7 Magnificent Beaches In Rameshwaram That You Must Visit

Rameshwaram is a well-known pilgrimage town in Tamil Nadu. It is renowned for its beautiful temples, lush forests and well-kept roads.

If you, however, look past them, you will find that Rameshwaram is also environmentally-beautiful and has some beautiful beaches in its arsenal. We have made a list of all the beautiful beaches you ought to visit when in Rameshwaram. Do have a look.

Beaches in Rameshwaram

1. Olaikuda Beach

Olaikuda is a well-known fishing village in Rameshwaram. The village boasts of a beautiful shoreline and a beach. The vibe of this beach is quiet and tranquil.

This serene beach attracts many migratory birds such as flamingos during the winter. It also serves as a natural bird sanctuary. The coast is enveloped with natural coral reefs, making it an ideal dive spot as well.

• Distance from Rameshwaram: 1 kilometres

2. Sangumal Beach

The Sangumal Beach is situated right next to the Agni Theertham village. The beach is known for being a favourable fishing spot. If you manage to reach the beach at sunrise you’ll get to view fisherman hard at work. You can also try your hand at fishing if the fishermen agree to let you tag along.

The beach is extremely sandy and unkept, however, if you are not keen on going to a busy area and intend on spending some quiet time, this is the beach to be at. There are vendors selling peanuts and tea for when you get peckish.

• Distance from Rameshwaram: 1.8 kilometres

3. Villoondi Theertham

Villoondi Theertham is a beach that is blessed with aesthetic beauty as well as a rich cultural background. It happens to be one of the Theertham (holy water body) spots of 64 known ones. Every year, pilgrims come here to take a dip and purge themselves of all evil.

The main attraction here is the water spring that originates within the sea. The entire scene is picture-perfect, so don’t forget to take your camera on a visit here.   

• Distance from Rameshwaram: 6.8 kilometres

4. Pamban Beach

Pamban Beach is a long passageway that leads into Rameshwaram Island. The beach is not suited for bathing, swimming or diving, you can go here to witness the beautiful sunset or just sit back and relax.

On your way to the beach, you will find many amenities such as swimming pools, swings, and even a children’s park. A visit to Pamban Beach can be a wholesome experience.

• Distance from Rameshwaram: 12.2 kilometres

5. Kunthukal Beach

Kunnathukal is a village that lies nearly 20 minutes from Rameshwaram and is primarily knowns as a fishing town. However, if you go past this village to its deep interior you will be amazed to find one of the cleanest beaches in all of India.

The beach is blessed with crystal clear waters and a massive shoreline. You can swim in the waters of the beach and choose to surf here as well. The water and the waves are warm and will embrace you in utmost comfort.

• Distance from Rameshwaram: 13.5 kilometres

6. Dhanushkodi Beach

Dhansuhkodi is located at the southernmost part of Rameshwaram. The name when translated into English literally means the ‘tip of the bow’, and it was given this name due to the shape of the surrounding topography.

The Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean lie on opposite sides of the beach and, if you go further down, you can witness the merging of these two massive water bodies. You can go surfing on the massive waves at the Sangam (the meeting point). If you’re lucky you can find migratory birds like flamingos and ocean gulls during the winters.

• Distance from Rameshwaram: 19 kilometres

7. Ariyaman Beach

Also known as the Kushi Beach, Ariyaman Beach is located in the Park-Bay. The beach is 150 metres wide and stretches out for 2 kilometers along the coastline. The beach is not known to many an remains untouched by the general public.

Here you will find gentle waves from the sea and the place experiences pleasant climate throughout the year. The idyllic beach a perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon

• Distance from Rameshwaram: 30 kilometres

Rameshwaram, although a pilgrimage town, certainly has a lot more to offer. It has some astoundingly clean and breathtaking beaches that can leave you absolutely spellbound.

So the next time you are here and wish to do something apart from visiting temples, take a look at our list and let us know of your experiences in the comments section below.