Dhanushkodi Beach and Ghost Town Tour

History · Rameswaram · 4 hours

Dhanushkodi Beach and Ghost Town TourDhanushkodi Beach and Ghost Town TourDhanushkodi Beach and Ghost Town TourDhanushkodi Beach and Ghost Town Tour

Overview

Dhanushkodi, once a thriving town, now stands as a haunting coastal expanse shaped by the 1964 cyclone. Amidst ruins and serene shores between two seas, legends of the Ramayana and local resilience linger. This guided tour reveals the ghost town’s history, sacred significance, and striking beauty.


  • Visit the abandoned railway station, church ruins, post office, and remnants of the old town.
  • Listen to tales of the 1964 cyclone and the mass exodus of the town's residents.
  • Walk along the narrow strip of land stretching to Arichal Munai - the last point of India.
  • Understand the mythological connection to Lord Rama’s bridge to Lanka.
  • Witness sunrise or sunset at one of India’s most photogenic beaches.
  • Interact with local fishermen communities still residing nearby.

Hosted in English

Meeting point

Check-post at the entry to Dhanushkodi road

Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu

What is included

Local cultural storyteller/guide

Bottled water and light snack

All entry permissions and forest check-post facilitation

What is not included

Hotel transfers

Meals not mentioned

Good to know

  • Hotel transfers (can be arranged on request)