Dhanushkodi, an astonishing temple town is situated in southern tip of small town of Rameswaram in the east coast of Tamil Naidu. Rameswaram which is known as the tip of India is popular for its “Dhanushkodi Beach”. Dhanushkodi beach is located on the confluence of Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean and is the closest point to SriLanka. The beach was destroyed by a major cyclone in 1964 and was never rehabilitated. With silver shining sand, and crystal clear water, Dhanushkodi is mystically beautiful beach in Tamil Naidu. You can only see the blue horizon meeting the blue sea and nothing else. Dhanushkodi Beach is also popular for its Adam’s Bridge also known as Ram Setu which connects India to Sri Lanka. Also known as the “Ghost Town”, visiting Dhanushkodi is permitted only for day time. Visit this haunting, abandoned and tragic beach town to witness the best sunrise or sunset of your life on the endless blue water stretch.
Route:
- By Air: From Madurai airport take bus or taxi to reach Rameshwaram and from there take another bus or jeep to reach the Dhanushkodi beach.
- By Train: There are no direct trains to the town of Dhanushkodi as the rail line was destroyed during the storm of 1964. From Rameshwaram station you can take taxi or bus to reach Dhanushkodi.
- By Road: There are few buses available from Rameshwaram to the town of Dhanushkodi. Take taxi or jeep from Rameshwaram to reach the beach. There are regular bus services from Madurai to Rameshwaram, from there you hire taxi, jeep or auto to reach the town of Dhanushkodi.
Nearest Railway Station – Rameshwaram which is almost 18kms away
Nearest Bus Station – Rameshwaram
Nearest Airport –Madurai airport which is almost 167kms away
ATM locations: There is no ATM counter in Dhanushkodi so carry sufficient cash with you. The nearest SBI bank ATM and Dhanlaxmi Bank ATM are in South Car Street, Rameshwaram. You will get Indian Bank ATM at West Car Street in Rameshwaram.
Famous Places around the area: Ram Seth, broken Railway station, temples, water tank and Church, post office
Best time to visit: September to April
Climate: Summer- 25 to 38°C, winter – 17 to 32°C
Local Famous Foods: As Dhanushkodi is an abandoned place you will not get any restaurants here, however you will get plenty of authentic South Indian foods in Rameshwaram. Try delicious dosa, vada, pongal, uppuma and Idly here with spicy coconut chutney, sambar, rasam. Taste yummy yoghurt here.
Local restaurants: You can get quality food at reasonable price at Marwadi Bojanalays, Ram Nivas Mess at West car Street also serves excellent Chinese food, Gujarat Bhavan’s traditional Gujarati dishes will surely make you happy. Do visit Siva Sankar Bojanalaya at South Car Street.
Nearest Hospitals/Nursing homes:
SPS Clinic
10/4, Thittakudi Street, near Rameswaram Bus Stand
Phone: (04573) 223075
Anbu Clinic
3/2352, Thangachimadam,Near Darga Bus Stop, Rameshwaram
Phone: (04573) 251680
Sankara Nethralaya
Falor Hospital, Goswami Mutt, No. 45, West Street, Rameswaram
Phone: 222004
Budget and safe hotels for middle class:
TTDC Tamil Nadu Hotel
Address: Agnitheeram, Rameshwaram.
Ph: 04573-221064/221277
Tariff: 1300 onwards
Maharaja Hotel
Address: Near the Temple, No.7, Middle Street, Rameshwaram
Ph: 098 94 621271
Tariff: 1200 onwards
Hotel Queen Palace
Address: Near Bus Stand, NH Road, Rameshwaram
Ph: 04573)221013/221131, 09442100704
Tariff: 1600 onwards
Hotel Vinayaga
Address: 5, Railway Feeder Road, Rameshwaram
Ph: (04573) 222361/222363, 09500722288
Tariff: 1200 onwards
Daiwik Hotels
Address: NH- 49, Near Rameswaram Bus
Tariff: 2200 onwards
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