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
Saturday, November 6, 2010
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
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 -
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
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
Opening and closing of Sabarimala Sree Dharmasastha Temple for the year 2010 - 2011
Month Pooja Opening date Closing date
November Sree Chithira Thirunal
Aatta Vishesham 04-11-2010 05-11-2010
Mandala Pooja Mahotsavam 16-11-2010 27-12-2010
December Mandala Pooja 27-12-2010
Makara Vilakku Mahotsavam 30-12-2010 20-01-2011
January 2011 Makara Vilakku 14-01-2011
http://www.morningkerala.com/Keralapilgrimtour.htm
November Sree Chithira Thirunal
Aatta Vishesham 04-11-2010 05-11-2010
Mandala Pooja Mahotsavam 16-11-2010 27-12-2010
December Mandala Pooja 27-12-2010
Makara Vilakku Mahotsavam 30-12-2010 20-01-2011
January 2011 Makara Vilakku 14-01-2011
http://www.morningkerala.com/Keralapilgrimtour.htm
Sabarimala Pooja Timing
Opening of sanctum sanctorum : 4.00 a.m.
Nirmalya darshanam : 4.05 a.m.
Ganapati homam : 4.15 a.m.
Neyyabhishekom : 4.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m
Usha pooja : 7.30 a.m.
Ucha pooja : 1.00 p.m.
Closing of sanctum sanctorum : 1.30 p.m.
Opening of sanctum sanctorum : 4.00 p.m.
Deeparadhana : 6.30 p.m.
Pushpabhishekam : 7.00 p.m.
Athazha pooja : 10.30 p.m.
Harivarasanam : 10.50 p.m.
Nirmalya darshanam : 4.05 a.m.
Ganapati homam : 4.15 a.m.
Neyyabhishekom : 4.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m
Usha pooja : 7.30 a.m.
Ucha pooja : 1.00 p.m.
Closing of sanctum sanctorum : 1.30 p.m.
Opening of sanctum sanctorum : 4.00 p.m.
Deeparadhana : 6.30 p.m.
Pushpabhishekam : 7.00 p.m.
Athazha pooja : 10.30 p.m.
Harivarasanam : 10.50 p.m.
Closing of sanctum sanctorum : 11.00 p.m.
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