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.
π£οΈ Route Options (Chennai to Rameshwaram - 560 km, ~10-11 hours drive)
π Route 1 (Best Route - via Trichy & Madurai)
Chennai β Trichy β Madurai β Ramanathapuram β Rameshwaram
β Best Roads & Facilities
β Covers major sightseeing places (Trichy & Madurai)
π Route 2 (Scenic Route - via ECR)
Chennai β Pondicherry β Chidambaram β Karaikal β Ramanathapuram β Rameshwaram
β Scenic East Coast Road (ECR) Drive
β Good for temple lovers (Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple, etc.)
β Longer travel time (~12 hours)
π Suggested 3-Day Itinerary
ποΈ Day 1: Chennai β Trichy β Madurai (Stay in Madurai)
π 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
π¨ Stay Options: Hotel Fortune Pandiyan / Taj Madurai / Hotel Supreme
ποΈ Day 2: Madurai β Rameshwaram (175 km, 3.5 hours)
π 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
π¨ Stay in Rameshwaram: Daiwik Hotel / Hyatt Place / Tamil Nadu Tourism Hotel
ποΈ Day 3: Rameshwaram β Chennai (Return via Pondicherry or Madurai)
π 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
π Reach Chennai by Late Evening (8-9 PM)
π° Estimated Cost for a Chennai to Rameshwaram Trip
π Car Rental (Round Trip):
- Sedan (Dzire/Etios) β βΉ15,000 to βΉ18,000
- SUV (Innova/Ertiga) β βΉ22,000 to βΉ28,000
π¨ Hotel Stay (Per Night):
- Budget Hotels: βΉ1,500 β βΉ2,500
- 3-Star Hotels: βΉ3,000 β βΉ5,000
- Luxury Hotels: βΉ6,000+
ποΈ Other Costs:
- Toll & Fuel: βΉ4,000 β βΉ5,000
- Food & Personal Expenses: βΉ3,000 β βΉ5,000 per person
π₯ Best Time to Visit Rameshwaram
β
October to March (Pleasant Weather)
β Avoid Peak Summer (April to June)
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