Things to do in Kumily, Kerala
Kumily, also spelt as Kumaly, is a revenue village and Gram Panchayat in the Idukki district of the state of Kerala. It is a town in Cardamom Hills near Thekkady and Periyar Tiger Reserve and a well frequented tourist destination.
12 places to visit in and around Kumily, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Periyar National Park
Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the districts of Idukki and Pathanamthitta in Kerala, India. It is a renowned elephant and tiger reserve.
- 2Suruli Falls
Suruli falls, is located 56 km from Theni and 10 km from Cumbum in the Theni District in Tamil Nadu, India. It is a 2 stage Cascading water fall.
- 3Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple
Mangaladevi Kannagi Temple is a Hindu temple located at Mangaladevi, near the present-day border of Theni District and Idukki District, about 7 km from Pazhiyankudi in Theni District and 15 km from Thekkady in Idukki District.
- 4Mullaperiyar Dam
Mullaperiyar Dam is a masonry gravity dam on the Periyar River of Kumily panchayat in Idukki district of Indian state of Kerala. It is situated 150 km south east of Kochi and 200 km north east of state capital city of Trivandrum.
- 5Valanjanganam Falls
Valanjanganam Falls, locally known as Valanjanganam Vellachaattam or Ninnumullipara vellachattam is a scenic waterfall located in Peermade in Idukki district, Kerala state.
- 6Our Lady of Good Health Church, Pattumala
Pattumala Matha Church is a Roman Catholic Latin Rite pilgrim shrine in Kerala dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health. It is served by the Congregation of the Missionary Brothers of Saint Francis of Assisi.
- 7Cardamom Hills
The Cardamom Hills or Yela Mala are mountain range of southern India and part of the southern Western Ghats located in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
- 8Vandiperiyar
- 9Adi Annamalaiyar Temple, Adi Annamalai
Adi Annamalaiyar Temple is a Siva temple in Adi Annamalai in Tiruvannamalai district in Tamil Nadu. This temple is in fact older than the “big” temple in Tiruvannamalai.
- 10Putheyakavil Devi Temple
Nariampara Puthiyakavu Devikshethram is a Hindu temple located in Nariampara near Kattappana in Idukki district of Kerala state, India. The temple is situated on the Kattappana - Kuttikkanam state highway, about 3 km from Kattappana.
- 11Gavi Dam
- 12Kullar Dam
Kullar Dam is a small, flanking dam which impounds Kullar river in Seethathodu village of Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, India. The dam was built as a part of Sabarigiri Hydroelectric Project.
Best time to visit Kumily
Best weather: Dec–Apr.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 20°C | 16 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 22°C | 25 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 24°C | 59 mm |
| Apr | Pleasant | 24°C | 126 mm |
| May | Rainy | 23°C | 251 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 21°C | 351 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 21°C | 301 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 21°C | 257 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 21°C | 252 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 21°C | 347 mm |
| Nov | Rainy | 21°C | 198 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 20°C | 47 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER, adjusted for the town's height (880 m). Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Kumily
- No railway station within 40 km.
- Nearest main railway station: Kollam Junction (QLN), 101 km away.
- Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport (COK), 101 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Kumily costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Kumily is not included.
Compare Kumily with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumily | – | Dec–Apr | 12 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Periyar National Park | 5 km | – | 13 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Thekkady | 11 km | Dec–Apr | 14 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Peermade | 15 km | Dec–Apr | 13 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Kattappana | 16 km | – | 15 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Kumily; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Kumily?
The best known are Periyar National Park, Suruli Falls, Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple, Mullaperiyar Dam, Valanjanganam Falls.
When is the best time to visit Kumily?
Best weather: Dec–Apr.
How do I reach Kumily?
No railway station within 40 km. Nearest main railway station: Kollam Junction (QLN), 101 km away. Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport (COK), 101 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Kumily cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Kumily is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.