Places To Visit in Sabarimala Kerala
Purify your whole being by visiting the sacred land of Sabarimala
The eminent Hindu pilgrimage destination of Sabarimala in south India, is located in the Pathanamthitta district of the state of Kerala. This district happens to be a part of the Western Ghat range of mountains, and also boasts of the extremely famous tiger reserve at Periyar. Hotels in Sabarimala are flooded by millions of devotees from different parts of the country and abroad, every single year. The temple of Ayyappan, a Hindu God is situated in Sabarimala amidst a chain of hills and is surrounded by the lush greenery of a dense forest cover. Sabarimala Hotels find it really difficult to accommodate people during the phases of Mandalapooja, makar Sankranti and other significant days when the Sabarimala temple is open to pilgrims for worship.
Decent facilities at reasonable prices
It is highly recommended for tourists to get the bookings of Sabarimala Hotels done well in advance, if they are planning to visit during the peak seasons when the temple remains open. The pilgrims have to be dressed in blue or black, and abide by a lot of restrictions during the period of fasting and complete abstinence. There are several pocket friendly Hotels in Sabarimala to cater to the ever expanding crowd of pilgrims throughout the year. The hotels are equipped with all the basic amenities and serve hygienically prepared meals to guests.
Treasure trove of pilgrims
Consistent efforts are being put in for making Sabarimala absolutely free from dirt and pollution. As a result, tourists get to enjoy a more pleasurable stay at the Hotels in Sabarimala. The other important places to visit from Sabarimala Hotels are, the Attukal temple near Trivandrum, the temple of Kottangal Devi, the temple of Kodungallur Bhagavathy (which belongs to the Sangam age and one of the oldest Kerala), and the Kottiyoor Vadakkeshwaram shrine which is one of the biggest crowd pullers especially during the Vysakha festival.