Cumbum is a place in western Tamil Nadu (state) in southern India. It is a beautiful valley with plush green agricultural fields, cultivated mostly of Paddy, Coconut, Vineyards and other year long rotational crops. The major source of water for drinking and agriculture comes from the Periyar river which flows from the state of Kerala.Suruli Falls which is 10 km from Cumbum is surrounded by mountains. The nearest airport is Madurai which is 125 km by road. Cumbum comes under Theni District. Thekkady (Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary) which is a tourist destination in Kerala state, is 30 km from Cumbum, near Kumily (Idukki District) which is a border town between the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Cumbum is the township with Beautiful weather condition in all the seasons when compared with othercities in Tamilnadu. More links 1 . Horticulture plantation at Cumbum valley
