Sabarimala is one of the most famous pilgrim centres in India. Sabarimala is located on the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats at an altitude of 914m above sea level and is accessible only by foot from Pamba (4 km). The Sabarimala temple is dedicated to Sree Ayyappa.

The Sabarimala is situated 72 kilometers away from Pathanamthitta town.

The Piligrim season at Sabarimala is from November to middle of January, every year. The two main events of the pilgrim season are the Mandalapooja and Makaravilakku. The Sabarimala temple stays closed during the rest of the year except for the first five days of every Malayalam month and during Vishu in April.