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KSRTC Announces Extensive Transport Arrangements for Sabarimala Pilgrimage
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News18•16-10-2026, 11:30
KSRTC Announces Extensive Transport Arrangements for Sabarimala Pilgrimage
- •KSRTC will deploy 461 buses during the Mandalam season and 561 buses during the Makaravilakku festival to facilitate smooth travel for Sabarimala pilgrims.
- •Special services will connect major depots and pilgrimage centers across Kerala, including Pampa, Nilakkal, Chengannur, and Thiruvananthapuram Central.
- •A total of 678 employees during Mandalam and 778 during Makaravilakku will be deployed at Pampa and Nilakkal, having received specialized training in safety and rescue.
- •The Budget Tourism Cell is arranging chartered pilgrimage trips and online reservations, with special services organized from selected temples near various depots.
- •Enhanced facilities such as bus parking, staff rest areas, waiting sheds at Thriveni, and strict measures against unauthorized parking are being implemented.
Key Questions Answered
The KSRTC will deploy 461 buses during the upcoming Mandalam season and 561 buses during the Makaravilakku festival to ensure smooth travel for pilgrims.
The 41-day annual Mandala Pooja season at the Lord Ayyappa temple begins on November 17, while the Makaravilakku festival falls on January 14, 2027.
Employees deployed at Pampa and Nilakkal have received fire and rescue and medical training, while mechanical staff have received specialized training including from vehicle manufacturers.
