Aravenu
Aravenu is a village in Kotagiri Taluk of The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu, India.[1] The population is largely Badaga[1] and it is thought to be an original Badaga Hatti. It is the headquarters of the Jackanarai panchayat.[1]
Aravenu | |
|---|---|
village | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
It is located 5 km (3.1 mi) from Kothagiri on the Ooty to Mettupalayam State Highway 15.[1] 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.[2]
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.
Catherine Falls Shola
Amazing Valley
Catherine Falls
References
- Paul Hockings, Christiane Pilot-Raichoor (1992). A Badaga-English Dictionary. p. 575. ISBN 311012677X.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
- Dharmalingam Venugopal (2006). The Nilgiris: a guide to the blue Mountains of South India. p. 117.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
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