Meet Jayakumari: Munnar’s jeep driver, karate teacher and cable TV operator all in one

Munnar, Kerala: In the hill village of Muthumudi near Munnar, Jayakumari is known as a woman who effortlessly balances multiple responsibilities, earning admiration across the region.

For nearly two decades, she has been driving a jeep along the rugged road leading to her home, a route dotted with loose stones, steep climbs and uneven terrain. In an area where difficult roads make transportation challenging, jeep driving became a necessity, and Jayakumari mastered it with confidence.