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is a hillock situated 3 km away and is the highest point on the island. Here one can see the imprint of Lord Rama’s feet on a chakra. The entire island of Rameswaram is visible from this point.
Renowned for its magnificent prakaras or corridors with massive sculptured pillars on either side. The longest corridor in the world is here, 197 m (646 ft) long and 133 m (436 ft) wide. The temple has a gopuram 38.4 m (126 ft) tall. Different rulers built the temple as it stands today, at different periods from the 12th century CE. There are many guides who will attack as soon as you enter the temple premises; negotiate the deal of how much to pay them if you need their services. The history of the temple is linked with the Ramayana and it is believed that the deity was installed by Lord Rama after the war with Ravana at the instance of the great saints to get rid of the "Brahma Dosham".
The house of former President Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam is an interesting place to visit. His residence has been converted into a museum that stocks his childhood memoirs. The place is ideal to get a glimpse into the extraordinary life of this simple man, right from childhood to his research days. Several pictures and awards of Dr Kalam are kept on display in this two-storey building, which is maintained by his elder brother. Moreover, a section of the house has been turned into a store that sells a variety of merchandise.
A very beautiful and grand building. It was inaugurated on the second death anniversary of Dr Kalam. A symbol of national integration, the memorial is an amalgamation of Mughal and Indian architectures. A must-visit.