Why Was Dhanushkodi Abandoned, and Can You Visit It Today?
Dhanushkodi was abandoned because the cyclone of 22–23 December 1964 destroyed the town, killed an estimated 1,800 people and washed away its railway line. The Government of Madras then declared it unfit for living. Yes, you can visit today. A road from Rameswaram (about 18–20 km) now reaches Arichal Munai, and road access is generally…