Sabarimala sets target of 75 pilgrims a minute on holy steps

The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has established a dedicated pilgrim facilitation centre at the airport to cater to the needs of Sabarimala devotees. This center, spread over 5,000 square feet, is situated near the police aid post and adjacent to the domestic arrival terminal. It will operate round the clock and serves as a convenient hub for pilgrims arriving at the airport.

CIAL has arranged a KSRTC bus service to and from the center, with a booking counter set up at the facility. Pilgrims also have the option to book chartered bus services upon request. A helicopter service booking counter has been set up for those preferring air travel. Other amenities include a Devaswom help desk, prasadam coupon counter, prepaid taxi booking, a vegetarian food outlet, and a rest area.

To keep pilgrims informed about their flight status, a flight information display system has been installed at the centre. The airport's proximity to the domestic terminal makes the facility easily accessible for the devotees. In the previous year, around 11,000 pilgrims utilized the pilgrim facilitation center, with visitors hailing from Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Malaysia, and Singapore.