Saturday, November 2, 2013

Sabarimala que online booking Now Easy..

Sabarimala Online queue Booking system will be available only during Sabarimala Mandala – Makaravilakku Season.


Devotees first search for availability by providing the number of devotees and month like to visit. There is also an option to choose a specific time of visit (Morning / Day / Evening / Night) . Upon clicking the search button, the site will show the available days of month in ‘Green’ colour.  If the coloums are in red colour, it means the booking for the day is full.  Devotees can choose their desired date of visit by click on the calender date. This will show the time slots available.
To register the slot, you have to create your profile first. Sign up and complete the user profile creation, then select a booking slot and confirm booking. You can directly print the coupons generated, also the coupon will be sent to the email ID. Hence please make sure to provide a valid email id.

Ayyappa Devotees need to provide the mandatory details like Name, Address with PIN, Gender, Age, Photo ID and ID Number. It is desirable if they can provide the Contact (Telephone or Mobile) numbers and email though its not mandatory. A recent photograph (permitted size not more than 30kB) should be uploaded to complete the registration for issuance of Coupon.

Documents
You should have your recent photograph with a maximum file size of 30 KB.  Before proceed for registration, please make sure to reduce the photo size to 30 KB to ensure smooth booking process.

All devotees above 18 years of age must have a photo identity card issued by Government or allied institutions.
Accepted ID cards include PAN Card,
Electoral ID Card,
Passport,
Driving License and Aadhar Card.School/College ID card also are acceptable.

You must carry original of the ID card given at the time of creating the coupon along with the coupon printed.

For Sabarimala Q-coupon booking, pleasevisit www.sabarimalaq.com


VIRTUAL Q HELPLINE : 0471 324 3000, 324 4000, 324 5000

Booking of Virtual Q Coupon opened up to 18/01/2014

sabarimala Tour To Ernakulam only @1200 /- with food


Saturday, November 6, 2010

KSRTC Bus from Pamba

KSRTC operates special service inconnection with Mandalapooja Makaravilakku 2010-11 from various depots namely TVM Central, Punalur, Kottarakkara, Chengannur, Kottayam, Erumely, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Kumaly, Etc...

KSRTC Bus time from Pamba



Daily Schedule


Pandalam (via Pthanamthitta) 7.00 a.m
Kottayam (via Erumeli) 9.00 a.m
Ernakulam(via Kottayam) 11.45 a.m
Trivandrum(via Kottarakkara) 12.30p.m
Trivandrum(via Punalur) 2.15 p.m
Pathanamthitta 5.45 p.m
Erumeli 6.30 p.m

Road Distances from Different Towns to Pampa


Thiruvananthapuram (Pathanamthitta Via) 175 Km
Pathanamthitta 69 Km
Erumeli 56 Km
Punalur 105 Km
Panthalam 84 Km
Thiruvalla 99 Km
Chengannoor 93 Km
Kottayam 128 Km
Ernakulam (Kottayam Via) 200 Km
Alleppy (A.C. Road Via) 137 Km







Trains from Bangalore to Sabarimala

To go to Sabarimala by train, devotees have to get down at any one of the following stations (Ernakulam / Kottayam / Chengannur). Chengannur is very near to Pamapa around 83 Kms. Where as Ernakulam is far among these three stations from Pampa. So, Ayyappa devotees can book the advance reservation ticket to any one of the station, depending upon the berths/seat availability.

Trains from Bangalore to Ernakulam :

Train No.2677 Ernakulam Express runs daily from Bangalore to Ernakulam, departures at 6:15 and arrives at Ernakulam at 16:55.

Train No.6331 TRIVANDRUM EXPRESS runs only on Tuesday. The departure time is 10:30 and arrival schedule at Ernakulam is 23:35.

Train No.2684 Ernakulam Express is a biweekly train, leaves at 17:15 and reaches at 4:20.

Train No.0676 Bangalore Ernakulam Express runs once in a week (Tuesday). The schedule time of departure at Bangalore is 17:15 and the arriving time at Ernakulam is 4:20

Train No.6315 Kochuveli Express is a Tri-week train(Sun, Wed, Fri). The departure time is 17:15 and arriving time at Ernakulam is 4:50

Train No.6321 Trivandrum Express runs only on Thursday, the deparure timeat Bangalore is 18:50 and arrival time at Ernakulam is 6:30

Train No.2257 Kochuveli Garib rath is another tri-weekly train (Sun, Tues, Thurs). This train departs at 21:00 and arrives at 7:50

There is one more daily train from Bangalore and Ernakulam (Train no.6526 Island Express). This departs at 21:40 and arrives at Ernakulam at 10:00.

