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Known for the Cultural, Architectural & Heritage wonders of the historical island, Rameswaram is also one of the places to explore the sea and indulge in water sports. Gulf of Mannar Marine National park in Rameswaram is one of the 4 marine parks in India and is rich in biodiversity. Gulf of Mannar is known to harbour over 3,600 species of flora and fauna, making it one of the richest coastal regions in Asia. 117 hard coral species have been recorded in the Gulf of Mannar. Sea turtles are frequent visitors to the gulf as are sharks, dugongs, and dolphins. 

Indulge in adrenaline water sports like Kayaking, Stand up Paddle, Catamaran Sailing, Snorkelling, Windsurfing and relax at an eco friendly place. Located on a five-acre farm near the northern shores of the pristine blue Palk bay & Gulf of Mannar, the homestay hosts comfortable cottages. Based on eco-friendly, these were built with local & earthy materials. Well suited for travellers who would like to spend time by the sea, close to nature, do a sport & explore the island of Rameswaram. It is a Covid protected area, as the guests who visit are negatively tested RT-PCR test. This creates an ambience for conversation of travel, cuisine,  festivals, adventure, nature, safety & a lot more.

Why should you do a Trip through KeyTerns?

  • Wow Experience:

    • Indulge in adrenaline rush water sports and stay in eco friendly place

  • Results Achieved:

    • Learning water sports from Academy - Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing

    • Covid Protected 

  • Cost Effective:

    • Best price for you 

  • Making Easy:

    • Making the booking easy for you

5 Nights 6 Days Available on request Rameswaram
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Breakfast

  • Stay at 4* /3* Hotel and Offbeat Stays like Mud House 

  • Pick up and drop from Madurai Airport/ Bus stand / Railway station or Rameshwaram Railway Station in sedan

  • Attractions visit in a Sedan

  • 24/7 over the Phone support

  • GST included

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Any water sport activity

  • Insurance and medical evacuation

  • Any entry fees

  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Highlights

  • Stay: Boutique home stay with comfortable ensuite natural cottages. Cottage is made of coconut thatch, red brick, palm sticks & silver teak. The cottages were fitted with windows and doors procured from the heritage town of Karaikudi which is famous for Chettinad architecture. Each cottage has an ensuite western closet & open to a sky shower.

  • Food: Known for sea foods, indulge in delicious local Cuisine. Must try  foods are Cuttlefish, Crab meat, Baby octopus, Keema Vadas, Rasam, Sambhar, Idli, Vada, Dosa and definitely the filter coffee.  

  • Activities: Kayaking, Stand up Paddle, Catamaran Sailing, Snorkelling, Windsurfing and Diving

Itinerary

Day 1 - Stay at Residency Towers, Ramanatha Swamy Temple (1 Hr)

Day 2 -Stay at Residency Towers, Kurusadai Island Boat Trip (2 Hrs) - Pamban Bridge Photography - CMFRI Museum and Aquarium - Kunthukal Beach

Day 3 -  Stay at Residency Towers,  APJ Memorial - Kothandaramar Temple Rameshwaram (Popular also for birding) - Dhanushkodi Beach - Sangumal Beach - Villoondi Theertham - RAMESWARAM BOATING -  rameshwaram-lighthouse

Day 4 -  Stay at Quest mud house  and visit Ariyaman Beach - Erwadi glass bottom boat ride (Pichaimoopanvalasai) - Kunthukhal Beach - vivekananda-memorial-centre-at-kundhukal-  -

Day 5 - Stay at Quest mud house and do Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Sailing , Scuba Diving

Day 6 - Check out and leave

NOTES

1. Erward Glass Bottom Boat Ride place is away from the town. If you can reach Rameswaram early, you can do a glass bottom boat ride on the way on Day 1 or on the returning day. If not, you can do it on another day separately.

2. Optional places to visit are

- In Rameswaram- Ramar Padham, APJ House & Museum, panchamukhi-hanuman-temple, etc.

- On the way to Rameswaram - Uthrakosamangai temple - Ramanathapuram Palace - Devi Kuklam - thirupullani

3. Popular birding places

Mela Selvanoor Bird Sanctuary – 40 KMS from Ramanathapuram

Kela Selvanoor Bird Sanctuary – 40 KMS from Ramanathapuram

Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary – 35 KMS from Paramakudi

Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary – 35 KMS from Paramakudi

4. Rameshwaram beaches are closed by 5 PM.

Available water sport Activity:

 

  • Kayaking  - Use a kayak and row while enjoying  the sea 

  • Stand Up Paddle Boarding - Stand on a narrow and long paddleboard to move around in the water

  • Paddlesports (Kayak & SUP combo)  

  • Sailing (Catamaran) - Experience the life of a sailor by sailing in a catamaran for 2 hours

  • Snorkelling   - Swim on or through the body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped breathing tube called a snorkel, and witness the underwater life

  • Scuba Diving  - Discover the beauty of underwater by scuba diving

  • Windsurfing -  Harness the power of wind using a sail connected to a board to move on the surface of water

  • Kitesurfing  - Use the wind power with a large power kite to be pulled on the water

  • Sailing (Dinghy)  - Sail on a small boat for 2 hours to enjoy the view of sea

  • Glass bottom boat - Stay on the boat and enjoy the view of the sea through the glass bottomed boat. 

Terms and Conditions : 

  • Each cottage can comfortably accommodate up to one extra bed. Complimentary accommodation with standard breakfast for one child under 6 years old sharing their parents’ cottage with no extra bed.
  • Cottages are not air conditioned but the temperature is pleasant all year around.

  • Check in at 12 noon / Check out 10am.

  • Lunch and Dinner can be pre-ordered as a whole meal (buffet) and you can choose from our fixed small eats day menu between 11am to 4pm. Barbecues & special dinners can also be organised on advance request. Since our location is remote, we urge you to inform us about your diet preferences in advance. 

  • We may charge a compulsory special dinner supplement on Diwali, Christmas, New Year’s Eve or any other such festive period. Minimum booking period is two nights.

  • Water activity subject to availability

  • Cost is indicative. Please inquire for the exact cost.

  • Cancellation policies

    • Cancellations made in writing more than 10 days prior to booking will receive a 90% refund.

    • Cancellations made in writing from 2 days to 10 days prior to booking will receive a 50% refund

    • Cancellations made in writing less than 2 days: No refund

    • All refunds will be processed within 7 working days from date of cancellation

  • General terms: 

Pickup point
Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu View on Map