Indicative entry fees and opening hours for the ticketed and timed places in Pathanamthitta. These change — always confirm with the official operator before you go.
PlaceEntry feeTimingsBest time
SabarimalaFree darshan; virtual-queue / Sannidhanam booking is required in season, and there are charges for some services (indicative — use the official portal).Open only during the pilgrimage seasons — chiefly the Mandala-Makaravilakku season (roughly mid-November to mid-January), plus monthly and special openings; closed otherwise.The Mandala-Makaravilakku season, about mid-November to mid-January. Devotees keep a 41-day vratham and climb from Pamba via the Pathinettam Padi (18 steps).
Pandalam PalaceFree to visit the palace precincts and Valiyakoyikkal temple (dress respectfully).Daylight; the Thiruvabharanam is displayed and the procession departs during the Makaravilakku season.The Thiruvabharanam procession leaves for Sabarimala three days before Makaravilakku (mid-January).
AranmulaTemple free (dress code applies); Aranmula Kannadi metal mirrors are sold at workshops (a genuine one is costly).Temple morning and evening darshan; the snake-boat race is a one-day event.The Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali (snake-boat race) falls around August–September, on the last day of the Onam season.
Kaviyoor Mahadeva TempleTemple free (traditional dress code; non-Hindus not permitted in the sanctum). The Trikkakkudi rock-cut cave temple nearby is open to all.Morning and evening darshan; the rock-cut cave is a daytime visit.—
Malayalapuzha Devi TempleFree (traditional dress code applies).Morning and evening darshan; the 11-day festival runs from the Thiruvathira star around February–March.—
Parumala ChurchFree (dress modestly; it is an active pilgrimage church).Open through the day for pilgrims; the Parumala Perunnal feast (early November) is the peak.The Parumala Perunnal (St Gregorios feast) around 1–2 November draws huge crowds.
Manjinikkara ChurchFree (dress modestly; an active pilgrim dayara).Open through the day; the annual perunnal is the busiest time.The Manjinikkara Perunnal (commemorating Patriarch Ignatius Elias III) falls around early February.
GaviEntry and activities are through KFDC eco-tourism packages (day trips and overnight stays), booked ahead (indicative — use the official portal).Day visits and overnight packages; the access route from Vandiperiyar is a slow forest road.September to March for pleasant weather; mornings are best for wildlife and birds.
Konni Elephant CampSmall entry ticket to the camp and eco-museum (indicative, confirm on site).Roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; confirm locally.—
Perunthenaruvi WaterfallsSmall entry/parking charge (indicative, confirm on site).Daylight; do NOT climb onto the rocks when the river is high — there have been fatal accidents.Just after the monsoon, roughly September to December, for full flow with safer viewing from the platforms.
NilackalFree; a base camp and temple on the Sabarimala route.Busiest during the Sabarimala season; the temple is open through the year.—
Sree Vallabha TempleFree; an active Hindu temple with a strict dress code (mundu/traditional wear).Morning and evening darshan with a midday break; the daily Kathakali is staged in the evening.October to February; the ten-day Uthram Thiruvalla festival is a highlight.
Moozhiyar DamA visit/entry procedure may apply as it is a KSEB dam area; confirm current access locally.Daytime only.October to February; the reservoir is fullest just after the monsoon.
Maramon ConventionFree and open to all during the convention.Convention meetings run morning and evening across the eight days.February — the convention is held during the first week of the Great Lent; outside these days the venue is simply the open Pamba sand-bed.
Niranam Thrikkapaleeswaram TempleFree; an active Hindu temple with a dress code.Morning and evening darshan with a midday break (confirm times).October to February; the Sivaratri and annual utsavam are special.
