Rameshwaram Tour Package from Varanasi (4 Days)
4-day Rameshwaram tour from Varanasi: Madurai and Rameshwaram. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹15,580 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
27° – 29°C
October in Rameshwaram
Description
4-day Rameshwaram tour from Varanasi: Madurai and Rameshwaram. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹15,580 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. 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
Varanasi to Rameshwaram
Reach Madurai by train from Varanasi, where our driver meets you. Drive from Madurai to Rameshwaram (about 174 km, 3 hrs 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Rameshwaram. Cross the Pamban Bridge onto Rameshwaram island and check in. Visit the Ramanathaswamy Temple in the evening and walk its pillared corridors, the longest of any temple in India. 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: Varanasi to Madurai
2231 km · ~47h 57m · About 45h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Varanasi
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 446Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 596Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 746Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 892Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1042Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1192Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1339Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1489Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1639Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1785Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1935Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2085Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m 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: Varanasi to Madurai
2231 km · ~49h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Varanasi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Varanasi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Varanasi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~744 km
~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
- Change buses at a major city (around km 744)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Madurai. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~744 km
~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1487)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Madurai. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Madurai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~744 km
~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
- 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: Varanasi to Madurai
Nearest railway stations: Varanasi Jn for Varanasi, Madurai Jn for Madurai.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 49h in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 4h 24m wait
1 change · 49h 1m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 4h 11m wait
1 change · 49h 2m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 4h 43m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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: 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.
- 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
Start at dawn with the dip at Agni Theertham and the ritual bath in the 22 wells inside the temple, then darshan; carry a change of clothes. After breakfast, drive to Dhanushkodi and Arichal Munai, the land's end facing Sri Lanka. Visit the Kothandaramaswamy Temple on the way back. 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
Today's travel: from Rameshwaram to Madurai (about 174 km, 3 hrs 30 min). Visit the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial and the Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple, then drive to Madurai. Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple in the evening and stay for the night ceremony. 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 Varanasi
See the Thirumalai Nayak Palace in the morning before starting home. Board the train from Madurai back to Varanasi (about 2,230 km), 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 Varanasi
2230 km · ~47h 56m · About 45h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Madurai
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 446Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 596Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 746Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 892Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1042Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1192Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1338Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1488Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1638Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1784Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1934Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2084Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Arrive in VaranasiVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
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 Varanasi
2230 km · ~49h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~743 km
~16h 31m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
- Change buses at a major city (around km 743)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Varanasi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~743 km
~16h 31m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1487)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Varanasi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Varanasi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~743 km
~16h 31m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
- Arrive in Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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 Varanasi
Nearest railway stations: Madurai Jn for Madurai, Varanasi Jn for Varanasi.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 45h 50m in total
Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 1h 30m wait
1 change · 46h in total
Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 1h 55m wait
1 change · 47h 57m in total
Change trains at Majri Jn — about 2h 13m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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 Varanasi.
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 Varanasi. The route runs Varanasi → Madurai → Rameshwaram → Madurai → Varanasi, about 4,809 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 Varanasi
- 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 Varanasi 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
- 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: Varanasi → Madurai → Rameshwaram → Madurai → Varanasi (about 4,809 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 Varanasi. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹76,990 | ₹24,960 | ₹19,880 |
| 33 Persons | ₹63,810 | ₹23,740 | ₹18,650 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹56,360 | ₹22,090 | ₹17,010 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹52,220 | ₹21,410 | ₹16,330 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹45,070 | ₹20,660 | ₹15,580 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Varanasi the drive is about 2,353 km each way, so the cab option adds about 5 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
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.
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 Varanasi 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
- 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: Varanasi → Madurai → Rameshwaram → Madurai → Varanasi (about 4,809 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 Varanasi on day 1 and you are back in Varanasi on day 4. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Varanasi → Madurai → Rameshwaram → Madurai → Varanasi. That is about 4,809 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹19,880 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹15,580 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 Varanasi and back. By cab from Varanasi the drive is about 2,353 km each way, so the cab option adds about 5 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. 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.
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