4-Day Itinerary in Kumili

  1. Day 1: Periyar National Park
    Located within 1 km from the town of Kumili

    Start your trip by visiting the Periyar National Park, one of the top attractions in Kumili. Take a boat ride through the Periyar Lake, watching the wildlife around the lake and experience the beauty of the National Park.

  2. Day 2: Mangala Devi Temple and Maya Mayuri
    22 minutes (9.3 km) from Periyar National Park

    On the second day, visit the Mangala Devi Temple, a Hindu temple located on a hilltop about 13 kilometers from Kumili. Afterward, take a stroll at Maya Mayuri, a themed park with fascinating bird and animal life which provides a great photo opportunity with its artificial yet picturesque backgrounds.

  3. Day 3: Abraham's Spice Garden and Lockhart Tea Estate
    26 minutes (11.8 km) from Maya Mayuri

    Abraham's Spice Garden is renowned for its natural spices and Ayurvedic remedies, providing a relaxing and informative tour. After that, proceed to Lockhart Tea Estate where you can enjoy the captivating tea plantation, to truly know more about India's favorite tea.

  4. Day 4: Elephant Junction and Green Park Ayurvedic & Spices Plantation.
    17 minutes (5.6 km) from Lockhart Tea Estate

    Finish your itinerary by visiting Elephant Junction, which offers a vast opportunity to go for an Elephant Ride, Bathe an Elephant, feed them bananas, and learn more about the intelligent creatures. Afterward, unwind, and get closer to nature with a comfortable massage session in Green Park Ayurvedic & Spices Plantation.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Periyar National Park (3 hours, INR 450)
  • Mangala Devi Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Maya Mayuri (2 hours, INR 100)
  • Abraham's Spice Garden (2 hours, INR 900)
  • Lockhart Tea Estate (1 hour, INR 250)
  • Elephant Junction (3 hours, INR 1500)
  • Green Park Ayurvedic & Spices Plantation (1.5 hours, INR 600)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3,800 per person

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, visit places such as Vandanmedu - A small village located about 22 km from Kumili, famous for cardamom plantations or plantations like the Ukkadam Muhamediyah Mosque, which is known as one of the oldest mosques in the region. If you have less time, omit Elephant Junction and Green Park Ayurvedic & Spices Plantation from day 4, and use that time to spend longer in Periyar National Park or exploring Mangala Devi Temple more elaborate.

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