Overview
Padmanabha Dwar
Padmanabha Dwar is a spiritually significant destination associated with Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, one of the most revered temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is renowned for its magnificent Dravidian-style architecture, intricate carvings, grand gopuram, and deep spiritual atmosphere. The name Padmanabha refers to Lord Vishnu in his reclining form, known as Anantha Padmanabha, resting on the serpent Ananta. A visit to Padmanabha Dwar offers devotees an opportunity to experience the sacred atmosphere, traditional temple customs, and rich cultural heritage of Kerala. Surrounded by the unique beauty and traditions of Thiruvananthapuram, this spiritual experience can be beautifully combined with other attractions across Kerala, making it an ideal stop for travelers seeking a journey filled with faith, culture, architecture, devotion, and divine blessings.
Itinerary
* Start your pilgrimage with a visit to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, one of India’s richest and most celebrated Vishnu temples.
* Have darshan of Lord Vishnu in the eternal Anantha-Shayana posture.
* Later visit: Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple Attukal Bhagavathy Temple Evening free for a second darshan or local market visit.
* Overnight: Trivandrum
* Later visit the historic Padmanabhapuram Palace (65 km), once the seat of the Travancore Kings and part of the cultural heritage of the Padmanabha Dwar Circuit.
* Return to Trivandrum. Overnight: Trivandrum
* Visit the sacred Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, one of the 108 Divya Desams. Offer prayers to Lord Krishna as Parthasarathy and enjoy the riverside ambience of the Pampa River.
* Experience the local heritage: Aranmula Mirror Workshops (Aranmula Kannadi) Aranmula Palace (optional)Evening at leisure by the riverside.
* Overnight: Aranmula / Pathanamthitta
* Today early morning, leave for Pamba, the base point of Sabarimala.
* Upon reaching Pamba, begin the 5 km holy trek to Sabarimala Sree Ayyappan Temple. Have darshan of the powerful Lord Ayyappa at the hill shrine.
* Important: Sabarimala temple remains open November to mid-January, and monthly pooja days. Pilgrim dress code: traditional black/blue attire recommended.
After darshan, trek back to Pamba and return to your hotel.
* Overnight: Pathanamthitta
* Return home with the divine blessings of Lord Padmanabhaswamy, Lord Parthasarathy, and Lord Ayyappan.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
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Accommodation as pe itinerary | Airfare / Train |
Daily Breakfast | Lunch & Dinner |
Sightseeing as per the itinerary. | Sabarimala trek/local transport charges. |
Visits to all five Panch Kedar temples. | Guide Charges. |
Private AC Vehicle for Transfers & Sightseeing. | adventure Activities & Personal Expenses. |
Pickup & Drop from Delhi | Anything Not Mentioned Under Inclusions. |
Driver Allowance, Toll Tax & Parking. |
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All Applicable Hotel Taxes. |
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Policy
- Neelam Holidays Journeys shall not be responsible for any delays or alterations in the program or indirectly incurred expenses in cases such as natural hazards, accidents, breakdown of machinery, weather conditions, landslides, political closure, or any untoward incidents.
- We do not provide any insurance policy to cover the expenditure on sickness or accidents or losses incurred due to theft or other reasons.
- Numerous factors such as weather and road conditions the physical ability of participants etc. may bring alteration in the itinerary. We reserve the right to make necessary changes in the schedule in the interest of safety, comfort, and general well-being!