KSRTC Budget Tourism Cell to launch Karkidakam pilgrimage packages
The KSRTC Budget Tourism Cell is launching special pilgrimage packages for the Malayalam month of Karkidakam. These tours include visits to various Nalambalam temples and the Pancha Pandava Temple circuit, featuring traditional feasts.
Why it matters
It promotes regional religious tourism and provides affordable, organized travel options for devotees during a significant cultural period.
The district KSRTC Budget Tourism Cell is all set to launch a series of special pilgrimage tour packages starting July 17, catering to devotees during the auspicious Malayalam month of Karkidakam.
The curated itineraries include Nalambala Yatras (pilgrimages to four specific temples dedicated to Lord Rama and his brothers), Pancha Pandava Temple darshan featuring traditional Aranmula Vallasadhya, and trips to the shrines of Guruvayur and Mookambika.
Notably, the Piravom Nalambalam temples in Ernakulam district have also been integrated into this year’s travel chart to accommodate more devotees. For those looking to visit the Nalambalam shrines in Kannur district, special services will be operated from the Kottarakara and Kollam depots.
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