Sabarimala Ayyappa Darshan
Two nights for the Sabarimala pilgrimage: Virtual-Q booking, the drive to Nilakkal, a dip in the Pamba, the climb to the Sannidhanam and darshan up the eighteen holy steps, with vehicles arranged for whole groups.
Trip at a glance
- Duration3 days / 2 nights
- Starts inSabarimala
- RouteSabarimala
- Places1 destination
- StateKerala, India
- Ideal forPilgrimage tours
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-RYKEQ8
Best time to visit: Mid-November to mid-January
Trip overview
Two nights for the Sabarimala pilgrimage: Virtual-Q booking, the drive to Nilakkal, a dip in the Pamba, the climb to the Sannidhanam and darshan up the eighteen holy steps, with vehicles arranged for whole groups.
The route spends 2 nights in Sabarimala, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits pilgrimage tours, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Sabarimala
- Arrive via Kochi Airport (COK) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Pathinettam Padi: The eighteen holy steps, climbed by devotees carrying the irumudi
Day 2Sabarimala: Malikappuram Devi Temple and Pamba River
- Malikappuram Devi Temple: Shrine of the goddess beside the Sannidhanam
- Pamba River: Holy dip at the base camp before the climb
Day 3Depart from Sabarimala
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Kochi Airport (COK) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Darshan and aarti timings planned around temple hours
- Online darshan or registration booked through official channels where available
- Comfortable pace and short walks planned for elders
- Dress codes and rules for each shrine shared before you go
- One or two bases only
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Sabarimala: Every pilgrim needs a Virtual-Q booking on the official Sabarimala portal; carry the same photo ID used to book.
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