Mandapam

A doorway to the sacred island of Rameswaram, Mandapam is a quiet and beautiful sea beach in the Remnad district of Tamil Nadu. Once a ruling ground of British personnel, the place today attracts huge number of visitors from all over the world. Connoting a hall in Tamil, Mandapam is characterized by natural coral reefs.

With a splashing sea shore, the place is just perfect for spending a sun-tanned vacation under the tranquil sheds of coconut trees. The nearby islands that enhance the aesthetics of the contour of Mandapam can be easily explored via this beach.

The thrilling boat ride is one of the prime attractions of Mandapam that is frequently used by the travelers. Surfing through the waves of the otherwise calm sea, tourists get a taste of the life of rural fishing communities that live in the island.

One of the latest additions to the special features of Mandapam is the Beach Park which spans over a huge land area of 40 acres. Designed specifically for the amusement of kids, the Park houses an excellent seashore fountain, man-made coral reefs, artificial starfish, hillocks and instruments of game. Just 50 meters away from the actual sea, the Park has literally transformed the moron look of Mandapam into an exciting tourist zone.

Visited by both Indian and global travelers, Mandapam is linked to Rameswaram via the two km long Indira Gandhi Bridge. The Pamban Rail Bridge at Palk Straits is another source of inter-connection of the place with rest of the parts of South India.