Kumily , Kerala
About Kumily
Kumily is a small town located on the border of two states namely Tamil Nadu and Kerala in Southern India. Being a part of Idukki District, it is an important tourist destination. Kumily is a buzzing spice trading center. Spices like cardamom, cinnamon, etc. are cultivated in abundance closeby. A very large number of domestic and international tourists visit the place every year.
The lush green tea plantations, spice gardens lending the air around a tad bit of their special local aroma, the nourishing breeze are all reasons why you must visit Kumily. The quaint town also offers rejuvenating ayurvedic massages, and contrasting trekking experience down and up the mountain slopes. Visit to Kadathanadan Kalari Center in Kumily offers an opportunity to see skilled performers of Kerala’s unique martial art called “Kalaripayattu.” A visit to the local “Abraham’s Spice Garden” is a must for a crash course on spice facts.
Hotels like Cardamom County, Shalimar Spice Garden, and Elephant Court, etc. are few of the best hotels in Kumily town. Restaurants like Coconut Garden, Annapoorna, and Sree Krishna Marwadi Gujarati Restaurant, etc. offer awesome cuisines for the tourists.
Local spices and green tea are souvenirs that you must carry back home.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Kumily
Murikkady, Kerala
3.8 km from Kumily - See map
Tourists who want to sit and grasp in the green vegetation can visit the Murikkady, a famous picnic spot near Thekkady. Tourists can see huge...
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The Periyar Tiger Trail, Kerala
6.7 km from Kumily - See map
A safari adventure in search of the more exotic wildlife in its natural habitat. This tour is conducted by a party of poachers turned guides, and...
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Vandiperiyar, Kerala
13.7 km from Kumily - See map
Vandiperiyar is the major trading center for Tea, Coffee and Pepper plantations. Periyar Rivers gushes across the town. Periyar River is the major...
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Vandanmedu, Kerala
17.4 km from Kumily - See map
Vandanmedu is a small village in Idukki district and famous for cardamom plantations. Vandanmedu is also known as world's largest exchange for of...
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Grampi, Kerala
24.2 km from Kumily - See map
Grampi also known as Parunthupara (eagle rock) is less known hill station in Idukki district of Kerala. Garmpi or Parunthupara is known for...
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Peermede, Kerala
25.5 km from Kumily - See map
Peermede situated at 950 m above sea level is a perfect hill retreat offering ample opportunities for trekking and cycling. The summer palace of...
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Ramakkalmedu, Kerala
34.1 km from Kumily - See map
Located in Idukki District along the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Ramakkalmedu is small hamlet in the hills famous for its wind farms. ...
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Gavi, Kerala, Kerala
39 km from Kumily - See map
Far from the maddening crowd, Gavi - the enthralling land awaits your presence with opportunities like Trekking, bird watching, jungle safari,...
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Sabarimala, Kerala
39.9 km from Kumily - See map
Sabarimala is famous for the Sree Dharma Sastha temple of Lord Ayyappa in the Pathanamthitta district. The journey to the temple is a trek as the...
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Attukad Waterfalls, Kerala
75 km from Kumily - See map
Attukad Waterfalls are an ideal picnic spot to just sit and relax. One can take a quick cool dip here. However, during monsoon the intensity of...
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Kanjirappally, Kerala
76.7 km from Kumily - See map
Kanjirappally is known as the Queen of Malanad as it offers beautiful scenery and was once the trade center of spices, pepper and areca nut in...
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Punarjani Traditional Village,, Kerala
81.4 km from Kumily - See map
People who really need to experience Cultural Heritage of Kerala like Kathakali and Kallaripayatu must visit this Punarjani Traditional Village....
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