Kumily, Kerala
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"Spice gardens and plantations"

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Separating Kerala and Tamil Nadu, this quaint little town is best known for its plantation walks, diverse wildlife, boating and trekking and its Ayurvedic massages. Expansive spice gardens enthral tourists. One must also visit the Kalari Centre where performers perform the unique martial arts form of Kalaripayattu.

The primary tourist attraction here are the plantations and a walk through them is sure to give you an enjoyable experience.

One can also enjoy boating and trekking as well as watching the huge variety of wildlife. Another place to visit is the Abraham's Spice Garden.

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Abraham's Spice Garden
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Spicing the routes of Kerala

Situated amidst the lush green Cardamom Hills, Kumily is a picturesque town majorly known as Spice Capital of Kerala. The lush green tea plantations, spice gardens and the nourishing breeze are all reasons why you must visit Kumily. The quaint town also offers rejuvenating ayurvedic massages, and contrasting amazing trekking experience to its visitors down and up the mountain slopes near Thekkady through Kurisamala or Pandikuzhi. The main tourist attraction of Kumily is its Spice Market. You can return home with a collection of spices, spice chocolates, spice preserves, teas, and coffee.

Suggested Itinerary for Kumily

Day 1: Arrive in Kumily, head to visit the tea estates around the city, have a cup of tea, it will be one of a kind experience. Head towards Kadathanadan Kalari Center in Kumily that offers you an opportunity to see skilled performers of Kerala's unique martial art called "Kalaripayattu." You can also visit the Spice Market of Kumily and buy some spices to take back home.

Day 2: You can opt for forest trekking or wildlife related activities near the mountain slopes of Kurisamala and Pandikuzhi. Experience the exciting bamboo rafting, leisure cruise in Periyar, ride till kuttikanam and later indulge yourself in rejuvenating ayurvedic massages to shed off the stress. Take up a night watch accompanied by the forest authorities and forest guards to experience the wildlife in the dark nights.

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How to Reach Kumily

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The nearest railway station is Theni, 62 km away from Kumily. This is well connected to most of the major cities in India. The town of Kumily is well connected with Kottayam and Kochi by roads and railways. The nearest airports are Kochi and Madurai which are respectively around 103 km and 109 km away from Kumily. Taxis and Buses are easily available from Madurai to Kumily.

How to reach Kumily by flight

Kochi Airport and Madurai Airport are the nearest Airports located at a distance of around 157 km and 150 km respectively. The local carriers like Air India, Jet Airways, Indigo, Spicejet, Vistara and others have direct flights available from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. On reaching the airport, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Kumily, which will take you around 4 hours.

How to reach Kumily by road

Kumily is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular buses. Alternatively, you can also drive to Kumily from nearby cities like Kottayam, Kochi, and Kollam. The road network is splendid with the quaint lush green landscape around.

How to reach Kumily by train

The nearest railway station is Theni, 64 km away from the main quaint town of Kumily. This is well connected with a rich railway network to most of the major cities in India like Kodaikanal, Palani, Chennai, Banglore etc.

Local transport in Kumily

Taxis and Autos are the best way to travel through the town.

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What is famous about Kumily?

Lush green environment, Waterfalls, spice gardens and wildlife reserves. Round the clock local transportation available. Good food.

What is not so good about Kumily?

Monsoons are soppy making it slightly difficult to enjoy.

Who should visit Kumily?

Fantastic for people who are nature lovers. A perfect destination for trekking enthusiasts, family vacations and couples looking for a romantic destination.

What is the best time to visit Kumily?

Rich in scenic beauty, Kumily is a year-round tourist destination. Kumily is blessed with a wholesome climate all throughout the year with average temperature ranging from 11 degrees Celsius to 28 degrees Celsius. The town receives heavy rainfall due to its tropical climate, which helps Kumily in sustaining its lush landscape. The summers in Kumily are from March to May, and it gets a bit hot at times with temperature ranging from 19 degrees to 28 degrees Celsius. The winters are mild and pleasant from December through February, and hence can be a good escape from the heat of North India. Monsoons in Kumily should be avoided because Kumily receives heavy rainfall of around 2500 mm during June till September.
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What is the local food in Kumily?

Local Malayalee food is popular and easily available. Food in local toddy shops lets you experience the best and most colorful of what the town has to offer. Also, one can try the popular Toddy- a local alcoholic brewery made from coconut water without which your experience of Keralan cuisine remains incomplete.
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What is the best way to reach Kumily?

The nearest railway station is Theni, 62 km away from Kumily. This is well connected to most of the major cities in India. The town of Kumily is well connected with Kottayam and Kochi by roads and railways. The nearest airports are Kochi and Madurai which are respectively around 103 km and 109 km away from Kumily. Taxis and Buses are easily available from Madurai to Kumily.
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What are the top hotels in Kumily?

There are 152 in Kumily which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Kumily are Thekkady Kalarickal Heritage Bungalow, Aanavilasam Luxury Plantation House, Indhrivanam, Cassells Jungle Resorts, Aranya Homestay, Sopanam Heritage Thekkady. You can see all the hotels in Kumily here

What are the places near Kumily?

The top places near to Kumily are Munnar which is 48 km from Kumily, Alleppey which is located 78 km from Kumily, Kodaikanal which is located 76 km from Kumily, Thekkady which is located 7 km from Kumily, Idukki which is located 10 km from Kumily

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