Thekkady is set deep inside the Cardamom Hills, one of the world’s richest spice-growing regions. A guided plantation walk is one of the simplest, most enjoyable things you can do here.

What you will see

• Cardamom — ‘queen of spices’
• Black pepper, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon
• Vanilla, allspice, bay leaf
• Coffee (Arabica and Robusta)
• Cocoa, ginger, turmeric
• Lemongrass, citronella, medicinal herbs

Tour details

• Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
• Cost: ₹200–400 per person
• Best time: Morning
• Footwear: Closed shoes recommended

Recommended plantations

• Abraham’s Spice Garden — 3 km from Kumily, 2-acre family-run, multilingual guide, ₹200/person
• Murikkady Plantation — 5 km, larger area
• Highrange Spices — closer to Kumily