Kumily Tourism

"Spice gardens and plantations" Kumily Tourism SeparatingKeralaandTamil 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. Download Kumily PDF Guide > What's Great? Lush green environment, Waterfalls, spice gardens and wildlife reserves. Round the clock local transportation available. Good food. What's not so Great? Monsoons are soppy making it slightly difficult to enjoy. For Whom Fantastic for people who are nature lovers. A perfect destination for trekking enthusiasts, family vacations and couples looking for a romantic destination.

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.

Itinerary 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.

Restaurants and 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 popularToddy- a local alcoholic brewery made from coconut water without which your experience of Keralan cuisine remains incomplete.

Sep-Apris 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. Weather in Kumily Loading... Kumily in Summer (March - May) Kumily experiences mild to hot summers from March to May with average temperature varying from 19 degrees Celsius to 28 degrees Celsius. Tourists can enjoy trekking trips through Kurisamala, range hiking, night patrol with friends and family during this period of summers to enjoy the lush greenery around Kumily. Kumily in Monsoon (June - September) The monsoon season starts from the month of June and lasts until September. Kumily receives heavy rainfall during this period, and around 2500 mm has been recorded every year. The rainfall helps in sustaining the lush green landscape as well as the spice cultivation in Kumily. During monsoon season the trekking trails are usually infested with leeches, and hence, this is not the perfect time for outdoor activities. Kumily in Winter (December - February) Kumily experiences mild and pleasant winter starting from the month of December and stretching till February. The average temperature ranges from 11 degrees Celsius to 15 degrees Celsius. Post monsoon in October, the town looks fresh and green with the onset of winters and hence the perfect time to visit the scenic beauty of Kumily. Though Kumily is one of those rare destinations which can be visited any time, October to February is considered to be the best season to do so. Monthly Weather in Kumily Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 23 32 February 23 32 March 25 34 April 27 36 May 26 35 June 26 34 July 25 33 August 25 34 September 25 33 October 25 33 November 24 32 December 23 32