland India. On 6th April 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji inaugurated the new Pamban Bridge which is also India’s first vertical sea bridge.
Kalam Memorial
The Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial in Rameswaram is a tribute to India’s 11th president, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, who was also known as the “Missile Man of India.” The memorial is located at Pei Karumbu, which is the burial site of Dr. Kalam. It includes a memorial building, Samadhi, statue, library and well landscaped gardens.
Birding
Located near the Pamban Bridge, the Rameswaram Bird Sanctuary is a haven for birdwatchers. It is home to numerous migratory and resident bird species, including water birds, waders, and shorebirds. Visitors can spot species such as painted storks, egrets, herons, spoonbills, and flamingos.
Uttara Kosha Mangai Temple
The Uttarakosamangai Temple, also known as the Kailasanathar Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Uttarakosamangai, a village near Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, India. This ancient temple is known for its architectural beauty and spiritual significance. It is believed to have been built during the Chola period, making it a historically and culturally significant site.
Kurusadai Island
Kurusadai Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Rameswaram. The island’s diverse ecosystem includes coral reefs, sea grass beds, and mangrove forests, providing habitat for a wide variety of marine life, including fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and other invertebrates. It is also home to numerous bird species and serves as a stopover point for migratory birds. You can take a boat ride to the island by going to Vivekananda Memorial.
