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	[[File:Kurangani hills.jpg\|thumb\|Kurangani hills]]		[[File:Kurangani hills.jpg\|thumb\|Kurangani hills]]'''Kurangani''' is a [[hill station]] atop the [[Western Ghats]] accessed from [[Bodinayakkanur]] in the Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. Kurangani literally means " The place which wears monkeys as its jewels" in Tamil. It has estates that grow [[coconut]], [[mangoe]]s, all [[spices]], and [[coffee]]. Trekking in the hills also substantially contributes to the economy of Kurangani.
	'''Kurangani''' is a [[hill station]] atop the [[Western Ghats]] accessed from [[Bodinayakkanur]] in the Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. Kurangani literally means " The place which wears monkeys as its jewels" in Tamil.

	~~== Economy ==~~
	It has estates that grow [[coconut]], [[mangoe]]s, all [[spices]], and [[coffee]]. Trekking in the hills also substantially contributes to the economy of Kurangani~~. The forest resource of this region was completely burnt in the 2018 fire~~.

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==
	A mountain stream passes between Kurangani mountains in the east and [[Kolukkumalai]] in the west. The hills are characterized by frequently-changing weather, low-hanging clouds, chilly atmosphere and strong winds, and are home to a wide range of flora and fauna including Indian [[gaur]]s, [[barking deer]], [[langur]]s, [[wild cat]]s, [[leopard]]s and [[tiger]]s.		A mountain stream passes between Kurangani mountains in the east and [[Kolukkumalai]] in the west. The hills are characterized by frequently-changing weather, low-hanging clouds, chilly atmosphere and strong winds, and are home to a wide range of flora and fauna including Indian [[gaur]]s, [[barking deer]], [[langur]]s, [[wild cat]]s, [[leopard]]s and [[tiger]]s.

	Kurangani has more than 6 small streams. All join ~~together~~ into the Kottakudi River, where they then flow into [[Vaigai Dam]].		Kurangani has more than 6 small streams. All join into the Kottakudi River, where they then flow into [[Vaigai Dam]].

	== Attractions ==		== Attractions ==
	The Kurangani Hills near [[Bodinayakkanur]] in [[Theni district]] are suitable for trekking and nature walks~~, including~~ the ~~12 km walk from~~ Kurangani ~~village to~~ [[Top Station]] ~~through~~ the ~~central village. Those who visit~~ [[~~Munnar~~]] ~~in [[Kerala]] can also enter the trekking route by walking down the dense woods and plain grasslands~~. ~~It takes four to five hours to complete the trek from Kurangani village, the foothills of the Hills, to reach Top station, while two~~-~~and~~-a-~~half hours is enough for the return trip~~. ~~Hikes begin 35~~&~~nbsp;km from [[Munnar]] and reach~~ Top Station [[Theni ~~district]]~~.		The Kurangani Hills near [[Bodinayakkanur]] in [[Theni district]] are suitable for trekking and nature walks.
	~~[[File~~:~~Kollukumali~~ - ~~panoramio.jpg~~\|~~left~~\|~~thumb~~\|~~Kollukumalai~~]]
	~~The nearby Munnar Hills~~ and [[~~Kolukkumalai~~]] ~~Hills are the world's highest~~ [[~~tea plantation~~]] ~~at an altitude close~~ to {{~~Convert~~\|~~8,000~~\|ft}}.		Attractions include the Kurangani [[Top Station]], that gives views of the Kolukkumalai tea estate, the world's highest [[tea plantation]] at an altitude {{Convert\|8,000\|ft}} above sea level.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|title=K.V.Thangakala Lodge & Residency \|url=https://www.thangakalaresidency.com/ \|access-date=2025-06-22 \|website=K.V.Thangakala Lodge & Residency}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Kurangani Top Station {{!}} Theni District {{!}} India \|url=https://theni.nic.in/tourist-place/kuranganitopstation/ \|access-date=2025-06-22 \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Kurangani Hills - Camping with Trekking \|url=https://www.treksandtrails.org/tours/kurangani-hills-camping-with-trekking \|access-date=2025-06-22 \|website=Treks and Trails India \|language=en}}</ref> The station is currently only reachable via [[Poombarai]] and [[Munnar]] in [[Kerala]]. A stone foundation was laid in 1989 to provide a route via Kurangani, but no further construction has taken place. This has caused anger from local farmers, who have staged protests and submitted petitions calling for the route's completion.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Ramanujam \|first=Jeyalakshmi \|date=2024-04-18 \|title=Kurangani -Top Station road in TN's Theni remains a dream despite repeating poll promises \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2024/Apr/18/kurangani-top-station-road-in-tns-theni-remains-a-dream-despite-repeating-poll-promises \|access-date=2025-06-22 \|website=The New Indian Express \|language=en}}</ref>