The train fares of all above trains are given below (approximately)

Sleeper: Rs.260
3AC : Rs.690
2AC : Rs.950
Trains from Bangalore to Kottayam: The train No. 2257, 6526 are the 2 trains from Bangalore to Kottayam. The details are mentioned above. The train fares of these trains are given below (appoximately)
Sleeper: Rs.270
3AC : Rs.735
2AC : Rs.1010

Trains from Bangalore to Chengannur: The train No. 2257, 6526 are the 2 trains from Bangalore to Chengannur. The details are mentioned above. The train fares of these trains are given below (approximately)
Sleeper: Rs.280
3AC : Rs.765
2AC : Rs.1050
 
 

Taxi Charges from Ernakulam

Rates from Kochi International Airport


Vehicle                                        Rate                           A/C

Indica                                           4000                        +500

Ambassador                                 4000                        +500

Qualis                                           5300                        +600

Scorpio                                        5500                        +600

Tavera                                          5500                        +600

Innova -                                        6900

Tempo Traveller

(14 Seater)                                   7300                           +1000

Tempo Traveller

(17 Seater)                                  8900                            +1000

Bus (27 Seater)                          12300                              3000
 
Bus (49 Seater)                          17300 -

Accommodation at Sabarimala

Accommodation        -  Name of building         No.of rooms           Rent/Day (Rs)
 
Pilgrim Centre -                   I                              134                       150 to 225
 
Pilgrim Centre -                  II                             111                        250 to 750
 
Pilgrim Centre -                 III                             139                        250 to 750
 
Donor House                   No.-I                            24                              250
 
Donor House                  No.-II                             24                         150 to 600
 
Donor House                 No.-III                             24                                  250
 
Donor House                 No.IV                             24                                  250
 
Donor House                 No.V                              19                           400 to 750
 
Donor House                 No.VI & VII                      24                                400
 
Maramath Complex                                             22                            225 to 450
 
Sabari Nivas Guest House                                    64                           375 to 700
 
Pamba Guest House                                            16                               300
 
Cottages (5)                                                      51                          600 to 1000
 
Poorna Pushkala Hall                                           1                                450
   
Malikappuram Building                                        16                               100
 
Rs.50 will be charged extra per additional person for rooms where occupant capacity is mentioned.
 
Out of the 64 rooms in Sabari Nivas 11 rooms are reserved for VIPs.
 
For Advance booking for accomodation in Devaswom guest houses contact:

Devaswom Commissioner,
Travancore Devaswom Board,Nanthancode,
Thiruvananthapuram.
 
Phone: 0471-2315156, 2316963, 2317983      or
 
The Accommodation Officer,
Maramoth Complex,
Sabarimala, Kerala
Phone +91-4735-202049
Hospital Facilities
 
The Health Department of the Government of Kerala runs allopathy, homoeopathy and ayurvedic hospitals at Sannidhanam and Pamba during the pilgrimage season. A cardiology unit functions at the Neelimala ascent the Devaswom Board also runs a cardiology hospital at Pamba near the Pamba Maramath Complex, in cooperation with the Amritha Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi.
 
  • In addition to the above facilities, some organizations from and outside Kerala also conduct free medical camps for pilgrims during the Mandala pooja and Makaravilakku festivals. They are at Sannidhanam and Pamba, and also along the sides of the path leading to the Sannidhanam.Sufficient ambulance services are also available at Pamba.  
  • Banking facilities are also available. Branches of Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd and State Bank of Travancore function Sabarimala and Pampa during the festival periods.
  • Dolly (Pallakku - carrying one devotee in chair on shoulders) is available for the use of the aged, the unhealthy and disabled pilgrims.
  • Travancore Devaswom Board is operating bus services to Pampa daily from Kottayam and Thiruvananthapuram during the pilgrim season.
  • Sabarimala is a "No Smoking" zone and smoking is strictly prohibited.Using plastic materials, containers, carry bags etc., are totally prohibited.

How to Reach Sabarimala

The Ayyappa temple on Sabarimala lies 184 km away from the international airport in the Kerala's capital city of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum). Similarly, it is 214 km from Kochi (formerly Cochin) International Airport. The nearest railway stations to Sabarimala are at Kottayam and Chengannur.



During the pilgrimage seasons, devotees proceed to the temple through Chalakayam, or they hit the mountain trails that start from Erumeli and ascend the Karimala hills barefoot. The total distance covered is approximately 50 km.


Three main routes to Sabarimala currently exist and they are,

I) Kottayam to Pampa (via) Erumeli, from Pampa to Sabarimala (by foot) - 136 km Kottayam to Pampa (via) Manimala, from Manimala to Sabarimala by foot - 116 km


II) Erumeli to Sabarimala (via) Kalaketty, Azhutha, Inchippara, Karimala, Pampa - 45 km From Pampa to Sabarimala by foot.


III) Vandiperiyar to Mount Estate by vehicle, from Mount Estate to Sabarimala by foot.


IV) Vandiperiyar to Kozhikkanam, from Kozhikkanam to Sabarimala (descent) - 15 km Kozhikkanam to Uppupura -10 km. Uppupura to Sabarimala - 3.5 km (Vehicles can be utilized for travel till Uppupura).

 
Vehicles cannot proceed further beyond Pampa which is located in the Pampa river valley; the final five kilometers are best covered by trekking, but for the aged and handicapped, porters and chairs are available