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I did Snorkeling & Kayaking in Bay of Bengal ( Rameshwaram ) during my South India tour. Explore the underwater World from the surface in this Vlog.

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Holy Island Water Sports is indented to meet the entertainment requirement of the local people and the tourist who visit Rameshwaram and it is an ideal destination for adventure water sports. It was started in November 2014 and located in sea shore area.

It has many recreational activities such as kayak, jet ski, stand up board, windsurfing, snorkeling, coral watching, aquarium and also it has many land games such as trampoline, mini wheel, dora-dora, water ball etc.

Holy Island Water Sports offers Adventure sports in Rameshwaram with excellent service & good customer support.

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Rameshwaram is located in the sea region of “Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserves” and is relatively small in terms of area. Standing firmly in the middle of India and Sri Lanka with its clean sea breezes, less crowded temples & sacred ponds, this famous “Island City” has been the center of attraction for travelers across the world. One of the Char Dhams of India and an avid place for Hindu devotees, Rameshwaram is one place you must add to your travel bucket list.

Best time to visit Rameshwaram
For The Monsoon Bliss: August | 28°C to 35°C

For Pleasant, Windy Winters: October to April | 17°C to 32°C

Visit In Rameshwaram
1. Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple
This is one of the very few temples in the history of India which is built in the Dravidian style architecture. Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple is famous for its collection of Lingas, which were made up of sand, salt, stone and other elements. According to stories, there were around 112 ponds here out of which only 12 are left. This popular tourist attraction in Rameshwaram with the second largest pillared corridor in the world is one of the must visit tourist places in Rameshwaram.

Worship Timings: 5 am to 1 pm & 3 pm to 9 pm

2. Kothandaramaswamy Temple
Situated in Dhanushkodi, Kothandaramaswamy temple is lined along the shallow beaches, historical ruminants, and vast horizons of the azure sea. One of the best tourist spots in Rameshwaram, this is a ruin of the temple described in Ramayana. This temple holding the deities of Rama, Lakshman, Sita & Hanuman is believed to be the residing spot of Vibhishana, the younger brother of Ravana.

Temple Timings: 6:30 am to 10:30 am & 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

3. The five faced Hanuman Temple
Situated just 2 km from Rameshwaram Temple, this temple is famous for the five manifestations of Lord Hanuman and is listed among the most prestigious places to see in Rameshwaram. This famous idol is carved out of a large Senthooram Stone which was considered very precious in ancient times. The Hanuman Temple is said to house stones used to build the Rama Setu, the bridge built by Hanuman’s army of monkeys in order to rescue Goddess Sita from Lanka.

Timings: 6 am to 7 pm


4. Agni Theertham
One of the 64 sacred baths in India, Agni Theertham is always on the top of the list when talking about the best places to visit in Rameshwaram. It is believed that bathing in this sea will rid one of his/her sins and make them pure. Holistic rituals such as those for the dead ancestors are performed on the shores of this pristine beach. Pilgrims wishing to take a sacred bath are first supposed to take a dip here and then proceed for the bath inside the
Rameshwaram Temple.

Timings: 5 am to 6 pm

5. Ariyaman Beach
The Ariyaman Beach, or the Kushi Beach, has an astounding width and length of about 150 m and 2 km respectively. Characterised by gentle waves and utmost cleanliness, this beach is perfect for a picnic with friends or family, which is why it is listed among the significant places to visit near Rameshwaram.

Distance from Rameshwaram: 27 km

6. Dhanuskodi Beach
Dhanuskodi lies in the southern tip of Rameshwaram and is bordered by the Bay of Bengal on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other, merging at the very tip of the beach, such that one can tell apart the high tides of the former from the low tides of the latter. The beach town was heavily populated prior to the devastation caused by storm of 1964. But now, with a population of merely 500 fishermen and their families, the town has been declared a ‘Ghost Town’ by the government, and is among the prominent places to visit in Rameshwaram.

8. Water Bird Sanctuary
Rameshwaram isn’t solely a religious spot. For all visitors who wish to explore something other than the temples, they can go to the Water Bird Sanctuary that is home to a lot of native as well as migratory water birds. Between October and January, the sanctuary turns into a battalion of migratory birds who flock here to breed and feed their offsprings. The sanctuary is located in the Ramanathapuram District and is indeed one of the most popular Rameshwaram tourist places.

Best Time to Visit: October to January

Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge & pamban bridge
The Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge or Pamban Bridge is a cantilever bridge on Palk Strait that boasts of being the first sea bridge of India and connects Rameshwaram Island with the Indian mainland. The bi-lane road next to the bridge allows one to get a clear view of this railway bridge and of its amazing double leaf bascule which raises itself to let ships pass from underneath it. Containing 143 pillars, each of which is 220 feet long and weighs 100 tonnes, the bridge is among the most fascinating places to see in Rameshwaram.

