Chennai to Rameshwaram Road Trip Guide
A road trip from Chennai to Rameshwaram offers a beautiful journey through historical sites, temples, and scenic coastal views.
🛣️ Route Options (Chennai to Rameshwaram - 560 km, ~10-11 hours drive)
📍 Route 1 (Best Route - via Trichy & Madurai)
Chennai → Trichy → Madurai → Ramanathapuram → Rameshwaram
✅ Best Roads & Facilities
✅ Covers major sightseeing places (Trichy & Madurai)
📍 Route 2 (Scenic Route - via ECR)
Chennai → Pondicherry → Chidambaram → Karaikal → Ramanathapuram → Rameshwaram
✅ Scenic East Coast Road (ECR) Drive
✅ Good for temple lovers (Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple, etc.)
❌ Longer travel time (~12 hours)
📅 Suggested 3-Day Itinerary
🗓️ Day 1: Chennai → Trichy → Madurai (Stay in Madurai)
🚗 Start Early (4-5 AM)
- Breakfast at Villupuram / Trichy (A2B or Murugan Idli)
- Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (Trichy) (Largest temple complex in India)
- Lunch at Trichy (Famous for Banana Leaf Meals)
- Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple (Madurai)
- Stay Overnight in Madurai
🏨 Stay Options: Hotel Fortune Pandiyan / Taj Madurai / Hotel Supreme
🗓️ Day 2: Madurai → Rameshwaram (175 km, 3.5 hours)
🌅 Early Morning Start
- Breakfast & Drive to Rameshwaram
- Visit Pamban Bridge (Iconic Sea Bridge)
- Ramanathaswamy Temple Darshan (22 Holy Wells Bath)
- Agni Theertham (Sacred Sea Bathing Spot)
- Lunch at Rameshwaram (Try local seafood)
- Dhanushkodi Visit (Drive on India's Last Land Point)
- Sunset at Rameshwaram Beach
🏨 Stay in Rameshwaram: Daiwik Hotel / Hyatt Place / Tamil Nadu Tourism Hotel
🗓️ Day 3: Rameshwaram → Chennai (Return via Pondicherry or Madurai)
🌅 Early Morning Sunrise at Rameshwaram Beach
- Visit Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial
- Breakfast & Check-out
- Return via the same route or take ECR for a scenic drive
- Lunch in Pondicherry or Trichy
🚗 Reach Chennai by Late Evening (8-9 PM)
💰 Estimated Cost for a Chennai to Rameshwaram Trip
🚗 Car Rental (Round Trip):
- Sedan (Dzire/Etios) – ₹15,000 to ₹18,000
- SUV (Innova/Ertiga) – ₹22,000 to ₹28,000
🏨 Hotel Stay (Per Night):
- Budget Hotels: ₹1,500 – ₹2,500
- 3-Star Hotels: ₹3,000 – ₹5,000
- Luxury Hotels: ₹6,000+
🎟️ Other Costs:
- Toll & Fuel: ₹4,000 – ₹5,000
- Food & Personal Expenses: ₹3,000 – ₹5,000 per person
🔥 Best Time to Visit Rameshwaram
✅ October to March (Pleasant Weather)
❌ Avoid Peak Summer (April to June)
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