India · Religious & Spiritual

3-Day Temple Tour of Madurai and Rameshwaram with Dhanushkodi

3 Days Round trip from Madurai Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple with its 14 colourful gopurams
02 Visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan
03 Travel to Dhanushkodi and learn about the town's painful past
04 See the 1,200 carved sandstone pillars of Ramanathaswamy Temple
05 Spend time shopping in Madurai's local markets

Embark on this 3-day trip to Rameshwaram and Madurai, two places of great importance in Indian history. Rameshwaram is the land that Lord Ram is believed to have walked on his way to cross the Indian Ocean, along the path called Sethu Samudhram, still visible today as a narrow strip of land connecting India and Sri Lanka. Madurai, recognised as the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, is an important landmark for exploring Dravidian architecture and sacred temple heritage.

Rameshwaram is the land that Lord Ram is believed to have walked on his way to cross the Indian Ocean, along the path called Sethu Samudhram, still visible today as a narrow strip of land connecting India and Sri Lanka.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Madurai, Rameswaram

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Madurai and Temple Visits

After getting picked up from the Madurai railway station or airport, head to your accommodation.
In the evening, visit:
- The Meenakshi Amman Temple which, with its 14 colourful gopurams (gateway towers), is a sight to behold. This temple is an important specimen of the Dravidian architecture that Madurai is famed for housing.
- Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, a Hindu temple built during the reign of the Pandyas, which is considered to be one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan. Also, learn about its 6th-century rock-cut architectural style.
Then, return to your accommodation for the day.

Overnight stay in Madurai.

Day 02

Rameswaram Excursion from Madurai

After breakfast, head to Rameswaram, a town on Pamban Island, which is considered to be an important site of pilgrimage for Hindus. Here, visit:
- Ramanathaswamy Temple, which is believed to have been built by numerous rulers from the 12th century onwards. The temple houses 1,200 magnificent carved sandstone pillars that form the outdoor corridor.
- Dhanushkodi, a small town that was swept clear in the Rameswaram hurricane of 2013. Now uninhabited, this town is located on the southern tip of Pamban Island.
- Srivilliputhur Temple, a 192-feet-high structure built by Periyalvar in honour of Lord Shiva.
Return to Madurai after sightseeing.

Overnight stay in Madurai.

Day 03

Madurai Markets and Departure

After breakfast, check out of your hotel.
Proceed to spend some time shopping in Madurai's local markets before you are dropped off at the airport or railway station.

The tour ends here.