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Rameswaram, (also spelt as Ramesvaram, Rameshwaram) is a town and a second grade municipality in the Ramanathapuram district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on Pamban Island separated from mainland India by the Pamban channel and is about 40 kilometres from Mannar Island, Sri Lanka. It is situated in the Gulf of Mannar, at the very tip of the Indian peninsula. Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island, is connected to mainland India by the Pamban Bridge. Rameswaram is the terminus of the railway line from Chennai and Madurai. Together with Varanasi, it is considered to be one of the holiest places in India to Hindus, and part of the Char Dham pilgrimage.


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Pulicat Lake(pazhaverkadu) is the second largest brackish water lake or lagoon in India, after Chilika Lake. It straddles the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu states with over 90% of it in Andhra Pradesh[3] and 10% in Tamil Nadu situated on the Coromandal Coast in South India. The lake encompasses the Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary. The barrier island of Sriharikota separates the lake from the Bay of Bengal and is home to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.................( Malayalam travel video)(pazhaverkadu in tamil)MY DIFFERENT TRAVEL
The Tamil Nadu part of the lake is 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Chennai and the nearest airport and major railway station are in Chennai. The nearest suburban railway station is at Ponneri. To reach Pulicat on the National Highway 5 from Chennai, drive north toward Nellore, after 30 kilometres (19 mi), turn right towards Ponneri village and continue 18 km (11.2 mi) to Pulicat village. Sullurpeta station is 17 kilometres (11 mi) from Sriharikota.
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Rameswaram is a town on Pamban Island, in the southeast Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It’s known for Ramanathaswamy Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site with ornate corridors, huge sculpted pillars and sacred water tanks. Devotees bathe in the waters of Agni Theertham, off the beach east of the temple. Gandamadana Parvatham is a hill with island views. A chakra (wheel) here is said to bear an imprint of Lord Rama’s feet.

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At a time when crop failure is increasing in Tamil Nadu due to deficient monsoon, these Sikh farmers in the state's Ramanathapuram district stand out with their innovative methods of farming - turning a barren land into orchards. Manmohan Singh and Darshan Singh in Vallandhai village have turned their land - popularly known as Sikh farms - into orchards of mangoes, guavava, amla and watermelons.

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Rameshwaram is located in the sea region of “Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserves” and is relatively small in terms of area. Standing firmly in the middle of India and Sri Lanka with its clean sea breezes, less crowded temples & sacred ponds, this famous “Island City” has been the center of attraction for travelers across the world. One of the Char Dhams of India and an avid place for Hindu devotees, Rameshwaram is one place you must add to your travel bucket list.

Best time to visit Rameshwaram
For The Monsoon Bliss: August | 28°C to 35°C

For Pleasant, Windy Winters: October to April | 17°C to 32°C

Visit In Rameshwaram
1. Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple
This is one of the very few temples in the history of India which is built in the Dravidian style architecture. Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple is famous for its collection of Lingas, which were made up of sand, salt, stone and other elements. According to stories, there were around 112 ponds here out of which only 12 are left. This popular tourist attraction in Rameshwaram with the second largest pillared corridor in the world is one of the must visit tourist places in Rameshwaram.

Worship Timings: 5 am to 1 pm & 3 pm to 9 pm

2. Kothandaramaswamy Temple
Situated in Dhanushkodi, Kothandaramaswamy temple is lined along the shallow beaches, historical ruminants, and vast horizons of the azure sea. One of the best tourist spots in Rameshwaram, this is a ruin of the temple described in Ramayana. This temple holding the deities of Rama, Lakshman, Sita & Hanuman is believed to be the residing spot of Vibhishana, the younger brother of Ravana.

Temple Timings: 6:30 am to 10:30 am & 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

3. The five faced Hanuman Temple
Situated just 2 km from Rameshwaram Temple, this temple is famous for the five manifestations of Lord Hanuman and is listed among the most prestigious places to see in Rameshwaram. This famous idol is carved out of a large Senthooram Stone which was considered very precious in ancient times. The Hanuman Temple is said to house stones used to build the Rama Setu, the bridge built by Hanuman’s army of monkeys in order to rescue Goddess Sita from Lanka.

