2–3 hrs Ramanathaswamy Temple One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, known for its long pillared corridors and 22 sacred wells. Town centre Best: Early morning, before 8 AM View details 30–45 min Agni Theertham The shore east of the temple where pilgrims take a holy dip before darshan. ≈0.5 km Best: Sunrise View details 2–4 hrs Dhanushkodi The abandoned town at the island’s tip, where the road runs between two seas. ≈18–20 km Best: Oct–Mar · morning View details 45 min Arichal Munai Land’s end — the point on the Indian coast closest to Sri Lanka, near Ram Setu. ≈24 km Best: Late morning View details 30 min Pamban Bridge The sea bridge linking the island to the mainland, with the new vertical-lift rail bridge alongside. ≈12 km Best: Sunrise or sunset View details 1 hr APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Peikarumbu memorial to the former President, a son of Rameswaram. ≈6–8 km Best: Morning View details 45 min House of Kalam Dr Kalam’s family home on Mosque Street, now a small museum. Town centre Best: Afternoon View details 20 min Ramar Theertham A sacred tank associated with Lord Rama, on the way to the island’s hill shrines. ≈2 km Best: Morning View details 30 min Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple Temple with a five-faced Hanuman idol and the famous floating stones. ≈2 km Best: Any time View details 30–45 min Gandhamadhana Parvatham The island’s highest point, with a shrine holding Rama’s footprints (Ramar Padam). ≈3 km Best: Sunrise or sunset View details 30 min Kothandaramaswamy Temple Temple on the Dhanushkodi road, said to be where Vibhishana surrendered to Rama. ≈12 km Best: On the way to Dhanushkodi View details 30 min Villoondi Theertham A freshwater spring that rises just offshore, reached by a short walkway. ≈7 km Best: Low tide View details