Friday 3 June 2011

Kanyakumari to Rameshwaram

Kanyakumari to Rameshwaram distance is: 320 kms.
You can choose to travel this distance from Kanyakumari to Rameshwaram by road, or by train.

Both Kanyakumari and Rameshwaram are important pilgrimmage destinations located on the southern coastline of India. Travellers who are touring South India generally prefer to pay a visit both these places located in Tamil Nadu, on their tour.

Kanyakumari is most famous for its ancient Kanyakumari temple, the confluence of the 3 seas, the scenic sunrise and sunsets, and for the tourist attractions added to the place in recent times, such as the Vivekanand Rock memorial and Thiruvalluvar statue.

Rameshwaram is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimmage centers. It is said to be the place, where Lord Ram rested before and after his war with Rakshasa-king Ravana of Lanka. The Ramayana epic says that the RamSetu (sea bridge) made out of floating rocks was built from here at Rameshwaram to Lanka, so that Rama's army could cross the sea and reach Lanka for the war. The Ramanath Swamy temple at Rameshwaram is one of the most visited temples in India.

How to travel from Kanyakumari to Rameshwaram:

Kanyakumari to Rameshwaram by road:
The time taken to cover the 320km Kanyakumari-Rameshwaram distance by road is approximately 6 and half hours. Regular bus services such as private luxury Volvo bus service or State transport buses are available from Kanyakumari to go to Rameshwaram, or you can also hire a private vehicle such as a car, or taxi/cab for the journey.

Kanyakumari to Rameshwaram by train:
There are several trains available to go from Kanyakumari to Rameshwaram. The nearest railway station to Rameshwaram is the Rameswaram RMM railway station. The Cape RMM express train, takes you directly from Kanyakumari railway station to the Rameswaram railway station.


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6 comments:

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