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Kumily

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Kumily (Malayalam: കുമളി Kumaḷi) is a town in the Cardamom Hills near Thekkady and the Periyar Tiger Reserve, in the Idukki District of Kerala State in South India. It is a major tourist destination and a spices trading center. Kumily is an access point for many Kerala bound merchants and labourers. the palce is in close proximity tothe bordering places in Tamilnadu.

[edit] Get in

Bus from Kottayam. Buses from Tamilnadu especially Madurai at a distance of 120 km. The nearest airport is madurai and so is the Railway Station but since it is on the Kerala Side it would be wise to get in via Kottayam.

[edit] Get around

Taxis and Autorickshaws.

[edit][add listing] See

  • Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Spice fields

[edit][add listing] Do

Enjoy the Spicy flavours of Kerala. Walk among the cardomom plantations. Shop for spices.

[edit][add listing] Buy

Spices and Condiments.