The situation for spot booking at Sabarimala is currently highly restricted due to overcrowding and recent High Court orders. Spot booking facilities at Pamba, Erumely, and Chengannur are currently closed/suspended to control the rush.
As of today, Saturday, December 6, 2025, here is the latest status:
1. Spot Booking Availability
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Status: Restricted.
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Active Counters: Spot booking is currently available ONLY at:
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Nilakkal (Main Base Camp)
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Vandiperiyar (Sathram)
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Suspended Counters: Spot booking facilities at Pamba, Erumely, and Chengannur are currently closed/suspended to control the rush. Do not rely on getting a ticket at these locations.
2. Booking Limits
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Daily Cap: The number of spot booking slots is capped at 5,000 per day.
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Rush Warning: These 5,000 slots fill up extremely quickly (often in the early morning). If you arrive without a Virtual Queue booking and miss the spot booking quota, you may be denied entry to Sannidhanam.
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3. Mandatory Requirements
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Documents: You must produce your Aadhaar Card (original or clear copy) to book a spot. Voter ID or Passport are sometimes accepted if Aadhaar is unavailable, but Aadhaar is the standard.
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Virtual Queue Priority: Police are strictly enforcing entry based on Virtual Queue bookings. If you have a Virtual Queue booking, you must arrive on the exact date and time slot printed on your pass. Arriving on a different date may lead to being stopped at Pamba.
Summary of Advice
If you have not yet started your journey:
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Check Virtual Queue First: Try to book a slot online at [suspicious link removed].
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Go to Nilakkal Early: If you must use spot booking, go directly to Nilakkal (not Pamba or Erumely). Arrive very early in the morning to have a chance at securing one of the 5,000 daily passes.
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Expect Delays: Be prepared for long wait times, as the “Status Quo” order from the High Court (reaffirmed on Dec 3) means strict crowd control measures are still in force.
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