After darshan, take the KSRTC bus from Pamba to Nilakkal and your car will be waiting. One-way drop to Kochi Airport, Ernakulam or Aluva railway station from ₹5,000.
Please book at least 5 to 6 hours before your pickup time.
One-way fares. The same fare applies for drop at Kochi Airport, Ernakulam railway station or Aluva railway station.
Pickup is from Nilakkal only. Your fare is fixed and confirmed on WhatsApp before pickup.
Many pilgrims search for a taxi from Pamba. Here is how the return trip actually works.
Taxi pickup is not allowed at Pamba, so we cannot collect you there. Nilakkal is the base camp and parking area for Sabarimala, and that is where your car waits.
After you come down to Pamba, take the KSRTC chain service bus to Nilakkal. It is about 21 km and buses run through the season.
We need at least 5 to 6 hours' notice so your vehicle can reach Nilakkal on time. Message us before you start the climb, or as soon as your darshan is over.
Send your departure time when you book. We will suggest a pickup time at Nilakkal that leaves a safe margin for the drive.
Four steps from Sannidhanam to your flight or train.
Send your pickup date and time, group size and drop point, at least 5 to 6 hours ahead. We confirm the vehicle and fare.
Finish your darshan and walk down to Pamba. Message us when you reach, so your driver knows you are on the way.
Board the KSRTC chain service from Pamba to Nilakkal. Your driver shares his number and the meeting point.
Meet your driver at Nilakkal and travel directly to Kochi Airport, Ernakulam or Aluva railway station.
All three drop points have the same fare.
Drop at Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, at the domestic or international departure terminal. Share your flight time and we plan the pickup around it.
Drop at Ernakulam Junction (South) or Ernakulam Town (North). Tell us your train number so we take you to the right station.
Aluva is the nearest major railway station to Kochi Airport and a regular stop for long-distance trains. We drop you at the station entrance.
Not answered here? Message us on WhatsApp.
No. Taxi pickup is not allowed at Pamba. Please take the KSRTC chain service bus from Pamba to Nilakkal, and your driver will meet you there.
At least 5 to 6 hours before your pickup time. In the peak season, booking a day ahead is safer.
Usually around 4 to 5 hours, and longer on peak days. Please allow extra time if you have a flight or train to catch.
Yes. Sedan ₹5,000, Ertiga ₹6,500 and Innova ₹7,500, whether the drop is at Kochi Airport, Ernakulam or Aluva.
This page covers sedan, Ertiga and Innova. For bigger groups, message us on WhatsApp with your group size and we will tell you what is available.
Yes. See our Sabarimala round-trip taxi from Kochi Airport, Aluva and Ernakulam for 24-hour round-trip fares.
Fill in your trip details and send them to us on WhatsApp. Please book at least 5 to 6 hours ahead.
