What to expect
Villoondi Theertham
A coastal freshwater spring on the way to Dhanushkodi, believed to have been created by Lakshmana's arrow, where pilgrims bathe in a small freshwater pool beside the sea.
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Typebeach
Nearest baseDhanushkodi
DistrictRamanathapuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit6→Villoondi Theertham is planned from Dhanushkodi, one of the travel bases in Ramanathapuram district. Use Dhanushkodi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Dhanushkodi or nearby in Ramanathapuram, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Villoondi TheerthamSeasonal guide
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Today at Villoondi Theertham
Sunrise6:04 am
Sunset6:22 pm
Golden hour best light5:22 pm–6:22 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:22 pm–6:47 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is monsoon season: the sea gets rough, swimming is often unsafe and boat services can be suspended. Follow lifeguard and local warnings, and expect changeable conditions.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Top experiences around Dhanushkodi
5 more places around Dhanushkodi, each worth a day of its own.
heritageDhanushkodi
8.3 km · ~14 min by cab
A former port town at the southeastern tip of Rameswaram island, reduced to ruins by a devastating cyclone in 1964 and now a haunting ghost town of roofless buildings on a narrow sand spit.
viewpointArichal Munai
10.4 km · ~17 min by cab
The narrow sandy point at the very tip of Dhanushkodi where the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean visibly meet, marking the closest Indian land point to Sri Lanka.
heritageAdam's Bridge (Rama Setu)
A chain of limestone shoals and sandbanks stretching about 48 km between Pamban Island and Sri Lanka's Mannar Island, associated in the Ramayana with the bridge built by Rama's army.
templeKothandaramar Temple
3.7 km · ~9 min by auto
A coastal temple en route to Dhanushkodi marking the spot where, per legend, Vibhishana surrendered to Rama; it was one of the few structures to survive the 1964 cyclone.
wildlifeGulf of Mannar Marine National Park
15.8 km · ~26 min by cab
A marine biosphere reserve of 21 islands and coral reefs between Rameswaram and Tuticorin, home to dugongs, sea turtles, and diverse reef fish.
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Villoondi Theertham — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Best timeOct-Apr
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Villoondi Theertham
On the Rameswaram-Dhanushkodi road, ~10 km from Rameswaram
Getting around Villoondi Theertham
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Villoondi Theertham
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Villoondi Theertham — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Villoondi Theertham?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Villoondi Theertham?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
How do I reach Villoondi Theertham?
Base yourself in Dhanushkodi or nearby in Ramanathapuram, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Villoondi Theertham?
About an hour.
What else is near Villoondi Theertham?
Nearby you can pair Kothandaramar Temple (3.7 km), Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar) (4.2 km), Pamban Island (Rameswaram Island) (7.6 km), Ramanathaswamy Temple (8.2 km).
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Villoondi Theertham guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Villoondi Theertham itself yet. These cover Dhanushkodi, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
Around Dhanushkodi
Villoondi Theertham sits in Dhanushkodi, so these cover the streets, buildings and surroundings around it.
Story
Dhanushkodi: The Ghost Town at the End of India
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Itinerary
Rameswaram & Dhanushkodi in 2 Days: A Practical Itinerary
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- Villoondi Theertham:Balanagaraj · CC BY-SA 4.0