Rameshwaram is a holy region in Tamil Nadu region of southern India. It is one of the most renowned pilgrim places in the region. It is located on a beautiful island in the lower side of India and is separated by a small Pamban channel from Sri Lanka.

Rameswaram is the holiest pilgrimage place for the Hindus. Every year several people visit the place with holy intentions of offering sacred prayers to Lord Rama.

Rameswaram is located at 9.28° N 79.3° E. It has an average elevation of 10 metres (32 feet). The religious island is spread in an area of 61.8 square kilometers and happens to be in the shape of a conch. The Ramanatha Swamy Temple occupies major area of Rameshwaram.

The island is connected to mainland India by the Pamban Bridge.

Rameswaram has dry tropical climate, Average annual rainfall is 94cm, Receives mostly from North East monsoon from October to January, Temperature will be around 30°C to 35°C, Highest ever recorded at Pamban station is 37°C and lowest is 17° C.