Rameshwaram Tour Package from Trichy (4 Days)
4-day Rameshwaram tour from Trichy: Rameshwaram and Madurai. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹8,530 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
27° – 29°C
October in Rameshwaram

Description
4-day Rameshwaram tour from Trichy: Rameshwaram and Madurai. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹8,530 per person.
This 4 days 3 nights itinerary covers 9 handpicked stops, including Pamban Bridge, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Agni Theertham and more. October–April is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 3-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
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 25°C – 30°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Trichy to Rameshwaram
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Trichy in the morning. Drive from Trichy to Rameshwaram (about 236 km, 4 hrs 45 min). Along the way and on arrival, visit Pamban Bridge and Ramanathaswamy Temple. 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: Trichy to Rameshwaram
236 km · ~5h 3m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Trichy
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near SundarapandiyanpattanamAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
86 km · 1h 43m 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: Trichy to Rameshwaram
236 km · ~5h 15m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Trichy
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Trichy. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Trichy → Rameshwaram
AC Seater / Volvo · ~236 km
~5h 15m|Tentative fare ₹260–₹710
Usual tea / meal halts: Tondi (~170 km)
- 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: Trichy to Rameshwaram
Nearest railway stations: Ponmalai Golden Rock for Trichy, 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.
- 1
Pamban Bridge
The sea bridge that carries the road and railway onto Rameshwaram island.
- 2
Ramanathaswamy Temple
The Jyotirlinga temple with the longest temple corridor in India.
Theerthams and Dhanushkodi
After breakfast, set out for a full day of sightseeing (about 50 km by cab). In the morning, visit Agni Theertham, and Dhanushkodi and Arichal Munai. After lunch, go on to Kothandaramaswamy Temple. Return to the hotel in Rameshwaram. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
- 1
Agni Theertham
The holy dip in the sea, followed by the 22 theerthams inside the temple.
- 2
Dhanushkodi and Arichal Munai
The ghost town and the land's end facing Sri Lanka.
- 3
Kothandaramaswamy Temple
The temple where Vibhishana is believed to have met Lord Rama.
Rameshwaram to Madurai
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Drive from Rameshwaram to Madurai (about 174 km, 3 hrs 30 min). Along the way and on arrival, visit Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial, Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple and Meenakshi Amman Temple. Check in at your hotel in Madurai. Overnight stay in Madurai.
- 1
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial
The memorial to the former President in his home town.
- 2
Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple
The temple where floating stones said to be from the Rama Setu are kept.
- 3
Meenakshi Amman Temple
The great temple of Madurai with its 14 painted gopurams, best seen at the evening ceremony.
Madurai to Trichy
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Today's sightseeing: Thirumalai Nayak Palace. Then drive from Madurai to Trichy (about 125 km, 2 hrs 30 min). Drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Trichy, and the tour ends.
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 Trichy
125 km · ~2h 30m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Madurai
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop
Arrive in TrichyTrichy, 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 Trichy
125 km · ~2h 47m · 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 → Trichy
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~125 km
~2h 47m|Tentative fare ₹140–₹400
- Arrive in Trichy
Trichy, 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 Trichy
Nearest railway stations: Madurai Jn for Madurai, Ponmalai Golden Rock for Trichy.
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
Thirumalai Nayak Palace
A 17th-century palace with huge pillars.
- 2
Leave for Trichy.
Tour Overview
Rameshwaram is an island town in the Gulf of Mannar and one of the Char Dham. Its Ramanathaswamy Temple is a Jyotirlinga, and the road ends at Dhanushkodi, facing Sri Lanka.
This 4-day, 3-night package starts and ends in Trichy. The route runs Trichy → Rameshwaram → Madurai → Trichy, about 535 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Rameshwaram Tour from Trichy
- Pamban Bridge
- Ramanathaswamy Temple
- Agni Theertham
- Dhanushkodi and Arichal Munai
- Kothandaramaswamy Temple
- Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial
- Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
Inclusions in the Rameshwaram Tour Package
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Trichy for the whole trip with the cab option: Dzire (2–3 persons), Innova (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Rameshwaram 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 Tour
Best time to visit: October–April
Route: Trichy → Rameshwaram → Madurai → Trichy (about 535 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Madurai and back; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Rameshwaram; 3-star hotel in Madurai, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Trichy. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹18,800 | ₹13,150 | ₹12,880 |
| 33 Persons | ₹15,410 | ₹11,910 | ₹11,640 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹14,010 | ₹10,440 | ₹10,170 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹12,560 | ₹9,560 | ₹9,290 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹10,770 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,530 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Madurai and back; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days.
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.
Dhanushkodi and Arichal Munai
The ghost 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.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial
The memorial to the former President in his home town.
Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple
The temple where floating stones said to be from the Rama Setu are kept.
Meenakshi Amman Temple
The great temple of Madurai with its 14 painted gopurams, best seen at the evening ceremony.
Thirumalai Nayak Palace
A 17th-century palace with huge pillars.
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
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Trichy for the whole trip with the cab option: Dzire (2–3 persons), Innova (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train 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: Trichy → Rameshwaram → Madurai → Trichy (about 535 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Madurai and back; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Rameshwaram; 3-star hotel in Madurai, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
4 days and 3 nights. It starts from Trichy on day 1 and you are back in Trichy on day 4. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Trichy → Rameshwaram → Madurai → Trichy. That is about 535 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹12,880 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹8,530 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Trichy and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Madurai and back; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–April.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to
