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Spice walk is a 200 acre coffee plantation, located in Kumily, Kerala. The farm consist of coffee, cardamom, pepper and other spices. The farm tour is about an hour, with a guide and there is extensive study of coffee and cardamom cultivations.Spice walk also have facilities for boating, small trek and fishing. There is also a shop that sells farm fresh spices.
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Sameer D
Pune, India11 contributions
Have it if you are really interested
There are many spice gardens around Kumily.Just choose a right one and visit there. We choose Periyar spide garden. There was a lady who very well shows n explained us all the spice plants and Ayurvedic plants. It was good experience as first time I saw so fresh spices and ayurvedic plants whose name we just read on ayurvedic medicines.

You can buy various spices n medicines there which are bit costly but pure.
Written April 7, 2015
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Joji J
Kochi (Cochin), India3,104 contributions
"learn about Indian spices and herbs"
Solo
I had to study in detail about the different spices, herbs, their medicinal value and extracts made from the herbs and spices as part of a project and visited Spring Valley. Though I had to walk about 10 Kms, I must say that I got enough material to complete the project. The guide who accompanied me was well versed in explaining in detail about the spices, herbs, products of medicinal value etc which made my task easy. And the I really enjoyed the walk through the spice garden (forest), the fresh air, aroma of the spices etc gave a relaxation to mind and body. I am sure a walk through the spice garden will be a special experience for everyone.
Written March 21, 2019
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Hazeljogger
Oxford104 contributions
All you need to know about spices and more
Friends
A most interesting and informative tour around the Spice garden learning all the different aspects of spice growing.
Our guide was so patient with all our questions, it was a whole new world for us, we learnt so much.
It was also great to see the pepper and cardamom all drying in the hot sun and such a large selection of spices and other goodies to buy and bring away.
We are using them now in the UK, they are great - thanks!
Written March 1, 2015
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follydoc
Hamburg, Germany159 contributions
Walk and shop
Couples
There are many offers for "spice walks" in and around Thekkady. But most set foot into a garden where the "guides" talk a very short walk and explain bushes, herbs and trees with its value for mankind. Everything is "very good for your health". Even varicose veins would disappear after one month, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases. Why has industry not responded yet?? Eventually, you end up in the farms shop where you (have to) can buy the wonderful stuff.
Written February 6, 2017
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April M
Atlanta, GA10 contributions
Its all about sales
Friends
After visiting few spice gardens i have come to a conclusion that the purpose of the whole tour is to sell stuff and nothing more, I highly recommend local market purchase.
Written September 21, 2015
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Jeni L
Paris, France8 contributions
Felt sorry foe myself.
Friends
an unwanted wastage of time. my driver took me to this place. god knows why. Strict 'No' to this place
Written July 15, 2015
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sathyaswat
Chennai (Madras), India218 contributions
Very informative
Family
People who love to know how the spices are going and how its been processed this is the best place to go and visit. One can able to get the knowledge about different varieties of plants and their features. Really a good place to visit.
Written April 16, 2015
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Sujith v
Thank you for your comment. We always welcome you to our garden..
Written September 16, 2015
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BJSMumbai
Mumbai, India129 contributions
good information
Family
I loved seeing how the spices were grown. The taste and smell of fresh cardamom still lingers. The vanilla pods were enchanting and exiting to know (i newer knew how vanilla was derived before this walk). however my favorite spice was "all spice" that has flavors of 14 spices in one, amazing
Written April 7, 2015
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Sujith v
Thank you for giving us a perfect rating and recommending our garden to other travelers.looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Written September 16, 2015
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akshaya
Navi Mumbai, India208 contributions
waste of money
Family
they took 100 rs per person fees for spice plantation visit. they hardly showed us 4 to 5 plants. then if you shop at this places they are expensive than the actually thekkady market. So i will suggest that you better visit the thekkady main market for shopping. it is one of the best to shop in whole of kerala.
Written March 30, 2015
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Gert R
Moers, Germany9 contributions
Excellent learning
Friends
There is an exzellent tour done by Mr. Sebastian himself and his wife. We have been learning a lot about spices and went home to our spice cupboard with quite a bit of different attitude :-) Thank you Mr. Sebastian.
Written March 3, 2015
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