Arichal Munai
அரிச்சல் முனை
The southeasternmost end of the Indian mainland road, where two seas meet and a national emblem pillar stands, with views toward the Rama's Bridge sandbar leading to Sri Lanka.
Arichal Munai is the end of the Dhanushkodi road and is regarded as the 'last point' of Indian territory. The Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean (Gulf of Mannar) meet here. At the tip of the sandbar stands an Indian national emblem lion pillar, with a statue of Rama nearby. Legend says Rama built his 'Rama's Bridge' to Lanka from this point. On clear days, the broken sandbars and shallows are faintly visible in the distance, only about 30 km from Sri Lanka. Winds and waves are strong, and swimming is prohibited. It is usually visited together with Dhanushkodi, and it is best to set out early in the morning to see the sunrise.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Dhanushkodi
- Kothandaramaswamy Temple
- Agni Theertham
- Ramanathaswamy Temple
- House of Kalam
- Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial
- Gandhamadhana Parvatham (Ramar Padam)