One Day Madurai to Rameswaram Trip
One Day Madurai to Rameswaram Trip by Cab
one-day trip from Madurai to Rameswaram by cab offers an enriching experience, combining the convenience of travel with the exploration of two iconic South Indian cities. Starting early from Madurai, known for its famous Meenakshi Amman Temple, the 3-hour drive takes you through scenic landscapes and picturesque views of rural Tamil Nadu. The journey by cab ensures flexibility in your travel itinerary, allowing you to stop at various points of interest along the way. Whether it's a quick break for local snacks or capturing the beauty of the countryside, the cab ride provides a comfortable and convenient mode of travel.
Upon reaching Rameswaram, a city revered for its religious significance, the first stop is often the Ramanathaswamy Temple, which boasts grand architecture and sacred 22 theerthams (holy water tanks). The cab allows for easy access to other attractions, such as the Pamban Bridge, India’s first sea bridge, and Dhanushkodi, a ghost town with stunning views of the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. As the day comes to a close, the return trip to Madurai allows for quiet reflection on the spiritual and natural beauty witnessed throughout the day.
Package Cost of 1 Day Madurai to Rameswaram Sightseeing Trip by Cab
Shanjana South India Tours
i20 / Tata Indica
4 Seater / Hatchback₹ 5,599/-
Amaze / Etios / Dzire
4 Seater / Sedan₹ 5,799/-
Toyota Innova
6 Seater / SUV₹ 7,499/-
Toyota Innova Crysta
6 Seater / SUV₹ 8,499/-
Tempo/ Force Traveller
12 Seater / LCV₹ 9,499/-
Mini Bus
12-22 Seater / LCVPrice on Request
Book this 1 Day Rameswharam Tour Package from Madurai!
Following are the car rental companies that are organizing this private tour, select your preferred vendor from the list, check availability and book your tour!
1 Day One Day Madurai to Rameswaram Package
Pickup from your Home / Hotel in Madurai at 7:00 AM
| S.No | Sightseeing Place | Recommended Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agni Theertham | 30 minutes |
| 2 | Panchamukha Hanuman Temple | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Ramanathaswamy Temple | 1 Hours |
| 4 | House of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam | 30 minutes |
| 5 | Pamban Bridge | 5 minutes |
| 6 | Dhanushkodi | 45 minutes |
Drop back at your Home / Hotel in Chennai by 11:00 PM
PLEASE NOTE: Guests can visit all the Rameshwaram tourism places listed above or remove any of the places that they don’t want to visit. Inclusion of any other sightseeing place not listed above is normally not permitted. However guests can check with their cab provider if any exceptions possible, while booking this Chennai to Rameshwaram local sightseeing tour by private car.
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Places to visit during your One Day Madurai to Rameswaram Trip by Car
1. Agni Theertham
The seashore opposite the Ramanathaswamy Temple is the Agni Theertham where one can take a holy bath. You will find this tank flocked with people performing various Hindu rituals including washing away the ashes of the dead, or a barren couple praying for a child, etc.
Historically speaking, it is said that it was here that Goddess Sita performed her ‘Agni Pariksha’, where she had asked Lord Laxman to set her on fire to prove her purity. Sita because of her chaste nature was unharmed. Hence a dip in this holy sea is considered to make a person pure.
Things to do:Take a dip at Agni Theertham first, if you need to take a dip inside the Ramanathaswamy Temple. Hence this is the first stop during your One Day Madurai to Rameshwaram Trip.
Timings: Monday- Sunday, from 5 am to 6 pm
Recommended Duration:30 Minutes
Entry Fee:Free
2. Panchamukha Hanuman Temple
Panchamukha Hanuman Temple has an idol of Lord Hanuman with face faces (PanchMukh) made with black stone and covered with a red cloth and vermillion.
It is said that Lord Hanuman had to extinguish five lamps, so that Lord Rama would be able to kill Ravana. Since all the five flames were burning in five different directions, he revealed his five faces at once to burn the five lamps The front-facing face is of Lord Hanuman, while on the sides, the faces are of Lord Narasimha, Lord Adivaraha, Lord Garuda and Lord Hayagriva.
One must see the floating stones that have been placed here from Ram Setu, the ones that were used to build the floating bridge for Lord Rama to reach Lanka.
Things to Do:One can buy these floating stones for a nominal price outside the temple complex.
