Rameswaram
The Pamban Bridge connecting Rameswaram island to mainland India is a remarkable piece of early 20th-century engineering — a 2-kilometre rail bridge crossing the Palk Strait at sea level, with a central bascule section that lifts to allow ships to pass. Crossing the bridge by train is one of the most scenic railway journeys in South India, with the sea visible on both sides and the distant outline of Sri Lanka on clear days.
The Sethu Express and other trains cross the bridge several times daily — a window seat on the sea-facing side gives the best views. The road bridge runs parallel and driving across it at sunset is also beautiful.