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Dhanushkodi

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Dhanushkodi is a historic coastal town located at the southeastern tip of Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu. Once a thriving settlement, the town was destroyed by a powerful cyclone in 1964 and now stands as a haunting ghost town by the sea. For travelers, Dhanushkodi offers a dramatic landscape where history, nature, and mythology come together. The area is known for its abandoned ruins, vast beaches, and views of the meeting point of the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean

What to See & Do

  • 🏚️ Explore ruins of the old town 🏘️ and church ⛪
  • 🏖️ Walk along wide, untouched 🌊 beaches 🐚
  • 📍 View the confluence of two 🌊 seas 🌐
  • 📖 Learn about the town’s tragic ⛈️ history 📜

How to Get There

  • 🚜 By Road: Jeep services operate from Rameswaram 🗺️ to Dhanushkodi 🏁
  • 🚫 Private vehicles are restricted beyond 🛑 a point 🚧
  • 🚆 Rameswaram Railway Station is the nearest 🛤️ rail link 🚉

Travel Tips

  • 🧴 Carry drinking water and sun ☀️ protection 🧢
  • ⚠️ Follow safety rules due to strong sea 🌊 currents 🚩
  • 🌙 Avoid visiting after 🌅 sunset 🌑
  • 🛑 Respect restricted and protected 🛡️ areas 🚧

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕗 08:00 AM – Depart from Rameswaram by 🚜 jeep 🏁
  • 🕘 09:00 AM – Explore Dhanushkodi ruins 🏚️ and beach 🏖️
  • 🕛 12:00 PM – Return to Rameswaram 🏘️ for lunch 🥘

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

06:00 – 18:00

Entry Fee:

Nominal fee for vehicle access

Best Time to Visit:

Morning or late afternoon for mild weather

Location

📌 Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram Island, Tamil Nadu, India

👉 View on Google Maps

Located about 18 km from Rameswaram town

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