Timings: 6 am to 7 pm


4. Agni Theertham
One of the 64 sacred baths in India, Agni Theertham is always on the top of the list when talking about the best places to visit in Rameshwaram. It is believed that bathing in this sea will rid one of his/her sins and make them pure. Holistic rituals such as those for the dead ancestors are performed on the shores of this pristine beach. Pilgrims wishing to take a sacred bath are first supposed to take a dip here and then proceed for the bath inside the
Rameshwaram Temple.

Timings: 5 am to 6 pm

5. Ariyaman Beach
The Ariyaman Beach, or the Kushi Beach, has an astounding width and length of about 150 m and 2 km respectively. Characterised by gentle waves and utmost cleanliness, this beach is perfect for a picnic with friends or family, which is why it is listed among the significant places to visit near Rameshwaram.

Distance from Rameshwaram: 27 km

6. Dhanuskodi Beach
Dhanuskodi lies in the southern tip of Rameshwaram and is bordered by the Bay of Bengal on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other, merging at the very tip of the beach, such that one can tell apart the high tides of the former from the low tides of the latter. The beach town was heavily populated prior to the devastation caused by storm of 1964. But now, with a population of merely 500 fishermen and their families, the town has been declared a ‘Ghost Town’ by the government, and is among the prominent places to visit in Rameshwaram.

8. Water Bird Sanctuary
Rameshwaram isn’t solely a religious spot. For all visitors who wish to explore something other than the temples, they can go to the Water Bird Sanctuary that is home to a lot of native as well as migratory water birds. Between October and January, the sanctuary turns into a battalion of migratory birds who flock here to breed and feed their offsprings. The sanctuary is located in the Ramanathapuram District and is indeed one of the most popular Rameshwaram tourist places.

Best Time to Visit: October to January

Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge & pamban bridge
The Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge or Pamban Bridge is a cantilever bridge on Palk Strait that boasts of being the first sea bridge of India and connects Rameshwaram Island with the Indian mainland. The bi-lane road next to the bridge allows one to get a clear view of this railway bridge and of its amazing double leaf bascule which raises itself to let ships pass from underneath it. Containing 143 pillars, each of which is 220 feet long and weighs 100 tonnes, the bridge is among the most fascinating places to see in Rameshwaram.

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Dhanushkodi: The Ghost Town

The last land of India, Dhanushkodi is an abandoned town at the south-eastern tip of Pamban Islands in Tamil Nadu. As confirmed by geologists, it is a faint bridge that connects India to Sri Lanka.

Popularly known as the ghost town, Dhanushkodi is home to about 60 fishermen and local shopkeepers. The once thriving place gets its name as the ‘Ghost Town’ after a massive cyclone that occurred in 1964. After the incident, Dhanushkodi was declared uninhabitable.

55 years have passed and the town has gradually started to revive. A trail of travellers is visible now who, in search of an offbeat destination, explore this fascinating ghost town. A serene experience is relaxing on the beach and listening to the sounds of mighty waters of the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal.

Apart from this, there are many destinations that are in the vicinity of Dhanushkodi.

PAMBAN BRIDGE

Dhanushkodi is located on the tip of Pamban Island which is connected to mainland India through a 100-year-old railway bridge. It has got the distinction of being India’s first sea bridge and was opened on February 24, 1914. The rail bridge is a conventional bridge resting on concrete piers, but has a double-leaf bascule section midway, which can be raised to let ships and barges pass through. Until 1988, the Pamban Bridge was the only way to commute to Rameswaram from the mainland.

In 1988, a road bridge was also constructed parallel to the rail bridge. This is also known as Indira Gandhi Road Bridge. The Pamban Road Bridge connects the National Highway (NH 49) with the Rameswaram Island. It stands on the Palk Strait and between the shores of Mandapam and Pamban Island.



ADAM’S BRIDGE (Rama Setu)

The Adam’s bridge starts as a chain of shoals from the Dhanushkodi tip of India's Pamban Island and ends at Sri Lanka's Mannar Island. Pamban Island is semi-connected to the Indian mainland by the 2-km-long Pamban Bridge. Mannar Island is connected to mainland Sri Lanka by a causeway. The border between India and Sri Lanka is said to pass across one of the shoals, constituting one of the shortest land borders in the world.

WATER BIRD SANCTUARY

The water bird sanctuary is one of the other eye-catching destinations near Dhanushkodi. The water bodies provide shelter to a variety of flora and fauna and birds are one of its prime visitors. These natural water bodies reach to its full brim during the monsoon and become a paradise for ornithologists and bird watchers. During the north-east monsoon season from October to January it is filled with migratory birds as well as native birds. The native birds visit here for feeding while the migratory birds come for breeding. The rare and exotic bird species from Australia and Europe are a visual treat to the eyes of tourists.

Ibis, storks, pelicans, herons and egrets are some of the popular waders and littoral birds, which you can find here.

