Rameswaram Lighthouse

Rameswaram Lighthouse is a coastal navigational lighthouse located on Pamban Island near Rameswaram town in Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. Operated by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, the present tower stands about 30 metres high and offers panoramic views of the Gulf of Mannar, Palk Strait, Rameswaram town and Pamban Bridge. It is a notable visitor viewpoint and functional aid to navigation for vessels approaching the southeast coast of India.

Visitors can expect a functional white lighthouse tower with an internal spiral staircase leading to a lantern room and viewing gallery. From the top, there are wide panoramic views of Rameswaram town, the coastline, Pamban Bridge, and the surrounding sea on both sides of Pamban Island. The site is compact, with a small compound, ticket counter and parking area. The experience is primarily sightseeing and photography from the gallery.

The present Rameswaram Lighthouse is a modern navigational aid maintained by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships. It was commissioned in the late 1970s to replace earlier beacons and to guide vessels navigating the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait near Pamban Island. The tower is a reinforced concrete structure about 30 metres high with a modern optic and lantern.