Trivandrum Airport (170 km) and Cochin International Airport (200 km).
Nearest Railway Station
At Kottayam and Chengannur
Sabarimala Temple is located on the Sahyadri ranges in Western Ghats of Kerala. It is situated 1000m above sea level. Sabarimala Temple is devoted to Lord Ayyappa. It is said that Lord Ayyappa meditated here after killing the demon Mahisi. There is a fable related to this temple that Parshuram has established the deity of Lord Ayyappa and adored him.
Sabarimala Temple pilgrims need to follow strict rules such as they have to restrain themselves from alcohol, smoking and other comforts of life. You have to abstain from all comforts of life for 41 days before commencing the journey to Sabarimala. It is open for everyone irrespective of caste, creed and religion. You need to worship a Muslim saint shrine before visiting Sabarimala Temple.
Accessibility By air, one can choose from Trivandrum Airport, 170 km away from the pilgrimage and the Cochin Airport , 200 km from the Sabarimala Pilgrimage. Nearest railway station is at Kottayam and Chengannur. Sabarimala Temple is well connected by roads to Kerala.
