About Sabarimala
Chennai to Sabarimala distnce : 678 km
Estimated travel time : 14 hours
Chennai 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 Chennai to Sabarimala is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chennai to Sabarimala by car is well connected through Chennai - Theni Highway/Chennai - Villupuram - Trichy - Kanyakumari Road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chennai to Sabarimala distance is 678 Km and is 14 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Guduvanchery - Arignar Anna Zoological park, Sri Lakshmi Kuberar temple, Vandalur Reserve forest
Maraimalai nagar - Muthumari Amman Kovil, Sri Patalathri Narasimha Perumal, Sri Nithya Kalyana Prasanna Venkateswara
Chengalpattu - Bhairava temple, Ballam hill cave temple, Sri sarda shamrakshana narayanan, Gnanapureeswarar temple, Vedagiriswarar temple
Maduranthakam - Eri Katha Rama Temple, Shri Narasimha Perumal Temple, Madurantakam Dam View Point, Lake
Melmaruvathur - Adhiparasakthi Siddhar Peetam
Tindivanam - Mailan murugan temple, National fossil wood park, Gramathil Oru Naal, Matri mandir
Viluppuram - Gingee fort, Fortification walls, Kalyana mahal, Venugopala swamy temple, Ranganatha temple, Sad-at-Ullah Khan mosque, Sri Ramanatha eswarar temple, 24 Theerthangarargal
Ulundurpet - Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, Murugan Temple, Church
Veppur - Sri Manchiyappa Temple, Sri Maruthaiya Temple, Jumma Masjid, Shri Ayyanar Temple
Thirumandurai - Sri Pattathu Periyasamy Temple, Shri Vembu Ayyanar Temple, Vellar River, Shri Mathavana Selliyamman Temple
Perambur - Periyapalayathamman Temple, Kalikambal Temple, Church
Samayapuram - South Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Kannapuram Mariamman Temple, Jain Temple, Pangunui River
Srirangam - Sri Rangam Sri Ranganatha Shrine · Sri Ranganayagi Thayaar Shrine · Kamban Ramayana Mandapam etc
Tiruchirappalli - Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple, Kaveri Temple, Zapp Adventure Sports, Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Srirangam
Manapparai - Vekkaliyamman Temple, Sri Nallandavar Temple, Aagaya Gangai water falls
Ayyalur - Pilathu, Komberipatti, Vadamadurai, Paganatham, Eriodu, Kambiliampatti, Nagayakottai
Dindigul - Sirumalai Reserved Forest, Soundararajaperumal Temple, Silver Cascade Falls, Abirami Amman 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
Mundakayam - Chamundi Hill Palace
Perunad - Nilakal Chek Dam, Nilakkal Mahadeva Temple Arch, Nilakkal Sree Mahadeva Temple
