Kumily
  Description:

This plantation town, closely associated with Thekkady, is situated on the outskirts of the Periyar Sanctuary. An important shopping centre and spice trade centre, the main bus station and most of the medium range accommodation in the Periyar region are in Kumily.

   Getting there:  

4 km from Thekkady
Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam, about 140 km away from Thekkady
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport, about 190 km from Thekkady.