Tour to Pandalam

Tour to Pandalam

Facts and Figures:

Language: Malayalam

Best Time to Visit: March to August

Introduction:

Pandalam is a holy town near Sabrimala which is the birth place of Lord Ayappa in human form. Named after the Pandalam Royal Family, the city has the famous Valiyakoikal Temple which is located on the banks of river Achenkovil. A few days before the Makar Sankranti, the ornaments of Lord Ayappa is taken in a procession from Pandalam to Sabrimala.

Location of Pandalam:

• Nearest Airport to Pandalam:

  Trivandrum Airport is 92km away from Pandalam.

• Nearest Railway Station:

  Chengannur Railway Station which is 25 km away.

• Best Time to Visit:

  The best time to take a tour to Pandalam is from March to August. The cool winds of Pandalam will refresh your senses. However you can also visit Pandalam during November to January and attend the Sabrimala Temple Festivals.

History:

Sabrimala is called to be the revered place where Lord Ayappa started meditating after killing Mahishashura. Legends say that Ayappa was adopted into the Pandalam Royal Family and this was the place where he grew up. It is believed he was the avatar of Dharmasatha. So Pandalam is famous as Lord Ayappa was born here.

The Sabrimala Temple was also built by the Royal family of Pandalam. Take a tour to Sabrimala and learn more about the divine powers of Lord Ayappa.