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.
Understand[edit]
The nearest airport is Madurai and so is the Railway Station.
Buses from Tamil Nadu, especially Madurai at a distance of 120 km.
There is buses from Munnar. The KRSTC one takes around five hours and costs around INR 95.
Get around[edit]
Taxis and Autorickshaws.
- Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary. edit
- Idukki Arch Dam. This is the world's second and Asia's first arch dam. edit
- Spices. Enjoy the Spicy flavours of Kerala. Walk among the cardomom plantations. Shop for spices. edit
Spices and Condiments, Various types of Tea (Masala, Vanilla, Chocolate, 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
Lord's Family Restaurant on the main road of Kumily, in the center. The "Navrathan Kurma" is wonderful.
Vegetarian/ Vegan/ Jain Restaurants[edit]
Hotel Ariya Bhavan is a vegetarian restaurant located at Thekkady Kavala (Thekkady Junction) of Kumily. This is also one of the restaurants that offers affordable food in a decent, though not luxurious ambiance.
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 ("[email protected]), [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.
- Periyarwoods Homestay, Panchayat Office Road,Labbakandam ,, ☎ 9447252268, [4]. checkout: 12 PM. Homely accommodation amidst lush green forest and misty valleys of Western Ghats. 1500-2500. edit