SABARIMALA PILGRIMAGE IN KERALA

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One of the most famous pilgrim centres in India, Sabarimala ayyappa swami Temple in kerala India is situated on the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats, at an altitude of 914 m above  sea level and is accessible only by foot, from Pamba (4kms). The hold shrine dedicated to Lord Ayyappa temple attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over India, from different castes, creed, especially from other parts of South India. Mandalapooja and Makaravilakku are the two main events of the pilgrim season, which is from Nov to mid Jan. The Temple remains closed during the rest of the year, except for the first five days of every Malayalam month and during 'Vishu' in April. Sabarimala is surrounded by hazardous hills like Karimala and Neelimala. Men of all ages are allowed inside the temple but women only below 10 years and above 50 years of age are permitted inside.

From Sabarimala the nearest Airport Thiruvananthapuram - 119 kms
Tel- 0471-2501424, 2501220, 2502323 
Air India 605619 

Railway enquiry Phones 
Thiruvalla - 0469-2601314
Chengannur - 0479-2452340(See Rail Timings) 

Road (KSRTC) enquiry
Thiruvalla - 0469-2602945
Pathanamthitta - 0468-2222366, 2229213
Adoor - 04734-224764. 

Tourist information offices:

Department of Tourism, Tel: 091 - 468 - 2226409
DTPC office - Tel: 091 - 468 - 2201202 

Travel & Tour Operators:
Uranus Travel and Trade Links, Tel: 091 - 468 - 2222711,091 - 468 - 2322711
Bharat Air Travels, Tel: 091 - 468 - 2222503, 091 - 468 - 2322503
Akbar Travels (IATA), Tel: 091 - 468 - 2225040, 091 - 468 - 2325040 

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