HOUSE OF KALAM

Bringing the tour to a significant turn, one must visit the Kalam House which is just 19 Km away from Dhanushkodi. It is situated on Mosque Street. This house is the place where Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, Former President of India and one of the greatest scientists, had lived as a child. He was raised along with his brother here, by parents- Jainulabdeen, who was a boat owner and Ashiamma, his mother.

Inside the house, one can see an array of photographs showing Late President’s childhood and early stages of his life. The collections at the house, which has been arranged in a manner to offer a glimpse into his life, offer a lot of information about the Late President Dr. APJ Kalam. There are medals, awards, photographs of his childhood days as well as his research works at the museum. One can also find materials that display his highly valued contribution to defense development and researches.

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History
The island was earlier part of the Ramnad Kingdom. Later on with the British rule on the Indian subcontinent was the island part of the Madras Presidency.[1]

Ownership of the island was controversial up until 1974 as during British Rule the island was administered by both countries. India recognized Sri Lankan equal ownership. The legality of the transfer was challenged in the Indian Supreme Court since the recognizing was not ratified by the Indian parliament.This recognition of an island that is culturally important to fishermen of Tamil Nadu state in India has led to some agitations by Tamil Nadu politicians that it should be claimed to Indian sovereignty. The island is also important for fishing grounds used by fishers from both countries.The Indo-Sri Lankan agreement allows Indian fishermen to fish around Katchatheevu and to dry their nets on the island. As part of the Sri Lankan civil war, this arrangement led to many difficulties with the Sri Lankan Navy that is deployed to prevent smuggling of weapons by the rebel group LTTE. The island has a Catholic shrine that attracts devotees from both countries.[2]

The main problem continues to grow as more fisherman move into the Sri Lankan sea area for illegal poaching. In 2010 the Sri Lankan government issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government saying the Indian court cannot nullify the 1974 agreement.[3]

In June 2011 the new Tamil Nadu government led by Jayalalithaa filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking the declaration of the 1974 and 1976 agreements between India and Sri Lanka on ceding of Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka as unconstitutional.[4] The court ruled in the Berubari case that the cession of Indian territory to another country had to be ratified by parliament through amendment of the Constitution.

However, the Indian government has stated that No territory belonging to India was ceded nor sovereignty relinquished since the area was in dispute and had never been demarcated and that the dispute on the status of the island was settled in 1974 by an agreement, and both countries took into account historical evidence and legal aspects.[5]

St.Anthony's Catholic Shrine
St. Antony's shrine is one of a kind which shares the borders of both countries India and Sri Lanka, and declared holy place by both Governments.

There stands the only religious structure, St. Antony's Catholic Shrine which holds 100+ year old traditions, and was built by an Indian Catholic (Tamilian) called Srinivasa Padaiyachi. No one is required to possess an Indian passport or Sri Lankan visa for visiting Kachchatheevu.

The church festival runs for three days. The priests from both India and Sri Lanka conduct the mass and car procession. As many as 35 country boats and 106 mechanized boats ferry the pilgrims, mostly from Rameswaram; there is not a drop of drinking water on the island, and the only structure is a church named after St. Antony, patron-saint of seafarers, to whom the feast is dedicated. It was put up by a prosperous fisherman in the early 20th century

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7 Wonders of India: Gir Sanctuary

Located 42 kms from Junagadh, Gujarat, the Gir Sanctuary spreads across 1412.13 sq kms. Fed by perennial and seasonal rivers and streams, the sanctuary has large water bodies like the Kamleshwar Dam that are good for crocodiles and birds. It was created to protect the last wild population of Lions outside the African regions. Since 1913, when the lion population over here fell drastically to just 20, the numbers have increased to around 300. It houses the pure Asiatic lions. According to the 2005 census, the total number of lions here was 359. The region has deciduous forest interspersed with semi-evergreen and evergreen flora, acacia, scrub jungle, grasslands and rocky hills. Gir experiences a tropical monsoon climate.

KOTHAMANGALAM TOURISM | THATTEKAD | INCHATHOTTY BRIDGE | BHOOTHATHANKETTU DAM

Kothamangalam ( കോതമംഗലം) is a municipality in the eastern part of Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. The town is in the foothills of the Western Ghats mountain ranges. The highway NH-85Ernakulam – Madurai – Rameswaram passes through Kothamangalam. Kothamangalam is known as the Gateway of Highrange. Kothamangalam is a part of idukki lokasabha constituency.

7 Wonders of India bridge in water of rameshwaram in taminadu

This Video belongs BRIDGE IN OCEAN OF Rameshwaram temple