Visiting the Ghost Town of Dhanushkodi, Arichal Munai (India's southernmost road tip), Ram Setu viewpoint, and Gulf of Mannar marine ecosystem.
Journey to the Edge of India: Dhanushkodi
Situated just 18 km south of Rameshwaram, Dhanushkodi was a bustling port town until it was submerged by the catastrophic 1964 cyclone. Today, it stands as a hauntingly beautiful ghost town where the ruins of a railway station, church, and post office rise from white sandbars between two vast bodies of water: the calm Gulf of Mannar and the roaring Bay of Bengal.
Key Sightseeing Highlights
- Arichal Munai (Zero Point): The absolute geographical terminus of the Indian mainland highway (NH-87). Sri Lanka's Talaimannar coastline is just 18 nautical miles away. Features the Ashoka Pillar national emblem.
- Ruins of the Ghost Town: Atmospheric remains of St. Anthony's Church, water storage tanks, and colonial customs buildings.
- Ram Setu (Adam's Bridge Viewpoint): The mythological underwater submerged limestone chain constructed by the Vanara army described in Valmiki's Ramayana.
- Vibhishana Temple (Kothandaramaswamy): The only surviving structure from the 1964 cyclone where Lord Rama conducted the coronation of Vibhishana.
Permit Regulations & Road Timings
The road from Mukundarayar Chathiram barrier to Arichal Munai is open to private cars, taxis, and Tempo Travellers daily from 06:00 AM to 05:30 PM. All vehicles must exit before sunset due to rising ocean tides and high crosswinds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Crucial Operational & Religious Details for This Circuit
Yes, the paved national highway (NH-87 extension) extends directly to the Ashoka Pillar at Arichal Munai and accommodates passenger coaches.
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