What to expect
Dr. 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. This museum guide is organized from Rameswaram in Ramanathapuram district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial.
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Typemuseum
Nearest baseRameswaram
DistrictRamanathapuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit8→Listed businesses2→Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial is planned from Rameswaram, one of the travel bases in Ramanathapuram district. Use Rameswaram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Rameswaram 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.
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Today at Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial
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 the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
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Stays, food & things to do near Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial
Verified hotels, homestays, restaurants, experiences, sights, shops and rentals around Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial — commission-free, with direct contact. Filter by what you need.
2 places to stay near Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial
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Gujrat Bhawan
Place to stay
Top pick
Hotel
Gujrat BhawanHotel at Sannadhi Street, 623526. In its own words: “Gujarat Bhavan offers dharamshala rooms in Rameswaram near Ramanathaswamy Temple, with a Gujarati Bhojanalaya. Call or WhatsApp +91 88247 14877.”
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Hotel Hare Rama Hare Krishna
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Hotel
Hotel Hare Rama Hare KrishnaA hotel at Rameswaram, on the island in Ramanathapuram district. It answers on the local exchange, 04573-223500, as well as a mobile number.
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7 more places around Rameswaram, each worth a day of its own.
templeRamanathaswamy Temple
2.1 km · 26 min walk
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.
museumA. P. J. Abdul Kalam House (Memorial Museum)
1.7 km · 21 min walk
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.
viewpointGandhamadhana Parvatham
290 m · 4 min walk
A small hilltop temple believed to enshrine Rama's footprint, offering one of the highest and widest panoramic views over Rameswaram island.
templeFive-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar)
6.7 km · ~17 min by auto
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.
islandPamban Island (Rameswaram Island)
4.9 km · ~12 min by auto
The island on which Rameswaram town sits, connected to the mainland by the Pamban bridges and ringed by beaches, temples, and the Gandhamadhana viewpoint.
templeBadrakali Amman Temple, Rameswaram
1.4 km · 18 min walk
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.
templeEkantha Ramar Temple, Rameswaram
4.0 km · ~10 min by auto
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.
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Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial — at a glance
Timings9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, closed Fridays
Best timeOct-Apr
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial
~2 km from Rameswaram town; auto-rickshaws readily available
Getting around Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial
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.
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Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial?
Entry: Free. Timings: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, closed Fridays.
How do I reach Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial?
Base yourself in Rameswaram 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 Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial?
About an hour.
What else is near Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial?
Nearby you can pair Gandhamadhana Parvatham (290 m), Badrakali Amman Temple, Rameswaram (1.4 km), A. P. J. Abdul Kalam House (Memorial Museum) (1.7 km), Ramanathaswamy Temple (2.1 km).
Read before you go
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial itself yet. These cover Rameswaram, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
Around Rameswaram
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial sits in Rameswaram, so these cover the streets, buildings and surroundings around it.
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Photographs: Selvakumar mallar (CC0), Rangan Datta Wiki (CC BY-SA 4.0), Vetri Vignesh (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial:Selvakumar mallar · CC0