Abrahams Spice Garden

Abraham's Spice Garden (celebrated internationally as Kerala's pioneering organic spice farm and premier agro tourism educational sanctuary founded in 1952 by master horticulturist Abraham), situated along the lush Spring Valley corridor just 3 km from Thekkady in Kerala, is one of the state's most fascinating, botanically rich, and deeply educational eco destinations.

Established over seven decades ago as a model sustainable organic farm and biodiversity research nursery, this dense two acre highland farm preserves hundreds of species of medicinal herbs, indigenous spices, fruit trees, and Ayurvedic botanical flora cultivated completely without chemical fertilizers or synthetic pesticides, showcasing the intricate symbiotic relationships between companion plants and natural pest control.

It's the home of personal guided interactive walking tours conducted by knowledgeable family botanists who passionately demonstrate the pollination of vanilla orchids, the extraction of aromatic oils from allspice leaves, the medicinal healing properties of wild turmeric and lemongrass, the cultivation of rare green cardamom and Malabar pepper vines, living demonstrations of traditional Ayurvedic herbal remedies and organic composting techniques, an on site farm dispensary selling certified pure unadulterated spices, organic vanilla beans, homemade spice powders, and cold pressed essential oils, and an enchanting botanical atmosphere where visitors can crush, smell, and taste fresh spices directly from the living plant.

It represents a rich organic agro tourism, Ayurvedic ethnobotany, and sustainable horticulture sanctuary where traditional spice breeding, medicinal herb education, master grower heritage, and intimate nature walks unite in Spring Valley, Kumily.

Located in Spring Valley along the Kumily Thekkady road, it sits just 3 km east of Kumily town, 112 km from Kottayam Railway Station (KTYM), 138 km from Madurai International Airport (IXM), and 152 km from Cochin International Airport (COK), easily accessible by tourist auto rickshaws, taxis, and walking trails.

Pioneering 1952 Organic Agro Tourism & Ethnobotany

Founded in 1952, Abraham's Spice Garden was among the first private farms in Kerala to open its gates for educational agro tourism and botanical study.

The farm works as a living classroom where visitors discover the history of the ancient spice route and learn how spices shaped global trade.

Truth is, rubbing a fresh clove leaf between your fingers and inhaling its pure, sweet aromatic fragrance is an eye opening sensory experience.

Vanilla Pollination, Allspice & Ayurvedic Herbs

Vanilla Orchids: Guides demonstrate the delicate art of hand pollinating vanilla flowers, which bloom for only a few morning hours each year.

Ayurvedic Plants: Discover rare medicinal plants including Brahmi, Ashwagandha, Insulin plant, and holy Basil (Tulsi) with detailed health insights.

Interactive Guided Walks & Farm Spice Dispensary

Guided Walks: Intimate, small group walking tours lasting 45 minutes ensure travelers can ask detailed botanical questions and photograph plants.

Farm Dispensary: Purchase vacuum sealed organic black pepper, pure vanilla extract, cinnamon sticks, and herbal oils harvested directly from the property.

After exploring the rich botanical varieties at Abraham's Spice Garden, take a wildlife boat safari on Periyar Lake, trek to Kurisumala viewpoint, or visit Murikkady plantations in Thekkady.