The journey from Malamalkkavu to Sabarimala covers approximately 200 kilometers through the scenic Western Ghats. The most practical way is to take a KSRTC bus from Palakkad to Pamba (the base camp for Sabarimala), which takes about 7 hours. Sabarimala is a famous pilgrimage center in Kerala.
Total Distance: 200 km driving distance, 160 km straight-line air distance.
KSRTC buses are the most reliable option.
November to January, during the pilgrimage season.