What to expect
Krusadai Island
A small uninhabited island in the Gulf of Mannar near Mandapam, known for its rich coral reefs, seagrass beds, and marine biodiversity, part of the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park.
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Typeisland
Nearest baseMandapam
DistrictRamanathapuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
Entry₹100
Places to visit3→Listed businesses3→Krusadai Island is planned from Mandapam, one of the travel bases in Ramanathapuram district. Use Mandapam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Mandapam 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 Krusadai IslandSeasonal guide
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Today at Krusadai Island
Sunrise6:01 am
Sunset5:57 pm
Golden hour best light4:57 pm–5:57 pm
Blue hour after sunset5:57 pm–6:22 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 261°
Moon tonight🌒 Waxing crescent · 24%
Retreating monsoon. October and November still see spells of rain from the retreating monsoon, though it is usually lighter than mid-year. Conditions are generally good but worth checking.
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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Stays, food & things to do near Krusadai Island
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Hospital
Mandapam Camp Government HospitalHospital. Nearby corridor service.
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Top experiences around Mandapam
2 more places around Mandapam. Open a guide to plan the visit and onward journey.
heritagePamban Bridge
9.8 km · ~16 min by cab
Opened in 1914, this was India's first sea bridge, linking Rameswaram island to the mainland across the Palk Strait with a distinctive double-leaf bascule section.
heritageNew Pamban Bridge
9.9 km · ~16 min by cab
Opened in April 2025, this is India's first vertical-lift sea railway bridge, built alongside the century-old original Pamban Bridge to carry rail traffic to Rameswaram.
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Krusadai Island — at a glance
TimingsBoat access daytime only, subject to permission
Best timeOct-Apr; avoid rough-sea days
Entry price
- Indian adult
- ₹100
Government monuments, museums and forest reserves in India often charge foreign visitors more. We have not verified whether this site does — ask at the counter.
Fees change without notice. Check the current rate at the counter.
Entry: Permit required from Forest Department, indicative Rs 50-200 — confirm on site
Getting here
How to reach Krusadai Island
Boat access from Mandapam jetty; permit required in advance
Getting around Krusadai Island
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
If you need help at Krusadai Island
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
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Nearby
What’s near Krusadai Island
heritagePamban Bridge
Opened in 1914, this was India's first sea bridge, linking Rameswaram island to the mainland across the Palk Strait with a distinctive double-leaf bascule section.
9.8 km · ~16 min by cab · straight lineheritageNew Pamban Bridge
Opened in April 2025, this is India's first vertical-lift sea railway bridge, built alongside the century-old original Pamban Bridge to carry rail traffic to Rameswaram.
9.9 km · ~16 min by cab · straight lineE
Ekantha Ramar Temple, Rameswaram
Place
templeEkantha Ramar Temple, Rameswaram
A temple in Rameswaram dedicated to Rama, one of several Rama-linked shrines on Pamban island connected to the Ramayana pilgrimage. It is a lesser-known devotional stop that complements the main Ramanathaswamy temple.
13.9 km · ~23 min by cab · straight line
islandPamban Island (Rameswaram Island)
The island on which Rameswaram town sits, connected to the mainland by the Pamban bridges and ringed by beaches, temples, and the Gandhamadhana viewpoint.
15.3 km · ~26 min by cab · straight line
viewpointGandhamadhana Parvatham
A small hilltop temple believed to enshrine Rama's footprint, offering one of the highest and widest panoramic views over Rameswaram island.
17.3 km · ~29 min by cab · straight line
museumDr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial
A memorial and museum dedicated to Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India and aerospace scientist, built at his burial site in his hometown of Rameswaram.
17.6 km · ~29 min by cab · straight lineB
Badrakali Amman Temple, Rameswaram
Place
templeBadrakali Amman Temple, Rameswaram
A goddess temple in Rameswaram town dedicated to Badrakali, a fierce form of Durga. It is regarded as one of the prominent temples of the district alongside the great Ramanathaswamy shrine. Pilgrims commonly visit it as part of their Rameswaram temple circuit.
18.2 km · ~30 min by cab · straight line
museumA. P. J. Abdul Kalam House (Memorial Museum)
The modest ancestral home of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam on Mosque Street, converted into a memorial museum showcasing his childhood, family, and career.
18.5 km · ~31 min by cab · straight line
templeRamanathaswamy Temple
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas and part of the Char Dham pilgrimage, famed for its roughly 1,200-metre corridor lined with carved pillars, the longest of any Hindu temple.
18.9 km · ~32 min by cab · straight line
templeFive-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar)
A temple on the Rameswaram-Dhanushkodi road housing a rare five-faced idol of Hanuman, along with a floating stone said to be from the mythical Rama Setu.
21.7 km · ~36 min by cab · straight line
beachVilloondi 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.
21.9 km · ~37 min by cab · straight line
templeKothandaramar Temple
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.
23.6 km · ~39 min by cab · straight lineOn the map
Where Krusadai Island is
Good to know
Krusadai Island — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Krusadai Island?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Krusadai Island?
Entry: Permit required from Forest Department, indicative Rs 50-200 — confirm on site. Timings: Boat access daytime only, subject to permission. The rupee figure quoted is the Indian adult rate. Government monuments, museums and forest reserves in India often charge foreign visitors more, and we have not verified whether this site does.
How do I reach Krusadai Island?
Base yourself in Mandapam 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 Krusadai Island?
About an hour.
What else is near Krusadai Island?
Nearby you can pair Pamban Bridge (9.8 km), New Pamban Bridge (9.9 km), Ekantha Ramar Temple, Rameswaram (13.9 km), Pamban Island (Rameswaram Island) (15.3 km).
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Image credits
Photographs: Arularasan. G (CC0). Wikimedia Commons.