Sabarimala Cab Package — round trip from ₹7,192
The Ayyappa shrine in the Periyar hills of Pathanamthitta, Kerala. The car stays with you for the whole journey; the fare below is for all of it.
Bangalore to Sabarimala, 3 days
1161.6 km there and back · about 72 hrs of driving
| Car | Seats | 3-day round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹16,191 |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹16,801 |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹24,119 |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹28,998 |
Chennai to Sabarimala, 3 days
1320.4 km there and back · about 72 hrs of driving
| Car | Seats | 3-day round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹18,275 |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹18,968 |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹27,287 |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹32,833 |
Kochi to Sabarimala, 2 days
263 km there and back · about 48 hrs of driving · billed at 500 km, the 2-day floor
| Car | Seats | 2-day round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹7,192 |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹7,455 |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹10,605 |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹12,705 |
Coimbatore to Sabarimala, 2 days
584.3 km there and back · about 48 hrs of driving
| Car | Seats | 2-day round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹8,299 |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹8,606 |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹12,287 |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹14,741 |
Madurai to Sabarimala, 2 days
462.4 km there and back · about 48 hrs of driving · billed at 500 km, the 2-day floor
| Car | Seats | 2-day round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹7,192 |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹7,455 |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹10,605 |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹12,705 |
Where the car goes
Private cars stop at Nilakkal, the parking base; the KSRTC shuttle runs the last stretch to Pamba, and from Pamba the climb to the sannidhanam is on foot, about five kilometres. The cab waits at Nilakkal for the day count you book, which is why these are round trips.
When to go
The main season is Mandala–Makaravilakku, mid-November to mid-January, when the road and the base are at their busiest. The temple also opens for a few days at the start of each Malayalam month.
Worth knowing
- Leave early: the Nilakkal base fills through the morning in season, and the shuttle queue grows with it.
- The irumudi and the vratham are yours to keep; the driver knows the base and the shuttle stand, not the rituals.
- Two days is enough from Kochi or Kottayam; from Bangalore and Chennai the third day is the drive home.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a cab to Sabarimala cost from Bangalore?+
₹16,191 for a hatchback for 3 days, and ₹28,998 for the largest car — the whole round trip, driver allowance for every day and GST inside. Toll and parking are paid as they come.
Why is it priced as a round trip?+
Because the car waits for you. A one-way each way leaves you finding a car in a temple town at its busiest hour; the round trip keeps the same driver and the same car for the whole journey.
What if we take longer than the days booked?+
Tell the driver, and the extra day is added at the same per-day rate with its allowance. There is no penalty for an extra day; there is a bill for it.
Where does the car stop at Sabarimala?+
Private cars stop at Nilakkal, the parking base; the KSRTC shuttle runs the last stretch to Pamba, and from Pamba the climb to the sannidhanam is on foot, about five kilometres. The cab waits at Nilakkal for the day count you book, which is why these are round trips.