Sabarimala Darshan Online Ticket Booking Guide 2025
Introduction
- Sabarimala is one of India’s biggest pilgrimage centers visited during the Mandala–Makaravilakku season.
- The Travancore Devaswom Board manages darshan using the Virtual-Q online booking system.
- This guide explains how to book Sabarimala Darshan tickets online, choose the correct route, pick time slots, follow rules, and plan travel comfortably.
- Ideal for first-time visitors, families, elderly devotees, and Chennai pilgrims looking for a smooth 2025 pilgrimage.
Official Website for Online Booking
The official Sabarimala online booking website is https://sabarimalaonline.org/
- Registration is mandatory for all pilgrims.
- Virtual-Q booking is free and handled only by the Travancore Devaswom Board.
- Avoid third-party websites and unauthorized agents for Sabarimala booking.
Documents Required for Online Registration
- • Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID
- • Active mobile number
- • Valid email ID
- • Passport-size photo (clear)
- • Correct address details
Step 1: Visit the official website and click Register / Login
Step 2: Enter personal details and upload a passport-size photo
Step 3: Go to your dashboard and click the Virtual-Q option
Step 4: Enter your address including state, district, and pincode
Step 5: Select your ID proof and enter your ID number
Step 6: Select your preferred darshan date and entry route (Pamba / Erumely / Vandiperiyar)
Step 7: Complete payment and download your Virtual-Q Entry Pass
Available Entry Routes
- Erumely – Kalaketti Traditional Path (46 km): Traditional & long spiritual route.
- Vandiperiyar – Sathram – Pulmedu Route (16 km): Moderate difficulty with less crowd.
- Pamba – Marakkoottam Route (4 km): Easiest and best for families, seniors, and first-time pilgrims.
Best Darshan Time Slots
- Morning (6 AM – 10 AM): High energy, some crowd.
- Afternoon (12 PM – 5 PM): Moderate crowd, family-friendly.
- Night (7 PM – 11 PM): Less crowd, smooth movement.
Important Rules and Guidelines
- Plastic items are strictly banned inside Sabarimala.
- Chemical colours, synthetic powders not allowed.
- Mobiles must be deposited before entering Sannidhanam.
- Annadanam provided at Nilakkal, Pamba, Sannidhanam, and Erumely.
- No helicopter services at Nilakkal.
- Insurance provided for all registered pilgrims.
Annadanam Facilities
- Free meals served at Sannidhanam.
- Free food available at Pamba.
- Pilgrim meals provided at Nilakkal.
- Annadanam also offered at Erumely.
- Hygienic and fully supervised by the Travancore Devaswom Board.
Accommodation Options Near Sabarimala
- Guest rooms and halls at Sannidhanam.
- Rest dormitories at Pamba.
- Lodging and camps at Nilakkal.
- Private hotels and rooms at Erumely and Pathanamthitta.
- Early booking recommended during festival seasons.
Balaji Travels – Sabarimala Car Packages
- Etios / Dzire (4+1) – ₹21,500
- Innova / Ertiga (6+1 / 7+1) – ₹25,000
- Innova Crysta (6+1 / 7+1) – ₹27,000
- Tempo Traveller (12+1) – ₹29,000
- 4-day packages available with customized temple routes.
- Packages include toll, parking, driver allowance – fully transparent billing.
- Clean vehicles with experienced Sabarimala-route drivers.
- Best for families, elderly persons, first-time pilgrims, and groups.
Virtual-Q Booking Assistance for Customers
- Free guidance for registration on sabarimalaonline.org
- Help selecting best darshan date & time slot
- Support choosing entry routes based on fitness & crowd
- Help with photo and ID proof upload
- Step-by-step support to download Virtual-Q pass
- Support for group booking (up to 5 members)
- Perfect for elderly devotees or first-time online users
Medical & Emergency Support
- First-aid units at Nilakkal, Pamba, Sannidhanam
- 24-hour medical teams with emergency response
- Drinking water points across the trekking route
- Police & volunteer support at all checkpoints
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using unofficial websites for booking
- Uploading unclear photo or wrong ID
- Selecting an unsuitable entry route
- Forgetting to download/print the Virtual-Q pass
- Booking crowded time slots without checking availability
Conclusion
- Sabarimala Darshan booking online is simple when done through the official website.
- Choosing the right route and time slot helps make the pilgrimage smoother.
- Following the temple’s rules and guidelines ensures a respectful visit.
- For comfortable travel and Virtual-Q assistance, Balaji Travels offers complete support for Chennai to Sabarimala pilgrims.
- Plan early and travel peacefully—Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa!
Sabarimala Darshan Ticket & Virtual-Q Booking Help
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