Sabarimala season from Palakkad
Sabarimala season group trips from Palakkad (Nov 2026–Jan 2027)
The Sabarimala Mandala–Makaravilakku pilgrimage season runs from mid-November 2026 to mid-January 2027. From Palakkad, a 17-seater costs ₹6,800–8,400 for Guruvayur up to ₹25,700–31,500 for Velankanni (as of Oct 2026), before seasonal rates.
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- Sabarimala season
- mid-November 2026 to mid-January 2027
- Makaravilakku
- mid-January 2027
- Trips
- 5
- with fares below
- Fare from
- ₹6,800–8,400
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater
From mid-November to mid-January, pilgrim groups from Palakkad travel to Sabarimala for the Mandala and Makaravilakku season. Some add Guruvayur, or Palani across the border in Tamil Nadu, to the same trip.
These group trips from Palakkad show the measured road distance, the days most groups take and an indicative fare, so you can plan before you post. A verified operator is based in Palakkad, and operators nearby are invited to quote when you post.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Palakkad → Guruvayur
₹6,800–8,400
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 95 km one way · 1 day, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Sabarimala season: mid-November 2026 to mid-January 2027. Makaravilakku: mid-January 2027. The temple's opening and closing dates are announced by the Travancore Devaswom Board; confirm them before you book.
5 group trips for the break
Round trips with driver at regular indicative rates; operators may quote seasonal rates around the festival days.
| Trip | Distance | Days | 17-seater | AC Coach 40–49 seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guruvayur | 95 km | 1 day | ₹6,800–8,400 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Palani | 113 km | 1 day | ₹6,800–8,400 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Madurai | 223 km | 2 days | ₹14,000–17,100 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Sabarimala | 281 km | 2 days | ₹16,900–20,800 | ₹37,100–50,000 |
| Velankanni | 423 km | 3 days | ₹25,700–31,500 | ₹56,000–75,500 |
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Post early: pilgrim groups book vehicles for the whole season, and an early quote is easier to compare.
Operators for Sabarimala season from Palakkad
Approved operators who take groups to Sabarimala season from Palakkad. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
2 vehicles · 16 seats
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Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
178 km by road from Palakkad
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Palakkad
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Palakkad
Fleet details on request
Questions groups ask
When is the Sabarimala season?
The Mandala–Makaravilakku season runs from mid-November to mid-January, ending with Makaravilakku in mid-January. The Travancore Devaswom Board announces the exact dates each year; confirm them before you book.
Do vehicle rates go up in the Sabarimala season?
Often, yes. Operators can set seasonal rates for the Sabarimala season, and the busiest days are around the festival and the weekends. The fares here are the regular indicative rates for Oct 2026; post early to lock a quote.
Which trips fit a short break of 2 days?
Guruvayur (95 km), Palani (113 km), Madurai (223 km), Sabarimala (281 km): each works in 1 or 2 days from Palakkad.
How much is the longest trip on the list?
Velankanni is 423 km from Palakkad; 3 days in a 17-seater is ₹25,700–31,500, or ₹56,000–75,500 in a AC Coach 40–49 seater (indicative, Oct 2026).
Can a tempo traveller go all the way to the temple?
No vehicle goes all the way: the last stretch to the shrine is on foot. Ask the operator where the vehicle will park and wait during the season, and plan the day around it.