Kumily Periyar Sabarimala
An important commercial border town sprawled across Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Kumily is known for its lush tea and coffee plantations, extensive spice trade, exotic wildlife, safaris, trekking trails and boat cruises.
Things To See & Do
Periyar National Park
Explore varieties of flora and fauna.
Sprawled over 305 km2 of the 925 km2 protected area, in the southern mountainous Western Ghats, in the Idukki and the Pathanamthitta districts, this national park is a prominent elephant and tiger reserve.
4-5 hours
Suggested Time
Elephant Rides
Enjoy a ride on the largest land mammal on the planet.
With more than 1100 elephants in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and other forested regions of Kumily and Thekkady, the tourism related to these huge mammals has become quite popular.
1-2 hours
Suggested Time
Spice Plantation Tour
Breathe in the aroma of fresh spices.
Kumily, Thekkady and the nearby areas are perfect for the cultivation of different spices, especially small cardamom - Kerala contributes around 70% of the country’s total cardamom production with a majority of it coming from this region.
1-2 hours
Suggested Time
Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
The most famous Sastha temple in Kerala.
Atop Sabrimala Hill at an altitude of 480 metres in the Pathanamthitta district, the temple is inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve, attracting 40 to 50 million Hindu devotees every year.
1 day
Suggested Time
Ayurveda Treatments
Relax and rejuvenate.
A popular choice amongst travellers who come for health treatments, Ayurveda massages and therapies. The regions of Kumily and Thekkady have a plenty of spa & wellness centres and luxury resorts.
1-2 hours
Suggested Time
Best Time To Visit Kumily Periyar Sabarimala
Best during summers and winters!
OCT-FEB
Peak Season
MAR-MAY
Moderate Season
JUN-SEP
Off-season
- What To Expect:Pleasantly cold days with colder evenings.
- Things You'll Love:Local sightseeing, waterfall visits, treks and jeep safaris.
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
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