Does your heart crave for long distance rides? Do you have an undying zeal and passion to go on road-trips; then "Dhanushkodi" is a must on the bucket list.
It's time to travel a distance of an approximate 1250km with us and come on, let's find out some fascinating must do things enroute to Dhanushkodi.
Sunset At Dhanushkodi Beach
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Ruins At Dhanushkodi
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Namakkal:
Do not miss to stop-by these serene cave temples and seek blessings from Lord Narasimha swamy and Lord Hanuman. The history of these temples dates back to 7th century and the giant size monolithic idol of Hanuman standing under an open sky invites all his devotees to shower his blessings in abundance. With an amazing backdrop and a majestic fort Namakkal is a must visit place on your way to Dhanushkodi.
View At Dhanushkodi
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Dindigul:
A great pit-stop for Biriyani lovers. The Thalappakatti restaurant at Dindigul serves scrumptious and soul-filling Biriyani, an authentic cuisine that dates back to 1957. This Biriyani is made using special blend of spices and goat meat which is fed on tender-grass along with short-grain rice. If history is your favourite subject, another must visit is the Dindigul fort.
Enroute To Dhanushkodi
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Rameswaram:
The mythology, the history and the Ramanathaswamy temple, one of the jyotirlingas certainly calls for a visit. Devotess from everywhere visit the Ramanathaswamy temple for a holy bath from the 22 sacred wells. It is believed that the water in these wells have medicinal properties to cure a lot of illness.
A Scenic View Of A Beach
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Pamban bridge:
Photographers' paradise, a railway bridge on the Palk Strait that connects the city of Rameshwaram to mainland India. The sight of this bridge with the train passing by and the turquoise green water on either sides is an astounding view in itself and do not be surprised if you lose your heart to this charm.
Milestone With A Bullet
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Dhanushkodi:
The history of this town is something each one of us would be interested to know. With the spectacular beach and the Kodanda Rama temple that stands as a landmark which signifies the journey of Lord Rama to Sri-Lanka. Dhanushkodi is a beauty that lies amidst ruins and a ride to this place is a must if you are a true rider.
If you have not yet added this to your list, now is the time! Happy riding :)