This Christmas, we were on an expedition to Kumily exploring Kurishumala. My cousin Johnson was the leader and guide during the expedition. The climate was cool and pleasant. I believe, a daily trekking to Kurishumala is more than sufficient for anyone to be physically fit. The place is so rejuvenating both the body and soul.
To Kurishumala, it is a long winding climb having 14 stations representing the Sleeva Patha (Way of cross). From the peak one can have a bird's eye view of Kumily and Thekkady. From there, we saw a 10 storied resort being built by a prominent politician in Kerala.
It was evident from the amount of fur present everywhere that the place was frequented by wild animals.
The place is surrounded with cardamom and coffee plantations.
Johnson is quite well-known in the place. Because, for some time, he was looking after an estate belonging to a relative there.
The last station
To Kurishumala, it is a long winding climb having 14 stations representing the Sleeva Patha (Way of cross). From the peak one can have a bird's eye view of Kumily and Thekkady. From there, we saw a 10 storied resort being built by a prominent politician in Kerala.
View from Kurishumala
It was evident from the amount of fur present everywhere that the place was frequented by wild animals.
Johnson is playful with the fur collected from the vicinity
The place is surrounded with cardamom and coffee plantations.
Ripe coffee beans
Rosmi inspecting Cardamom
Johnson is quite well-known in the place. Because, for some time, he was looking after an estate belonging to a relative there.
Johnson with Subramanian, a worker in a cardamom plantation
On day 1, we stayed with one Davasiachan's family with whom Johnson had maintained a life-long warm relationship. They treated us as if we were an extension to the family.
Johnson had another friend Fatima, who was very hospitable. On day 2 we stayed at her resort. Her husband is a German who has business in Germany and estates in Kumily. She knows many languages including German as she has regular visitors from abroad apart from her children. Fatima's place is a sanctuary for some of the wild birds as she feeds them regularly. We saw a Hornbill on her courtyard. To my disappointment it flew off by the time I could grab my camera.
From Fatima's resort we could see tourists taking Elephant journeys, which appeared to be a niche area of tourism in this part of Kerala. The crowd was huge.
The two-day experience in Kumily was enjoyable!
Fatima
Marathakali (a fruit tastes like tomato) at Fatima's place
At Fatima's resort
From Fatima's resort we could see tourists taking Elephant journeys, which appeared to be a niche area of tourism in this part of Kerala. The crowd was huge.
The two-day experience in Kumily was enjoyable!
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