An overview about Cumbum Valley..

A small river - Vandiperiyar.

As we all know that, a valley is a region between two highest points,similarly Cumbum valley is the only region in Tamilnadu, which is surrounded by gushy green tea estates,situated between the Idukki district of Kerala and the mighty Kodaikanal that makes us feel, that we have lost somewhere in a heavenly place. As this territory is shared between Tamilnadu and Kerala, so you could see a cross cultural habitat as well. 

This Valley is one of the most fertile land of South India, which spreads across 3 different hills namely Kodaikanal Hills, Thekady Hills and Varasanadu Hills. The valley has a rich heritage of flora and fauna. Cumbum Valley produces 90000 tonnes of Muscat grapes and 10000 tonnes of seedless grapes This region has many grape farms, which also contributes to the tourist attraction to this valley.

Jenies Grape Farm- Gudulur

This valley has many larger regions to cover, so in this article, I will just give you an overview, so that from next article, we will dive in detail across all these blissful destinations. These places are really right for the forth coming summer.

Best Time to visit  -  Between March to June.

Mode of Transport - Buses are available from all cities in Tamilnadu

                               - Nearest Airport is at Madurai,from Madurai to Cumbum by bus/car it will take around 2.5 hrs.

                               - By Train you could reach Dindigul, from Dindigul to Cumbum  by bus/car it will take around 2.5 hrs. 

Kuttikanam Falls.

Places to Visit - Kodaikannal, Meghamalai, Cumbum, Kumily,thekady boating,Elephant rides.Parumthumpara, Kuttikannam falls, Gavi forest and Chattaram off road trip.

Mostly Cumbum has red fertile soil, which caters and helps the farmers on Agriculture and the excess water from Periyar dam, and the Surili falls adds another node to such a underrated destination.The road to Kumily that is the border of Tamilnadu-Kerala, has many hairpin bends, and the temperature goes down, as you go close by and after such an exciting  journey, you could reach an eye-treaty place, which is near Thekady and  Periyar dam is located, where in you could see some wild animals as well.

The valley densifies with tea estates all around you with a lush green carpet that welcomes you, its such a wonderful place for nature lovers and the sudden dip in the temperatures would pamper you and as in these place people, who are sailing their hectic city life, can take a short break to such beautiful places, which would really intensify your ability to perform as such trips could really charge you gain for the fast paced city life.

A lush green estates all the way......

So hope your all are excited to know more, which, we shall dive deep in on my future articles, while planning,if you are reaching Dindigul, you could start you expedition from Kodikannal, as it is the starting point of the valley, you also have plenty of buses and transportation facilities are available, and as you reach there, you gotta spend at-least 2 days for a quick and complete explorations and next, u could head towards Meghamalai, it would be a 1day trip, but this venue could be reached only by either through our own vehicle or by renting a car at Chinnamanur is the only option, but its worth our effort as this place is less explored, but has a wonderful climate and view points with lush green tea estates next you could directly reach Kumily and halt there as it will be the center point between Cumbum and some tourist destinations at Kerala, as it is the Tamilnadu-Kerala border, where you could spend around a week for a compete exploration. 

A mistry road.......