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Unveiling Mystique of Dhanushkodi: The Last Land of India

Unveiling Mystique of Dhanushkodi: The Last Land of India

Are you ready for an adventure that will transport you to the edge of the world? A place where myth and reality tangle, where the sea kisses the land and where the whispers of a past era still echo through the winds. Welcome to Dhanushkodi, the mysterious last land of India where history, tragedy and natural beauty unites.


Geographical view of Dhanushkodi 

Dhanushkodi is a lean strip of land located at the bottom of India. The long road of 9.5 km long from Mukuntharayor Chathiram to Dhanushkodi. It is also called as “Last Road of India” as there is nothing after that. We can enjoy the ride at both side of beach and golden beauty. Sri Lanka is just 15 km away from this last road. We can use the ferry ride to reach there.

Yes, this is also the only place nearer to birth city of Missile Man of India, Dr. A.P.J. Adul Kalam.

 

Mythological Threads Weaving Through Dhanushkodi

Dhanushkodi’ s history is connected with the epic tale of Lord Rama. As per the Ramayana, Dhanushkodi was the place from where Lord Hanuman boarded on his heroic jump towards Lanka in search of the kidnapped Sita Maa.

 The identical stones and arrows that Lord Rama’s army used to make the bridge between India and Lanka are held  below the waves which created the mysterious "Ram Setu" or Adam's Bridge. Its remains are still there in Arabian Sea.

 

The Abandoned City of Dhanushkodi:

The town's tragic history is another layer of its mystique. In the 1964, a devastating cyclone struck here which wiped out almost everything in its path. Train routes, houses, churches and roads vanished below the cruelty of nature. About 115 lives were claimed dead in this tragedy. Dhanushkodi was just left with remains of cyclone entitling the city as the "Ghost Town."

 

The Gulf of Mannar National Park: Marine Biodiversity


At the heart of this mystical land lies the Gulf of Mannar National Park. It is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that cares a lively marine ecosystem. It is a marine sanctuary for coral reefs, seagrass meadows and diverse aquatic life. Snorkel or dive under water and you'll find a exhibition of marine species, including colourful corals, playful dolphins and majestic sea turtles.

 

Ways to Travel to Dhanushkodi:

 

By Train:  Begin your journey by boarding the "Rameswaram Express" from Bangalore which runs on  every Saturday. Enjoy the scenic route to Rameswaram as you will pass through epic Pamban Bridge. From there just take local vehicles to Dhanushkodi.

By Air:  Otherwise, you can opt for air travel to reach Dhanushkodi. The nearest airport is in Madurai about 170 km away & from there onwards you can continue your journey by road.

By Road: Long-distance buses are available from Bangalore to Rameswaram. From there just take local vehicles to Dhanushkodi.

Tip:- Planning for Dhanushkodi with Rameswaram is the best combo plan as it is one way trip so you  can enjoy both together.

 

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Location: Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, India

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