Kumily

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Kumily is the largest Gram Panchayat in Kerala.It is a town in  near Thekkady and Periyar Tiger Reserve, in the IdukkiDistrict of Kerala. Kumily is known as Gateway to Thekkady and it is also known as spices capital of Kerala.

Transportation

                                                                                   Kumily lies in the National Highway 183 that connects Kottayam through Mundakkayam and Kanjirappally. The state of Tamil Nadu borders the town. It is a major tourist destination and a spices trading centre. The nearest airport is Madurai (125 km) and railway Station is Theni. The famous pilgrim centre Sabarimala is 150 km from Kumily.

Kumily is well connected with Kottayam and Kochi.

Tourism

Kumily is always a special destination for most of the tourists due to its climate. Nearby Tamil Nadu district is Theni, where tourist can see grapes cultivations,Suruli Theertham, Megamalai, Kumabakarai,Vaigai dam etc. Kattapana is the nearby municipality. Famous tourist attractions nearby are: Thekkady, Anchuruli, Ottakathalamedu, Kalvery Mount, Wagamon, Pine forest, Kalyanathanddu etc.