Staying in Kuttickattil Home Stay and Visiting Sabarimala from Kottayam near Kumarakom

29Jul

By: Ajith K Moses Govt. Approved Tourist Guide Sabarimala Pilgrims Comments: No Comments

Staying in Kuttickattil Home Stay and Visiting Sabarimala from Kottayam near Kumarakom

🌄 3-Day Pilgrim & Backwater Retreat Itinerary

🛤️ Arrival by Train | 🚗 Local Transport via Cab/Auto

🗓️ Day 1: Arrival & Arpookara Backwaters Stay

Afternoon Check in at Kuttickattil Home Stay

  • Arrive at Kottayam Railway Station afternoon (connected to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and AP).

  • Pickup arranged by Kuttickattil Home Stay (~7 km away, 15–20 min drive).

  • Check-in and welcome drink.

Evening

  • Visiting Ettumanoor Shri Mahadeva Temple just 30 minutes from Kuttickattil homestay.

  • Visiting Thirunakkara Sree Mahadeva Temple just 20 minutes from Kuttickattil homestay.

  • Relax and explore the Arpookara backwaters, riverside walking paths, and traditional Kerala architecture.

Night

  • Early vegetarian dinner at homestay.

  • Light meditation or prayer session by the riverside.

  • Overnight stay.

🗓️ Day 2: Sabarimala Pilgrimage

Early Morning

  • Depart around 4:00 AM by cab to Sabarimala base (Pamba) (~100 km / 2.5 hrs). OR

  • Reach Kottayam KSRTC Govt. Bus stand at 6 am and took bus to Pamba

  • Begin the pilgrimage trek to Sannidhanam (approx. 5 km uphill trek).

  • Darshan at Lord Ayyappa Temple.

Afternoon

  • Descend from Sannidhanam and reach back to Pamba.

  • Light lunch at a temple annadanam hall or local eatery.

Evening

  • Return to Arpookara (approx. 2.5 hrs).

  • Herbal bath and traditional Kerala meal.

  • Rest and overnight stay.

🗓️ Day 3: Spiritual Recovery & Departure

Morning

  • Optional early morning boat ride on Meenachilar River or nearby Vembanad Lake.

  • Visit to local temples like:

    • Aruvikkal Sree Shiva Subrhamanya swami Temple (a waterfall temple in kottayam)

    • Sree Narasimha Swamy Temple – Aymanam

  • Pack and checkout.

  • Drop-off at Kottayam Railway Station for return train.

🛌 Stay: Kuttickattil Homestay Highlights

  • Authentic Kerala vegetarian food

  • Riverside, peaceful setting

  • Optional Ayurvedic massage or meditation (on request)

🚗 Local Travel Recommendations

  • Book a cab to go and return. The kuttickattil homestay will arrange cabs at budget rate (round trip to Sabarimala)

  • Autos or rented bicycles for exploring Arpookara/Kumarakom

🎒 Things to Pack

  • Traditional pilgrimage items

  • Trek-friendly sandals

  • Water bottle, snacks, and basic medications