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Dhanushkodi Overview

Dhanushkodi is often referred to as India's phantom town, it is situated by the south of Pamban Island  Rameswaram and truly is a captivating site to see. This place can be tricky to find for tourists as it is in an off beat location and can be  missed easily, nonetheless it is a breathtaking place any adventurer would like to visit.Dhanushkodi is surrounded with many small fishing villages which can be seen from the incredible train journey on the Palk strait, it is this stretched structure that goes between India to Sri Lanka.

It was a peaceful town back in the british raj and was one of the prime locations for traders and pilgrims coming from Sri Lanka, at present the town of Dhanushkodi is abandoned and has turned into a ruin, as surprising it may be the coastline of Sri Lanka is just 31 km away from this ghost town.

Location: Rameswaram, Ramanathapuram, Tamil.

Timing: 6:00 AM to 6:00PM (Monday to Sunday).

Best time to visit: Throughout the day.

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