5-Day Adventure in Kumily, Kerala

  1. Day 1: Jeep Safari in Periyar National Park
    10 minutes (4.8 km) from Kumily town

    Start your adventure with a thrilling Jeep Safari in the Periyar National Park. Spot wild animals like elephants, tigers, and leopards as you drive through the dense forest canopy.

  2. Day 2: Bamboo Rafting in Periyar River
    30 minutes (17.4 km) from Periyar National Park

    Enjoy a calming and scenic Bamboo Rafting experience in the Periyar River. Glide through the tranquil waters while taking in the lush greenery and spotting some interesting flora and fauna in and around the river.

  3. Day 3: Hiking in Ramakkalmedu
    1 hour and 15 minutes (44.4 km) from Periyar River

    Explore the Ramakkalmedu hills on a hiking trail and scale its peak for a stunning panoramic view of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. If you're lucky, you might even catch a sighting of the mythical Kuravan and Kurathi statues.

  4. Day 4: Spice Plantation Tour
    45 minutes (22.8 km) from Ramakkalmedu

    Enhance your senses with a Spice Plantation Tour and learn about the different varieties of spices grown in Kerala while enjoying their fragrant scents and tastes. Get a first-hand experience of how Indian spices are farmed and processed.

  5. Day 5: Elephant Junction
    25 minutes (11.4 km) from the Spice Plantation Tour

    Wrap up your adventure with a visit to the world-famous Elephant Junction. Get up close and personal with these majestic creatures as you bathe and feed them. You can also take an elephant ride or participate in a fun elephant shower.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Jeep Safari ($20 per person, 3 hours)
  • Bamboo Rafting ($30 per person, 5 hours)
  • Hiking ($10 per person, 4 hours)
  • Spice Plantation Tour ($15 per person, 2 hours)
  • Elephant Junction ($25 per person, 3 hours)
  • Total Estimated Costs ($100 per person)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add a visit to the Mangaladevi Temple or the Chellarkovil viewpoint for a picturesque view of the countryside. If you have less time or want to switch things up, you can swap the Spice Plantation Tour for a visit to the Spring Valley Mountain or the Vallakadavu Trekking Expedition.

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