Rameshwaram Darshan Yatra Package (3 Days)
3-day Rameshwaram Darshan tour from Madurai: Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹6,380 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
26° – 28°C
November in Rameshwaram Darshan Yatra Package (3 Days)

Description
3-day Rameshwaram Darshan tour from Madurai: Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹6,380 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 6 handpicked stops, including Pamban Bridge, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Agni Theertham and more. October–April is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Rameshwaram. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Rameshwaram Darshan Yatra Package (3 Days)
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 25°C – 30°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Madurai to Rameshwaram
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Madurai in the morning. Drive from Madurai to Rameshwaram (about 174 km, 3 hrs 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Rameshwaram. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Madurai to Rameshwaram
174 km · ~3h 29m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Madurai
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
174 km · 3h 29m drive from previous stop
Arrive in RameshwaramRameshwaram, Tamil Nadu
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Madurai to Rameshwaram
174 km · ~3h 52m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Madurai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Madurai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Madurai → Rameshwaram
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~174 km
~3h 52m|Tentative fare ₹190–₹540
- Arrive in Rameshwaram
Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Madurai to Rameshwaram
Nearest railway stations: Madurai Jn for Madurai, Rameswaram for Rameshwaram.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Madurai to Rameshwaram
After breakfast, set out for a full day of sightseeing (about 10 km by cab). In the morning, visit Pamban Bridge. After lunch, go on to Ramanathaswamy Temple. Return to the hotel in Rameshwaram. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
- 1
Pamban Bridge
The sea bridges that carry the road and railway onto Rameshwaram island.
- 2
Ramanathaswamy Temple
The Jyotirlinga temple of Rameshwaram, with the longest temple corridors in India.
Agni Theertham, the 22 theerthams and Dhanushkodi
Start before dawn with the spatika lingam darshan, then take the holy dip in the sea at Agni Theertham and walk through the temple to bathe at its 22 theerthams, wells said to have their own sacred powers, before darshan. After breakfast, drive to Dhanushkodi, the town lost to the 1964 cyclone, and on to Arichal Munai, where the road ends between two seas, with a stop at the Kothandaramaswamy temple. Drive back to Madurai in the afternoon. Drive from Rameshwaram to Dhanushkodi (about 19 km, 30 min) and from Dhanushkodi to Madurai (about 191 km, 3 hrs 45 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Madurai. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Rameshwaram to Dhanushkodi
19 km · ~23m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Rameshwaram
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
19 km · 23m drive from previous stop
Arrive in DhanushkodiDhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Rameshwaram to Dhanushkodi
19 km · ~25m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Rameshwaram
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rameshwaram. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rameshwaram → Dhanushkodi
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~19 km
~25m|Tentative fare ₹20–₹100
- Arrive in Dhanushkodi
Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Rameshwaram to Dhanushkodi
Nearest railway stations: Rameswaram for Rameshwaram, Rameswaram for Dhanushkodi.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Dhanushkodi to Madurai
191 km · ~3h 49m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Dhanushkodi
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
191 km · 3h 49m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MaduraiMadurai, Tamil Nadu
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Dhanushkodi to Madurai
191 km · ~4h 15m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Dhanushkodi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dhanushkodi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dhanushkodi → Madurai
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~191 km
~4h 15m|Tentative fare ₹210–₹580
- Arrive in Madurai
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Dhanushkodi to Madurai
Nearest railway stations: Rameswaram for Dhanushkodi, Madurai Jn for Madurai.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Agni Theertham
The sea in front of the temple, where pilgrims take the first dip.
- 2
22 theerthams
Sacred wells inside the Ramanathaswamy temple.
- 3
Dhanushkodi and Arichal Munai
The ruined town and the land's end facing Sri Lanka.
- 4
Kothandaramaswamy Temple
A temple on the Dhanushkodi road that survived the 1964 cyclone.
Tour Overview
A two-day darshan yatra from Madurai to Rameshwaram: the Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga, the holy dip at Agni Theertham and the 22 wells inside the temple, and the drive to Dhanushkodi at the tip of the island.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Madurai. The route runs Madurai → Rameshwaram → Dhanushkodi → Madurai, about 384 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Rameshwaram Darshan Tour from Madurai
- Pamban Bridge
- Ramanathaswamy Temple
- Agni Theertham
- 22 theerthams
- Dhanushkodi and Arichal Munai
- Kothandaramaswamy Temple
Inclusions in the Rameshwaram Darshan Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Madurai for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Rameshwaram Darshan Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Rameshwaram Darshan Tour
Best time to visit: October–April
Route: Madurai → Rameshwaram → Dhanushkodi → Madurai (about 384 km in all)
Before you go: Temples in Tamil Nadu expect modest dress; at some, men remove their shirts before entering the sanctum. Darshan timings change on festival days. For the 22 theertham bath inside the temple, carry a change of clothes; the spatika lingam darshan is held early in the morning.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Rameshwaram, or similar.
Package Price: Cab or Bus
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Madurai. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹13,660 | ₹9,630 |
| 33 Persons | ₹11,030 | ₹8,610 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹9,810 | ₹7,480 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹9,020 | ₹6,970 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹7,650 | ₹6,380 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
There is no railway station near this route, so there is no train option.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Pamban Bridge
India's first sea bridge, a cantilever engineering marvel connecting Rameshwaram to the mainland across the Palk Strait.
Ramanathaswamy Temple
One of India's twelve Jyotirlingas and a Char Dham site, famed for the world's longest pillared corridor and 22 sacred theerthams.
Agni Theertham
The sacred seashore beside the temple where pilgrims take a purifying dawn dip before darshan.
22 theerthams
Sacred wells inside the Ramanathaswamy temple.
Dhanushkodi and Arichal Munai
The ruined town and the land's end facing Sri Lanka.
Kothandaramaswamy Temple
A sea-facing shrine marking Vibhishana's coronation — one of the only structures to survive the 1964 cyclone.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–April is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Madurai for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–April
Route: Madurai → Rameshwaram → Dhanushkodi → Madurai (about 384 km in all)
Before you go: Temples in Tamil Nadu expect modest dress; at some, men remove their shirts before entering the sanctum. Darshan timings change on festival days. For the 22 theertham bath inside the temple, carry a change of clothes; the spatika lingam darshan is held early in the morning.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Rameshwaram, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Madurai on day 1 and you are back in Madurai on day 3.
Madurai → Rameshwaram → Dhanushkodi → Madurai. That is about 384 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹9,630 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,380 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Madurai and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–April.
Temples in Tamil Nadu expect modest dress; at some, men remove their shirts before entering the sanctum. Darshan timings change on festival days. For the 22 theertham bath inside the temple, carry a change of clothes; the spatika lingam darshan is held early in the morning.
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