Sabarimala (Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu) is a pilgrim centre in Kerala in the Western Ghat mountain ranges of India. Lord Ayyappan's temple is situated here in the midst of 18 hills. The area is in the Sahya hilly regions of Kerala in Pathanamthitta District. The temple is situated on a hilltop at an altitude of 1260 m/4135 ft. above mean sea level, and is surrounded by mountains and dense forests. Temples existed in each of the hills surrounding Sabarimala. While functional and intact temples exist at many places in the surrounding areas like Nilackal, Kalaketi, and Karimala, remnants of old temples are visible in the remaining hills. Sabarimala is believed to be the place where Ayyappan meditated after killing the powerful demon, Mahishi.Sabarimala is one of the most visited piligrim centres in the world with an estimated 4.5 - 5 crores devotees coming every year. The world's second largest annual pilgrimage, after Haj in Mecca, is reported to be to Sabarimala.
Tour Itinerary:
DAY 01Departure from Chennai Central railway station at 16.00 hrs by Train No. 2695, Tirvandrum Express.
DAY 02
Arrival at Ernakulam Junction railway station at 03.10 hrs.
Pick up from Railway Station.
Proceed to Chottanikara (Fresh up), Proceed to Nilakal.
Enroute visit Vaikam, Malliyoor, Kadathuruthy, Ettumanoor, Kadapattor, Erumely.
Arrival Nilakal (Nilakal to Pamba by Govt. bus by own means).
Proceed to Sabarimala (Sannidanam).
Night Stay – Hall Accommodation.
Early morning Darshan
Depart to Pampa at 08:00 hrs
Arrival Pampa (Pamba to Nilakal by Govt. bus by own means)
Bus will depart from Nilakal at 11:00 hrs (Those who don’t reach on time should reach Ernakulam on their own)
Arrive Ernakulam at 19:00 hrs
Drop at Ernakulam railway station to board Train no. 2696 at 21:35 hrs by Chennai express
DAY 04
Arrival Chennai central railway station at 09:45 hrs
Package Tariff:
| Category | Adult rate per Person |
Child rate per person (5-11 yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | Rs 2,200/- | Rs 1,650/- |
Frequency/Tour Dates:
| Month | Dates |
|---|---|
| November.'08 | 13 |
| December.'08 | 04 |
| January.‘09 | 01 |
Package Includes:
Confirm train reservation (SL)Road Transport – Seat and Coach basis.
Hall Accommodation at Sannidanam with mat.
Food: Ex. Ernakulam - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Toll, parking and all applicable taxes for above services.
Package Excludes:
Any personal expenses/extra like telephone, Laundry, drinks, porter age etc.Any services not mentioned in the above list of inclusions will be additional.
Still/video camera entrance charges.
Any deviation from the above programme.
Entrance fees.
Pampa to Nilakal Bus Fare (KSRTC)
Food during Train Journey.
Note:
All sightseeing places are subject to time availability and schedule running of trains.Tariffs are subject to change.
Conditions apply.