Gandhamadhana Parvatham (Ramar Padam)
கந்தமாதன பர்வதம்
The highest point on the island, a small hill where a two-story shrine houses Rama's footprints. From the top you can see the whole island and the sea.
Gandhamadhana Parvatham lies about 3 km north of the temple and is the highest sand dune on Pamban Island. Legend says Hanuman leaped from here toward Lanka, and that Rama once stood here to look out at the enemy kingdom. A two-story shrine called Ramar Padam sits on the summit, housing footprints of Rama carved into a wheel-shaped stone. From the rooftop, you can see a 360-degree view of the island's coconut palms, villages and the sea, and on clear days you can see the far end of the island. Admission is free. The best time to visit is at sunset, and it takes about 10 minutes by auto-rickshaw.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–18:30
Nearby sights
- Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple
- Ramanathaswamy Temple
- House of Kalam
- Agni Theertham
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial
- Villoondi Theertham
- Kothandaramaswamy Temple
- Pamban Bridge