Rameshwaram: Where Rama Built a Bridge

Stand at the tip of Rameshwaram and look south across the turquoise waters of the Palk Strait. Just 30 kilometers away lies Sri Lanka — Lanka from the Ramayana. Between these two landmasses, satellite images reveal a chain of limestone shoals stretching across the sea. NASA calls it Adam's Bridge. Hindus call it Ram Setu — the bridge Rama built with his army of monkeys and bears to rescue Sita from Ravana. Whether you see geology or mythology, the view will take your breath away.

The Ramayana Connection

Ramanathaswamy Temple

The Char Dham Connection

Getting There and What to See