Kumily serves as the main entry point to Periyar Tiger Reserve, sitting just a few kilometers from Thekkady's core forest area. The town's streets are lined with spice shops selling cardamom, pepper, and cinnamon sourced from surrounding plantations, alongside tour operators arranging jeep safaris and treks. Most visitors base themselves here for easy access to the reserve while enjoying a livelier commercial strip than the forest area itself offers. It functions as Thekkady's practical hub for stays and logistics.
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