Thousands and thousands of Ayyappa disciples visit the famous temple of Sabari every year from all around India. Several modifications to the original temple and surroundings are happening year by year to accommodate exceedingly growing number of disciples visiting the temple. However, by destroying the dense forest around the focal points continually deteriorating the God given natural beauty of the Sabari Hill. During respective seasons one can approach the shrine using various modes of transportation via either Chalakkayam town or more intensively through the mountain trails of Erumelli Township, climbing over the Karimala Mountains in bare foot (~50 Km). The main pilgrimage season is from November to January. Short seasons are extended more frequently nowadays. The shrine is located 914 m above sea level amidst dense forests. Vehicular traffic cannot go beyond Pamba, situated on the Pamba river valley and the last five kilometers to the shrine can be best reached by trekking. Modern facility such as tramway is currently under construction. However, manly carried chairs are also available for handicaps. Note that tourists and foreigners, as well as women between the ages of 14 and 40, approximately puberty and menopause, are not officially allowed entry to the main temple.