Timings:Monday: Sunday from 6 am to 7 pm
Recommended Duration:20 Minutes
Entry Fee:Free
3. Ramanathaswamy Temple
One of the 275 greatest Shiva temples of the continent is the Ramanathaswamy Temple, it is opulently famous for being a holy pilgrimage site for the Hindus. The structure of the temple is similar to the other ancient temples of South India with a high compound wall. Its outer corridor is one of the longest temple corridors with a height of 6.9 metres and boasts of 1212 pillars.
There are 64 temple tanks where one can take a holy dip as an act of atonement. Without taking a dip here, your one-day sightseeing trip to Rameshwaram from Madurai will be incomplete.
Things to Do:Read the inscriptions on the walls to take a closer look at the historical importance of the temple
Timings:Monday- Sunday from 4:30 am–1 pm & from 3 pm–8:30 pm
Recommended Duration:1 hour
Entry Fee:Rs.50
4. House of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
Rameshwaram is the birthplace of one of the best scientists and the eleventh president of India, Late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and hence a day trip to this city would be incomplete without visiting his house whose first floor has been converted into a museum in 2011.
The museum is now looked after by his brother and it provides a glance into the life of Dr Kalam using various photographs, medals, awards, and his contribution to defence & development. The ground floor is now a souvenir shop while the second floor is an art gallery.
Things to Do:Apart from looking back at the achievements of the great scientist, one can shop for Rameswaram souvenirs or even seashell items here.
Timings:Monday- Friday from 8 am to 7 pm
Closed On:Weekends
Recommended Duration:Weekends
Entry Fee:Rs.5
5. Pamban Bridge
On your One Day Madurai to Rameshwaram Trip by Car, you will also be witnessing the Pamban Bridge from the bylane road next to the bridge. It was inaugurated in 1915 and was the first sea bridge of India. It connects the island of Rameshwaram to NH 49.
It is constructed 41 feet above sea level and is approximately 2 km long. While most of the bridge has similarities with the other sea bridges with 143 piers, what makes it interesting is the double-leaf bascule section which can be raised to form a passage for ships to pass.
Things to Do:Drive through the bylane of this 2km sketch of the bridge and let the fresh breeze touch your face.
Timings:Open all-day
Recommended Duration:5 Minutes
6. Dhanushkodi
Your last tourist place during the One Day Madurai to Rameshwaram Trip in a private cab will be Dhanushkodi, which is also popularly known as Ram Setu. A deserted town located 20 km south-east from Rameshwaram is Dhanushkodi. Although the town was destroyed in the Rameswaram cyclone of 1964, yet its ruins are worth your time.
It is said that Lord Rama had ordered Lord Hanuman to build the floating bridge here which the later obliged with the help from his Vanar Sena. There are hardly any settlements here apart from a few fishermen and is also untouched by tourists.
Things to Do:One can spend time at the rather deserted and clean beaches here.
Timings:Open all-day
Entry Fee:45 Minutes
Package Inclusions
✔ Pick and drop from Home / Hotel in Madurai
✔ Selected Cab for Madurai sightseeing as per the above Itinerary
✔ Driver Batta
Package Exclusions
✔ Entry Ticket Fee at tourist places in Madurai
✔ Vehicle Parking Charges
✔ Toll-gate Charges if any
✔ Breakfast, Lunch or any meal
✔ Lodging / Accommodation in Madurai
✔ Vehicle beyond the mentioned time duration
✔ Vehicle beyond the designated tour route
Terms & Conditions
Travelers are requested to follow the given itinerary for 1 Day Madurai Local Sightseeing tour package. Ideally this 1 day Madurai city tour package can not be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places in Madurai city tour, they can check the possibility of the same with the listed car rental companies and request for a custom quote.
The time spent on each Madurai tourist attraction is to be followed as per the Itinerary schedule. In case of any delays or additional time spent at a particular place, driver or car rental company will not be responsible to cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary.
Please also note that if a particular Madurai sightseeing place is closed on the scheduled day of the tour, it will not be covered from the list of sightseeing places. Please check the possibility of visiting an alternate place with cab vendor before you book the tour.
FAQs
Is there any possibility to add / remove tourist places in this Madurai local sightseeing tour?
Ideally, no. However you can check with listed Madurai cab vendors before booking the tour on any possibility to customize the tour. Additional charges might apply.
Exploring the aesthetic heritage and architecture of the 2500 years old city with the one day Madurai trip is an unforgettable experience. These auspicious temples and outstanding palace are the iconic landmarks of the ancient city featuring marvellous centuries-old architecture. Witnessing the historical monuments and the amazingly wonderful sculptures proffers tourists an intriguing experience.
