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Kumily is a quaint little town located on the border of two states – Kerala and Tamil Nadu. This plantation town attracts tourists all through the year. Known for its beauty of tree plantations & old charming markets, this little town is a hit among tourists flocking here. Located 6 km away from the popular town of Thekkady, it is known for its plantation walks, diverse wildlife, boating & trekking, With so much to do while in Kumily, do not miss out on savoring some of the lip smacking Kerala cuisine & rejuvenating in its peaceful environs with a good massage!

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Category : Scenic

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 685509

STD Code: 4869

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Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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The small town of Kumily normally experiences a tropical climate, as the weather hovers around the extremes all year round. Summers are hot in Kumily, and winters are pleasantly cold. True to the rest of the state, the monsoon season in Kumily is quite harsh. Summer in Kumily generally stretch from the month of April to the Month of May. The temperature during this time will hover around a maximum of thirty three degrees Celsius (33° C) and a minimum of eighteen degrees Celsius (18° C). The town of Kumily also experiences good monsoon, like the whole of Kerala. Kumily experiences monsoon during the months of June, July, August and September, and this season is not tourist friendly as the rains can be quite heavy, thus discouraging sightseeing or travel.

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : Nearest airport to Kumily is Madurai, which is located at a distance of 136 km away from Kumily. Madurai is air connected to Chennai and Coimbatore.

By Train : Nearest railhead is at Kottayam, which is at a distance of 114 km from Kumily. Taxi services are available from Kottayam to Kumily at the rate of Rs 2500. Kottayam is well connected to all railway stations in India.

By BUS : KSRTC public transport buses connect Kumily with other nearby cities. Super fast buses are regularly available from Kottayam, Kochi and Trivandrum to Kumily. The charge is less than Rs 5 per km.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Mount Sinai Hotel ; Kottayam Kumily Rd, Thekkady, Kumily, Kerala 685509 ; Ph – 04869 222 605 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Grand Thekkady ; Thekkady Road, Kumily, Kumily Thekkady Rd, Thekkady, Kumily, Kerala 685509. ; Ph – 04869 222 607 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Banquet facilities.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Michael’s Inn ; Kumily Post, Thekkady, Idukki District, Kumily Thekkady Rd, Thekkady, Kumily, Kerala 685509 ; Ph – 04869 222 356 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

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• The Orient Restaurant ;  Chelimada – First Mile Rd, Chelimada, Kumily, Kerala 685509 ; M –  04869 222 570 ; Food Serve :  N.A.

• Annapoorna Restaurant ;  K K Road (Main Road) Opp. Tiger Land Cottage, Kumily ; M –  919946129403 ; Food Serve :  N.A.

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Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Kumily is a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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