Aravenu

Aravenu
village
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Aravenu is a very small township near Kotagiri of The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu, India. The population is largely Badaga and Tamil . It is the headquarters of the Jakanarai panchayat.

It is located 4 km (2.5 mi) from Kotagiri town on the Kotagiri to Mettupalayam SH15. This is one of the Nilgiri Ghat Roads. A further road links Aravenu directly with Coonoor via Bandishola.

Catherine Falls is located approximately 3 km (1.9 mi) from Aravenu.

The area is rich in wildlife. Indian bison can be spotted grazing in the wooded areas. Other animals that thrive here include leopards, spotted deer and wild boar.

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