Kumily is an important shopping centre and spice trade centre en route Thekkady and Periyar Tiger reserve. Kumily town is filled with Sabarimala devotees (October to January) or Tourists (February to September) or Workers from Tamil Nadu (any time). The nearest Airport is Madurai (125 km) and Railway Station is Kottayam (105 km). The famous pilgrim Centre Sabarimala is 150 km from Kumily (by NH proper route).