--- title: "Rameshwaram & Dhanushkodi Backpacking Trip" description: "Ramanathaswamy Temple's corridors, a Pamban Bridge sunset and Dhanushkodi, the ghost town where two seas meet." url: "https://www.goweekender.in/escapes/madurai-rameswaram-dhanushkodi-trip" --- # Rameshwaram & Dhanushkodi Backpacking Trip Ramanathaswamy Temple's corridors, a Pamban Bridge sunset and Dhanushkodi, the ghost town where two seas meet. - Destination: Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu - Departs from: Bangalore - Duration: 2D/1N (2 days, 1 night) - Price: from ₹5,599 - Categories: Culture, Waves, Nature - Booking: in the GoWeekender app (iOS and Android), run by a verified host ## Upcoming departures - 30 Oct 2026: ₹5,599 - 6 Nov 2026: ₹5,599 - 13 Nov 2026: ₹5,599 - 20 Nov 2026: ₹5,599 - 27 Nov 2026: ₹5,599 - 4 Dec 2026: ₹5,599 ## About this trip A soul-stirring weekend to Rameshwaram, where history, spirituality and coastal beauty come together. We leave Bangalore on Friday night and wake up on the island town on Saturday morning. Day one is Rameshwaram itself: darshan at the Ramanathaswamy Temple with India's longest temple corridor, the hilltop shrine at Ramar Padham for panoramic views over the town, and golden hour at the Pamban Bridge as trains glide across the sea. The evening is for group games, easy conversations and finding dinner together. Day two belongs to Dhanushkodi, the ghost town at the tip of India. Walk the ruins of the old railway station and church, stand at Arichal Munai where the Bay of Bengal meets the Indian Ocean, see the Kothandaramaswamy Temple that survived the 1964 cyclone and the floating stone linked to the Ram Setu legend, then wrap up with a coastal lunch and souvenir shopping before the overnight drive home. Travel is by AC tempo traveller with a trip captain throughout, and the night is spent on 3 sharing in Rameshwaram. Meals and entry charges are self-sponsored, so carry some cash. Temples ask for modest clothing, so cover shoulders and knees. ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Overnight Departure, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Ramar Padham & Pamban Bridge Sunset The trip begins on Friday night in Bangalore with pickup at KLM Fashion Mall, Marathahalli at 8:30 PM. On board, the trip captain runs an ice-breaking session so the group gets to know each other over a ten-hour road trip with music and a cool breeze. We reach Rameshwaram on Saturday morning, freshen up and give the day to the island town: the Ramanathaswamy Temple, the hilltop shrine at Ramar Padham and sunset at the Pamban Bridge. Stay: 3 sharing in Rameshwaram. Meals: self-sponsored. - 7:00 AM Arrive in Rameshwaram & freshen up: Reach the island town after the overnight drive, freshen up and grab breakfast at a local spot (self-sponsored). - 9:00 AM Ramanathaswamy Temple: Darshan at the Ramanathaswamy Temple, known for its spiritual significance and India's longest temple corridor. - 12:00 PM Lunch at a local eatery: Break for lunch at a local eatery near the temple (self-sponsored). - 2:00 PM Ramar Padham hilltop shrine: Head up to Ramar Padham, a serene hilltop shrine with panoramic views over the holy town and the sea around it. - 4:00 PM Check in to the stay: Check in, drop your bags and rest for a bit before heading back out for sunset. - 6:00 PM Pamban Bridge sunset: Golden hour at the legendary Pamban Bridge, watching the sun melt into the ocean as trains glide across the sea. - 8:00 PM Group games & dinner exploration: Evening games and easy conversations with the group, then head out together to find dinner (self-sponsored). ### Day 2: Dhanushkodi Ghost Town, Arichal Munai, Ram Setu Stone & Return After breakfast and check-out the whole day belongs to Dhanushkodi, the ghost town at the tip of India: the ruins of the old railway station and church, the confluence at Arichal Munai where the Bay of Bengal meets the Indian Ocean, the Kothandaramaswamy Temple that survived the 1964 cyclone and the floating stone tied to the Ram Setu legend. A coastal lunch and some souvenir shopping later we begin the overnight drive back to Bangalore, reaching early on Monday morning. Meals and entry charges are self-sponsored. - 7:00 AM Breakfast & check-out: Pack up, check out of the stay and start the day with breakfast at a local spot (self-sponsored). - 9:00 AM Kothandaramaswamy Temple: Stop at the historic Kothandaramaswamy Temple, the only structure here that survived the 1964 cyclone. - 10:00 AM Dhanushkodi ghost town: Walk through the hauntingly beautiful ruins of the old railway station, church and settlement by the sea. - 11:30 AM Arichal Munai land's end: Stand at Arichal Munai, the very tip of India, where the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. - 1:00 PM Floating stone & Abdul Kalam Memorial: See the floating stone linked to the Ram Setu legend, then pay respects at the APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial. - 2:30 PM Coastal lunch & souvenir shopping: A coastal lunch followed by some souvenir shopping before we start the drive home (both self-sponsored). - 4:00 PM Return journey to Bangalore: Board the tempo traveller for the overnight drive back to Bangalore, reaching early on Monday morning. ## What's included - Rameshwaram spiritual and coastal exploration. - Experience of group travel and a lifetime of memories. - Entire travel as per the itinerary by AC Tempo Traveller/Mini Bus. - Visit to Dhanushkodi and leisure time. - Trip captain throughout the trip. - Accommodation on 3 sharing basis. - Toll charges and driver bata. ## Not included - Cost arising from uncontrollable circumstances like bad weather, landslides or public protests. - Any meals during the trip. - Entry charges at any of the places in the itinerary. - GST @ 5% - Travel, accidental and medical insurance. - Anything not mentioned under inclusions. ## FAQs ### What should I carry? A soft copy of your Aadhaar card, comfortable cotton clothes, modest clothing for the temple visits (shoulders and knees covered), a light jacket for the overnight drive, sunscreen, a cap and sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes plus easy-to-remove footwear for the temples, two water bottles, a personal medical kit, polybags for wet clothes, a power bank, extra cash for meals and entry charges, a small backpack for the day, and most importantly your sense of humour and the spirit of adventure. ### What is the check-in policy and how strictly is the daily activity timeline followed? Activity & daily timeline: The hourly schedule is tentative and designed to give you the best experience. The order of places or the timings may shift because of weather, traffic, local restrictions or road conditions. Darshan timings and queues at the Ramanathaswamy Temple can move the day around, and access to parts of Dhanushkodi depends on the tide, the weather and local vehicle rules. 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You get matched with travellers who genuinely get you, not just people heading to the same place. ### Terms & conditions We reserve the right to rearrange the itinerary to suit availability without changing the total number of days or compromising on any service. All guests must carry a government-issued ID card. Confirmation of physical and mental health is required before starting the trip. No refund will be provided for problems due to government orders, harsh weather, protests, landslides or other unforeseen circumstances. Cancellation/reschedule: the initial booking amount is non-refundable; 50% of the trip cost is charged if you cancel or reschedule 7 days before the start date, 75% if 3 days before, and 100% within 3 days of departure.