Gulf of Mannar, Marine National Park

Nearest Attractions

Pamban Rail Scissors Bridge

The island of Rameswaram is connected to the mainland by a 2.06KM long Pamban bridge, which was built in the year 1930 on 145 stone pillars. This bridge can be opened like a pair of scissors when large vessels need to cross through the strait. A part of this bridge got damaged during the 1964 cyclone which was rebuilt exactly in the same manner.

Rameswaram Temple

Rameswaram is an island situated on the northeastern side of the Gulf of Mannar. It is believed that pilgrimage to Kasi will be finished only after worshipping at Rameswaram temple.

Dhanushkodi

It has a vast stretch of sandy shores, which forms a marsh in the middle of the northern side of the island. This marsh gets a little water from the inundation during the spring tides and supports nearly 6 species of migratory birds which comes from Europe and Australia during October to January every year. Ruins of the church and other government buildings constructed during British reign are present here.

Kodandaraman Temple

It is situated on the way to Danushkodi from Rameswaram at a distance of 30KM from Rameswaram. This is a temple built at the place where Vibhishana, Ravanasura s younger brother was believed to surrender himself to Lord Rama and eventually got enthroned by Lakshmana.

Devipatnam

A coastal village is also known as Navashabashanam. It is believed that Lord Rama worshipped Navagraha  (Nine planets) here. The temple near by here is dedicated to Devi, who is said to have killed the demon Mahishasura at this spot. Hindus perform religious rites for their ancestors here.

Sethukkarai

A place of Puranic importance, Sethukkarai (meaning the Sethu Coast) is an important pilgrim centre having religious significance owing to the belief that Lord Ram is said to have constructed a bridge from here over the sea waters to reach Sri Lanka