Rameshwaram is one of the most revered holy places for Hindhus. Ramashwaram is an island located in Tamil Nadu and interestingly it assumes the shape of a Conch. The legend says that Lord Rama created a bridge across the sea to Sri Lanka. Lord Rama’s temple located here attracts huge gatherings of devotees every year. Rameshwaram is well connected with the other major cities of India. The nearest airport is 163 kilometers away at Madurai. The rail and road network connects Rameshwaram with Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Thanjavur and other important cities.