✈️ By Air
• Madurai Airport (~170 km) – Nearest major airport
• Tiruchirapalli Airport (~230 km) – Another good option
• From either airport, take a taxi or bus to Rameswaram (approx. 3–5 hours drive)

🚆 By Train
• Rameswaram Railway Station is just ~1.5 km from the temple
• Regular trains run from major cities like Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, and Trichy\

🚌 By Road
• Well-connected by state highways to Madurai, Kanyakumari, Tiruchirapalli, and Chennai
• TNSTC and private buses run frequently to Rameswaram

🌉 Pamban Bridge Experience
• While driving or traveling by train, crossing the iconic Pamban Bridge offers stunning sea views.

Akash Residency – Clean, spacious rooms with friendly service; about 600 meters away
₹1,000–₹1,400/night

Hotel Temple Gate – Just a short walk from the temple gate; modern amenities and highly rated food
₹1,500–₹2,200/night

Hotel Rameshwar Grand
modern amenities and highly rated food
₹1800–₹2,400/night

Residency Towers - Premium and Luxury Stay
₹3800–₹5,500/night

⛅ Summer (April to October)
• Morning: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Evening: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

❄️ Winter (November to March)
• Morning: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Evening: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
(Note: Timings remain generally consistent year-round)

⚠️ Note: The temple closes in the afternoon for rituals and cleaning:
• Daily Break: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

🕉️ Aarti Highlights:
• Morning Deeparadhana: 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM
• Midday Aarti: 12:00 PM
• Evening Aarti: 6:00 PM
• Night Aarti: 8:45 PM

Gujarati Bhavan Bhojanalaya – Pure veg, simple thali meals; ideal for pilgrims
💡 Must-try: Gujarati thali, khichdi

Sri Murugan Mess – Popular with locals for authentic Tamil meals
💡 Must-try: Full South Indian thali with unlimited rice

Ahaan – Daiwik Hotel – Clean, modern, and sattvic dining in a serene setting
💡 Must-try: North & South Indian platters, herbal tea

Siva Sakthi Bhojanalaya – Budget-friendly North Indian food
💡 Must-try: Roti-sabzi combo, dal fry

Maha Shivaratri
Devotees observe fasts and chant Lord Shiva’s name throughout the night. The temple is adorned with lamps and flowers, and special abhishek are performed to the main Shiva lingam believed to be installed by Lord Rama himself.

Thai Amavasya (New Moon in January/February)
Thousands of devotees perform pujas and take holy dips in the 22 sacred wells (theerthams), believing it cleanses sins and liberates ancestors.

Navratri & Dussehra
Though primarily a Shiva temple, Navratri is observed with devotion to Goddess Parvati.

Agni Theerth
📍 Just outside the east entrance of the temple
🌊 Sacred sea where devotees take a dip before entering the temple

Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple
📍 ~2 km from the main temple
🌟 Houses a rare five-faced Hanuman idol & floating stones from the Ram Setu

Gandhamadhana Parvatham
📍 ~3 km from Rameswaram town
🌄 Highest point in Rameswaram with a footprint believed to be Lord Rama’s

Jatayu Tirtham
📍 ~3.5 km away
🦅 Sacred spot honoring the mythical bird Jatayu who tried to rescue Sita

Yes,Special Darshan are available on the spot or prior arrangements.