Dhanushkodi
India · State of Tamil N?duIN
Former town in Tamil Nadu, India
Dhanushkodi is an abandoned town at the south-eastern tip of Pamban Island of the state of Tamil Nadu in India. It is south-east of Pamban and is about 24 kilometres (15 mi) west of Talaimannar in Sri Lanka. The town was destroyed during the 1964 Rameswaram cyclone and remains uninhabited in the aftermath. Although devoid of inhabitants, Dhanushkodi remains a tourist attraction due to its historical and mythological relevance.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 9.183, 79.410
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Dhanushkodi
In State of Tamil N?du, India, Dhanushkodi stands out as a place. Travel interests covered here include water sports and nature. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Dhanushkodi
Water Sports in Dhanushkodi
(3)Dhanushkodi's water sports entries include Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Swimming. It is a direct read of Dhanushkodi's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nature in Dhanushkodi
(2)Under nature, Dhanushkodi is tagged with Beaches and Islands. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Dhanushkodi.
Best time to visit Dhanushkodi
Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Dhanushkodi through a larger town in State of Tamil N?du; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Dhanushkodi that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dhanushkodi known for?
- Dhanushkodi is mainly a destination for water sports and nature, set in State of Tamil N?du, India.
- What can you do in Dhanushkodi?
- You can plan around Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Swimming, Beaches and Islands in Dhanushkodi. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Dhanushkodi?
- Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Dhanushkodi located?
- Administratively, Dhanushkodi sits in State of Tamil N?du, India — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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