| ITINERARY | STAY |
| 10.12.2025 | |
| Arrival Charlapalli at | 00.05 hrs |
| Arrival Warangal | 02.05 hrs |
| Arrival Khammam | 04.10 hrs |
| Arrival Vijayawada Jn. | 06.15 hrs |
| Arrival Chirala | 08.20 hrs |
| Arrival Ongole | 09.25 hrs |
| Arrival Nellore at | 11.30 hrs |
| Arrival Gudur at | 12.00 hrs |
| Arrival Renigunta | 14.30 hrs |
| Arrival Katpadi Jn. | 18.55 hrs |
| Arrival Jolarpettai Jn. | 21.00 hrs |
| Arrival Salem Jn. | 23.00 hrs |
| Train Journey | |
| 11.12.2025 | |
| Arrival Erode Jn. | 00.10 hrs |
| Arrival Podanur Jn. | 02.15 hrs |
| Arrival Palakkad Jn | 03.20 hrs |
| Arrival Ottappalam | 04.25 hrs |
| Arrival Thrisur | 05.30 hrs |
| Arrival Ernakulam Town | 07.00 hrs |
| Proceed to Erumeli | 07.30 hrs |
| Arrival Erumeli | 11.30 hrs |
| Bathe in the Azhutha River, | |
| Darshan at Sree Dharma Sastha Temple | |
| Arrival Nilakkal | 16.00 hrs |
| Proceed to Pamba by Govt. Bus on your own | |
| Arrival Pamba | |
| Tourists to proceed on their own from Pamba | |
| Trek to Sabarimala | |
| Reach Sannidanam | |
| 12.12.2025 | |
| Darshan and Abhishekam of Ayyappa Swamy | |
| Departure from Nilakkal | 18.00 hrs |
| Arrival Ernakulam | 23.45 hrs |
| 13.12.2025 | |
| Board train from Ernakulam Town | 01.00 hrs |
| Arrival Thrisur | 02.00 hrs |
| Arrival Ottappalam | 03.00 hrs |
| Arrival Palakkad Jn | 03.30 hrs |
| Arrival Podanur Jn. | 04.00 hrs |
| Arrival Erode Jn. | 05.30 hrs |
| Arrival Salem Jn. | 06.30 hrs |
| Arrival Vriddhachalam Jn. | 08.30 hrs |
| Arrival Villupuram Jn. | 09.30 hrs |
| Arrival Tiruvannamalai | 11.00 hrs |
| Compulsory Train Fresh Up | |
| Darshan of Arunachaleshwar on own | |
| Departure from Villupuram Jn. | 23.00 hrs |
| Train Journey | |
| 14.12.2025 | |
| Arrival Katpadi Jn. | 01.00 hrs |
| Arrival Renigunta | 03.00 hrs |
| Arrival Gudur Jn. | 04.30 hrs |
| Arrival Nellore | 05.00 hrs |
| Arrival Ongole | 07.00 hrs |
| Arrival Chirala | 08.00 hrs |
| Arrival Vijayawada Jn. | 09.30 hrs |
| Arrival Khammam | 11.00 hrs |
| Arrival Warangal | 13.00 hrs |
| Arrival Kazipet Jn. | 13.30 hrs |
| Arrival Charlapalli | 15.30 hrs |
| Tour Ends |
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Pilgrimage to Sabarimala and Arunachalam – two of South India’s most sacred spiritual centers.
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Comfortable special train journey covering major South Indian pilgrimage stations.
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Holy bath, Darshan, and spiritual rituals at iconic temples.
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Managed and guided by experienced coordinators ensuring a peaceful, devotional experience.
What is included in the tour
- BGT Train Ticket as per category selected
- Food in Train
- Transfers from station to Nilakkal and Back
- Tour Manager and Security Onboard
- 1L water bottle X 4
Note: No Accommodation and off-board Food service at Sabarimala.
- Yatries not travelling to Sabarimala can go for Cochin Sightseeing and Guruvayur Darshan. Extra Rs.1000 need to be paid for Accommodation services at Ernakulam.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Darshan Tickets and all others not mentioned under inclusions
Note: Darshan Token to Sannidhanam - https://sabarimalaonline.org/#/darshanAvailability
Keep your Aadhar Card & Photo scanned copy handy.
The Ayyappa Arunachala Express Pilgrimage Tour (10th – 14th December 2025) is a divine spiritual journey connecting two of South India’s most sacred destinations – Sabarimala and Arunachalam. The tour begins from Charlapalli at midnight, traveling through major junctions including Warangal, Vijayawada, Salem, and Ernakulam, offering devotees a comfortable and scenic train journey. Upon arrival in Kerala, pilgrims proceed to Erumeli for a holy bath in the Azhutha River and darshan at Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, before continuing to Nilakkal and Pamba to begin the sacred trek to Sabarimala. The following day is devoted to the Darshan and Abhishekam of Lord Ayyappa Swamy, a deeply spiritual experience amidst the serene hills. After completing the rituals, the journey continues back toward Tamil Nadu, reaching Tiruvannamalai for darshan of Lord Arunachaleshwar at the ancient temple located at the foothills of the sacred Annamalai Hill. The pilgrimage concludes with the return journey via Villupuram, Katpadi, Renigunta, Gudur, Vijayawada, and finally back to Charlapalli. This well-organized yatra blends devotion, discipline, and discovery — allowing devotees to experience the blessings of both Lord Ayyappa and Lord Arunachaleshwar in one spiritually enriching trip.
