Kumily

Kumily (Malayalam: കുമളി Kumaḷi) is a town in Kerala State in South India. It is in the Cardamom Hills near Thekkady and the Periyar Tiger Reserve, in the Idukki District. It is a major tourist destination and a spices trading center. Kumily is an access point for many Kerala bound merchants and labourers. The place is in close proximity to the bordering places in Tamil Nadu. Get in 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. Bus from Kottayam. Buses from Tamil Nadu, especially Madurai at a distance of 120 km. Get around Taxis and Autorickshaws. See Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary.  edit Spice fields.  edit Chellarkovil.  edit Kurisumala.  edit Vandiperiyar.  edit Cheruthoni.  edit Hill View Park.  edit Idukki Arch Dam. This is the world's second and Asia's first arch dam.  edit Do Spicies. Enjoy the Spicy flavours of Kerala. Walk among the cardomom plantations. Shop for spices.  edit Buy Spices and Condiments, Various types of Tea (Masala, Vanilla, Coca late, Cardamon), Coffee beans & powder Hilltop Spices, Kumily (Kerala, 685509), ☎ 09953865830, 9447472413. Wholesale & Retail Dealers in Cardamom, Pepper, Clove & Cinnamon etc, which are local grown.  edit Sleep Lot of hotels and home stays are available. Jungle View, ☎ +919446136407/+914869223582, [1]. checkin: noon; checkout: noon. Budget.  edit The Pepper Valley Stay, (on way to Thekkady), [2]. checkin: noon; checkout: noon. Budget.  edit Woodlands Prime Castle, (on way to Thekkady). checkin: noon; checkout: noon. Budget.  edit Michales Inn, (on way to Thekkady).  edit Dean Dale Cottages, Pepper Valley Street, Kumily (just 1 km away from kumily on Munnar Road), ☎ +919895655756/+919447916828, [3]. from 400 to 1500 Rs.  edit Spacious and clean rooms relaxing and excellent value for money homestay runned by a nice local family located in a tranquil area away from the mad crowds. Eat Lord's Family Restaurant on the main road of Kumily, in the center. The "Navrathan Kurma" is wonderful. This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!