About Sabarimala
Bangalore to Sabarimala distnce : 614 km
Estimated travel time : 12.5 hours
Bangalore to Sabarimala is very famous route for tourism. Sabarimala, famous for Sabarimala temple is situated near Pamba river which is a culture that flows unhindered and left its marks in historical, religious and cultural life of Kerala.
Sabarimala is situated in deep forest in state of Kerala near Pamba. River Pamba, which originates in the Western Ghats, is the third longest river in South India. Pamba is the main halting point on the way to Sabarimala. More than 30 million pilgrims visit the temple in Sabarimala annually, making it the largest in India. The temple is also known as Dharma Sashta and is believed to be the son of Shiva and Mohini, the feminine incarnation of Lord Vishnu. People believe that Vishnu's incarnate, Parasurama, placed the Ayyappa Idol at the top of the mountain. One can notice that the traditions of Sabarimala are a blend of Shaivism, Shaktism, Vaishnavism and other Sramana traditions.
It is also known as Thriveni Sangamam - the meeting point of three rivers. Pamba river nourishes hundreds of medicinal plants in mountains from where it originates and carries its boons to everywhere it flows. This place has several attractions near its banks. Most important attraction is worldwide famous Sabrimala temple. From river bank, devotees take 5-6 km trek to reach the temple. Other attraction is Cherukolpuzha convention. It is religious convention of Hindus held usually in February on the sandy banks of river at Cherukole. Other attractions are Aranmula (unique cultural village), ancient Parthasarathy temple, annual snake boat race during Onam and Aranmula Kannadi (a medieval marvel of metallurgy).
Taxi from Bangalore to Sabarimala is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Bangalore to Sabarimala by car is well connected through NH 44 and NH183 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Bangalore to Sabarimala distance is 614 Km and is 12.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Bommasandra - Kyalasanahalli Lake, Shree Parshwa Susheel Dhaam Shwetamber Jain Temple, Lake View Point
Hosur - Kenilworth Fort, Sri Chandra Choodeswara Temple, Shri Krishna Temple, Shiv Temple, Murugun Temple
Shoolagiri - Arulmigu Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Gangamma Temple, Aanjaneyar Temple
Mallasandiram - Mariyamman Temple, Om Shakti Temple, Mahabaratham Temple
Krishnagiri - Fort, Museum, Aeri Mariyamman Temple, Mariamman Temple
Kaveripattinam - Muniyappan Kovil, Pennai River, Mareyaman Temple, Church
Kerakodahalli - Sri perumalappan Kovil, Vinayagar Temple, Sri Pachiamman Temple
Dharmapuri - Vennampatti Perumal kovil, Shri Muniyappan Temple, Shri Theerthagirishwarar Temple
Nallampalli - Muniyappan Temple, Theepanchiyamman Temple, Church
Thoppur - Sri Anjaneyar Temple, Sri Sendraya Perumal Temple, Dargha
Pallapatti - Sri Periyandichi Amman, Sri Madurai Veeran Temple, Church, Lake
Omalur - Sarabanga River, Ganesh Temple, Hanuman Temple, Angalamman Temple
Salem - Linga Bhairavi, Siddhar temple, Sri Kottai Mariamman Koil, Mookaneri, Murugan Temple, Lake, Museum
Namakkal - Sree Anjaneyar Temple, Sri Andal Nachiyar Temple, Sri Selva Vinayagar Temple, Ganapathi Temple
Karur - Arulmigu Kalyana Pasupatheswarar Temple, Murugan Temple, Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Amaravathi River
Dindigul - Arulmigu Soundararaja Perumal Temple, Dindigul Rock Fort, Mosque, Sri Vellai Vinayagar Temple
Batlagundu - Sirumalai Reserved Forests ( little princess of hills), Mannavannur View, Manjalar Dam, Sendraya Perumal Kovi
Periyakulam - The Balasubramanya Temple, Abirami Amman Temple, Kottai Mariamman Temple, Kazimar Big Mosque And Maqbara etc
Chinnamanur - Veerapandi, Berijam Lake, Suruli Falls, Ramakalmedu, Vaigai Dam, Tiger Falls
Cumbum or kumbum - Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Sri Ahobila Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mahanandi Temple, Chenchu Lakshmi Tribal
Kumily - Periyar National park, Trekking, Abraham spice garden, Thekkady lake, Kadathanadan Kalari Centre
Kuttikkanam - Valanjamkanam Water Falls, Ammachi Kottaram, Mottakunnu Hill View Point, Ashley Bungalow, Pine Forest, Madhammakkulam Waterfalls
Perunad - Nilakal Chek Dam, Nilakkal Mahadeva Temple Arch, Nilakkal Sree Mahadeva Temple