How far in advance should I book a Sabarimala tour for the 2026-27 season?

Given that the Kerala Government’s September 2026 infrastructure sanction signals continued high pilgrim volumes and that virtual queue slots and Pampa-area accommodation sell out fastest in the Mandalam (mid-Nov) and Makaravilakku (mid-Jan) windows, operators generally recommend booking 4-8 weeks ahead of a chosen travel date, and earlier for peak-week slots. Official season opening dates for 2026-27 should be confirmed via the Travancore Devaswom Board before finalizing travel dates.