Why visit Ramanathapuram
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 9 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kilakarai lighthouse, D Cinema, Palai park and Amma Poonga.
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About Ramanathapuram
Ramanathapuram (), also known as Ramnad, is a town in Ramanathapuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of Ramanathapuram district and the second largest town (by population) in Ramanathapuram district.
From the Wikipedia article Ramanathapuram (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Ramanathapuram on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do3
Jagan theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.8 km
Devipattinam Road, Chalai Bazar, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Amma Poonga
Park · 2.7 km
Kadampa Nagar, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu 623504, Ramanathapuram
Mo-Su 05:30-08:30; Mo-Su 17:00-21:00
Restaurants and cafes7
Ibrizz Park and Kitchen
Restaurant · Indian, Seafood, Chinese
18 Post office Road, Ramanathapuram
Mo-Su 11:00-22:30
Zaitoon Restaurant Ramnad
Restaurant · Chicken, Seafood, Indian, Kebab, Barbecue, Salad, Grill, Soup · 1.6 km
Cochin – Madurai - Dhanushkodi Road (Old NH49), Ramanathapuram
Mo-Su 11:30-23:30
Arunachala Mess
Restaurant · Regional
89 Vandikarastreet, ramanathapuram
12:00-15:00,18:00-23:30
Best Mummy Sweets & Cakes KK
Bakery · 0.9 km
Kenikari, Ramanathapuram
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
History
The town is at times referred to as Mukhavai (Mugavai) Nagaram, that is, Entrance town. The region is well known since Puranic ages. The estate of Ramnad included the Hindu holy island city of Rameswaram, from where, legend has it that the Hindu god Rama launched his invasion of Ravana's Lanka. On the conclusion of the war and Rama's success in it, he appointed a Sethupathi or "lord of the bridge" to guard the way to the island. The "bridge" referred to here is a chain of natural limestone shoals known as Adam's Bridge, also known as Rama's Bridge or Rama Setu, which according to Hindu legend is believed to have been constructed by Rama. The chieftains of Ramnad were entrusted with the responsibility of protecting the bridge, hence the appellation.
Historically, for a short period, this area had been under the Chola dynasty when Rajendra Chola I brought it under his territory in 1063 CE.
In the late 12th and early 13th centuries, this province was ruled by Hazrat Sulthan Syed Ibrahim shaheed of Ervadi. Later on, his heirs were ruling the province following a peace treaty with the Sethupathis. From then, until the early 15th century the present territories of Ramanathapuram district—comprising the taluks Tiruvadanai, Kilakarai, Paramakudi, Kamuthi, Mudukulathur, Ramanathapuram and Rameswaram—were included in the Pandyan Empire.
From the History section of Ramanathapuram on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship13
Shri Suyambu Varahi Amman Temple
Place of worship · 11.5 km
near bus stop, Utrakosamangai, Tamil Nadu
Mangai Makali Temple
Place of worship · 11.6 km
N Car St, Utrakosamangai, Tamil Nadu
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Schwartz Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · 0.9 km
Singarathope, Ramanathapuram
Healthcare88
Map of Ramanathapuram
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Getting there and nearby towns
Madurai International Airport (IXM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 96 km away.
- Vālāntaravai 7 km southeast, about 7 min by car
- Periyapattinam 14 km southeast, about 14 min by car
- Panaikulam 14 km east, about 14 min by car
- Devipattinam 14 km northeast, about 14 min by car
- Kilakarai 16 km south, about 16 min by car
- Tiruppālaikudi 22 km northeast, about 22 min by car
- Rājāsingamangalam 29 km north, about 29 min by car
- Paramagudi 33 km northwest, about 33 min by car
- Mandapam 34 km east, about 34 min by car
- Kāraikkudi 78 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- S-TN-44, Duraionly, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KILAKARAI LIGHTHOUSE, Kilakarai photography, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palai Park entrance, Delince, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Uthirakosamangai entrance vihmana, Balajijagadesh, CC BY-SA 3.0
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