Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced a budget-friendly tour package for devotees planning to visit the famous Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram. The special one-day tour package offers pilgrims an opportunity to visit one of India’s most revered Jyotirlinga temples along with several important religious and tourist attractions at an affordable price.

The package has been specially designed for travelers looking for a spiritual trip to South India without spending heavily on transportation and local arrangements. According to IRCTC, the package includes comfortable travel facilities, sightseeing, cab services, and travel insurance, making it an attractive option for devotees and tourists alike.

One-Day Rameshwaram Tour Package Details

The package, named “Rameshwaram One Day Trip,” is scheduled as a full-day spiritual journey beginning from Madurai.

Passengers will depart early in the morning at around 6:00 AM and are expected to reach Rameshwaram by approximately 9:30 AM. IRCTC has assigned the tour package code SMH109 for bookings and identification.

The itinerary has been planned in a way that allows travelers to cover multiple important religious and sightseeing destinations within a single day while returning to Madurai by night.

Darshan at Ramanathaswamy Temple

One of the biggest highlights of the package is the visit to the Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The temple is considered one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in Hinduism and attracts lakhs of devotees every year from across India and abroad.

Pilgrims visiting the temple through the IRCTC package will be able to experience the spiritual atmosphere, temple architecture, and religious significance associated with the ancient shrine.

Tourists Will Also Get to See the Famous Pamban Bridge

The tour package also includes a visit to the iconic Pamban Bridge, one of India’s most famous sea bridges.

Built over the sea, the bridge is known for its stunning views and engineering importance. Travelers will get an opportunity to witness the scenic beauty surrounding the bridge during the journey.

The location is considered one of the major tourist attractions near Rameshwaram and is especially popular among photography enthusiasts and visitors exploring coastal Tamil Nadu.

Holy Dip at Agni Theertham

As part of the pilgrimage experience, devotees will also get the opportunity to take a holy dip at Agni Theertham.

This sacred sea bathing site holds great religious significance among Hindu devotees. According to traditional beliefs, taking a dip here is considered spiritually purifying.

Thousands of pilgrims visit Agni Theertham every year before offering prayers at the Ramanathaswamy Temple.

Additional Tourist Attractions Included

After lunch, the tour continues with visits to several other important locations around Rameshwaram.

Tourists will be taken to:

• Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple


• Ramar Padam

During the return journey, travelers will also get to see the memorial dedicated to former President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, who hailed from Rameshwaram.

These additional sightseeing stops make the package more appealing for both spiritual travelers and general tourists.

Package Pricing Details

IRCTC has offered different pricing options depending on the number of travelers sharing the trip.

• Solo traveler: ₹7,150


• Two people travelling together: ₹3,600 per person


• Three people travelling together: Around ₹2,400 per person

The package becomes especially economical for group travelers and families.

Return to Madurai by Night

After completing the sightseeing and temple visits, passengers are expected to return to Madurai by approximately 10:00 PM.

The short duration and affordable pricing make this package ideal for travelers who want to complete a spiritual journey within limited time and budget.

With religious tourism witnessing strong demand across India, IRCTC’s affordable Rameshwaram package could become a popular choice among devotees planning a quick and convenient pilgrimage to one of the country’s most sacred temple destinations.