Promoting Eco Tourism in Rameswaram Island

Dhanushkodi-a rich ecological destination

Dhanushkodi,a deserted town on the Rameswaram Island or more popularly known as “Ghost Town” has played a significant role is shaping the overall Cultural Landscape of the island. Dhaushkodi,in the past was a flourishing township and a prominent place of pilgrimage; which rivaled Rameshwaram in size and population.

However, the cyclone, which struck the town 1964, destroyed the town in its entirety claiming over 2,000 lives. Post this, the town was declared unfit for habitation and was never re-built. One can see remnants of the pas in ruins a church, few temples, railways station, post and immigration office being partially covered with sand.

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