How can I go to Sabarimala by road?
And for those coming from Alappuzha, Sabarimala can be accessed by road through the Chanaganassery-Erumeli route. In addition to journeying from Alappuzha, pilgrims can proceed through Thiruvalla, Kozhencherry and Pathanamthitta to reach Sabarimala, which is about 125 km by road.
How can I go to Sabarimala by bus?
If you are coming by train, get down at Kottayam, from where you will get buses to Sabarimala. If you are flying down, Kochi is the nearest airport. From Kochi airport, if you are going by bus, proceed to Ernakulam or Angamaly, from where you will get KURTC buses to Sabarimala.
How can I go to Sabarimala from Bangalore by train?
The nearest railway station is Chengannur. From Chengannur to Pamba, the point from trek to Sabarimala temple starts , is a 2 hours bus journey. Bangalore to Chengannur (for Sabarimala) is a 14hours train journey. Use the portals like IRCTC, CLEARTRIP, MakemyTrip , Goibibgo etc.
Which railway station is near to Pamba?
Pamba Kovil Shandy: Nearest Top 5 Grade A Railway Stations (within 250 kms)
| 1 | Kollam Jn (QLN) Dist – KOLLAM (KERALA) | 96 kms |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kayankulam Jn (KYJ) Dist – ALAPPUZHA (KERALA) | 101 kms |
| 3 | Ernakulam Jn (ERS) Dist – ERNAKULAM (KERALA) | 156 kms |
| 4 | Aluva (AWY) Dist – ERNAKULAM (KERALA) | 160 kms |
| 5 | Thrisur (TCR) Dist – THRISSUR (KERALA) | 204 kms |
How much does it cost to walk in Sabarimala?
Sabarimala Trek is an important trek route to Sannidhanam, the abode of Ayyappan. It covers a distance of about 46 kilometres (29 mi) through the mountainous terrains and thick forests which are inhabited by many wild animals. It is believed that Ayyappa used this path in his expedition to kill Mahishi, a demoness.
Which day is good for Ayyappa?
The place where arrow landed is now an Ayyappa shrine, a site of a major pilgrimage that is particularly popular for visits on Makara Sankranti (about January 14).
How long should I wear Ayyappa Mala?
29 answers. A devotee aspiring for a darshan of Lord Ayyappan has to be pure both mentally and physically and for this, he is expected to observe a mandatory fast (vritham) of 41 days that usually begins on the first day of the Malayalam month of Vrischikam in mid November.
Is virtual Q mandatory for Sabarimala?
It was not made mandatory for all pilgrims. Until the onset of Covid, only the ones who were interested had to book using the virtual queue. It was due to the Covid pandemic situation that virtual queue booking was made mandatory for all pilgrims.