	The films ''Alagar Samiyin Kuthurai'', ''Myna'' and ''Kumki'' were shot there. ~~The best months to explore the Hills are from August to December.~~		In 2018 a wildfire broke out on the Kurangani Hills, killing 36 people.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=2021-03-11 \|title=Kurangani forest fire victims remembered \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/fire/article34045443.ece \|access-date=2025-06-22 \|work=The Hindu \|language=en-IN \|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> A subsequent investigation blamed the Environment and Forest Department for the incident, citing poor training of hike organisers.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Jesudasan \|first=Dennis S. \|date=2018-07-13 \|title=Kurangani fire: case of wanton negligence \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/kurangani-fire-case-of-wanton-negligence/article24414998.ece \|access-date=2025-06-22 \|work=The Hindu \|language=en-IN \|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> As a result of the incident, the state of Tamil Nadu closed all trekking routes, only reopening them again in 2024 after significant upgrades.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Shenoy \|first=Sanjana \|date=2024-06-28 \|title=Tamil Nadu Allows Trekking Again, 6 Years After Tragic Kurangani Fire That Claimed 36 Lives \|url=https://curlytales.com/tamil-nadu-allows-trekking-again-6-years-after-tragic-kurangani-fire-that-claimed-36-lives/ \|access-date=2025-06-22 \|website=Curly Tales \|language=en-US}}</ref>
			[[File:Kollukumali - panoramio.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Kollukumalai]]The films ''Alagar Samiyin Kuthurai'', ''Myna'' and ''Kumki'' were shot there.<ref name=":0" />

	Samabalaru falls is the source of Kottakudi river which serves the drinking water needs of [[Bodinayakanur]].		Samabalaru falls is the source of Kottakudi river which serves the drinking water needs of [[Bodinayakanur]].<ref name=":0" />

	The central village has a population of 200 people and 50 houses. Lodging is available in Top Station, Bodinayakanur and Munnar. along with two cottages in the central village.		The central village has a population of 200 people and 50 houses. Lodging is available in Top Station, Bodinayakanur and Munnar. along with two cottages in the central village.<ref name=":0" />

	== ~~Access~~ ==		==References==
	*BY AIR: Nearest airport is at Madurai, 101 km from Kurangani.		{{Reflist}}
	*BY ROAD: From Madurai or any other close by town or city, taxi and bus services are available for Kurangani. The 16-km uphill drive from Bodinayakanur to Kurangani
	*BY TRAIN: Bodinayakkanur is the nearest station, 16 km from Kurangani (construction in process).
	* 15 km road connecting Kurangani and Bodinayakanur
	* Buses, jeeps and autos available from Bodinayakanur

	~~== References ==~~
	[[Category:Hills of Tamil Nadu]]		[[Category:Hills of Tamil Nadu]]
			[[Category:Tamil Nadu]]

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[[File:Kurangani hills.jpg|thumb|Kurangani hills]]
'''Kurangani''' is a [[hill station]] atop the [[Western Ghats]] accessed from [[Bodinayakkanur]] in the Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. Kurangani literally means " The place which wears monkeys as its jewels" in Tamil.

== Economy ==
It has estates that grow [[coconut]], [[mangoe]]s, all [[spices]], and [[coffee]]. Trekking in the hills also substantially contributes to the economy of Kurangani. The forest resource of this region was completely burnt in the 2018 fire.

== Geography ==
A mountain stream passes between Kurangani mountains in the east and [[Kolukkumalai]] in the west. The hills are characterized by frequently-changing weather, low-hanging clouds, chilly atmosphere and strong winds, and are home to a wide range of flora and fauna including Indian [[gaur]]s, [[barking deer]], [[langur]]s, [[wild cat]]s, [[leopard]]s and [[tiger]]s.

Kurangani has more than 6 small streams. All join together into the Kottakudi River, where they then flow into [[Vaigai Dam]].

== Attractions ==
The Kurangani Hills near [[Bodinayakkanur]] in [[Theni district]] are suitable for trekking and nature walks, including the 12 km walk from Kurangani village to [[Top Station]] through the central village. Those who visit [[Munnar]] in [[Kerala]] can also enter the trekking route by walking down the dense woods and plain grasslands. It takes four to five hours to complete the trek from Kurangani village, the foothills of the Hills, to reach Top station, while two-and-a-half hours is enough for the return trip. Hikes begin 35 km from [[Munnar]] and reach Top Station [[Theni district]].
[[File:Kollukumali - panoramio.jpg|left|thumb|Kollukumalai]]
The nearby Munnar Hills and [[Kolukkumalai]] Hills are the world's highest [[tea plantation]] at an altitude close to {{Convert|8,000|ft}}.

The films ''Alagar Samiyin Kuthurai'', ''Myna'' and ''Kumki'' were shot there. The best months to explore the Hills are from August to December.

Samabalaru falls is the source of Kottakudi river which serves the drinking water needs of [[Bodinayakanur]].

The central village has a population of 200 people and 50 houses. Lodging is available in Top Station, Bodinayakanur and Munnar. along with two cottages in the central village.

== Access ==
*BY AIR: Nearest airport is at Madurai, 101 km from Kurangani.
*BY ROAD: From Madurai or any other close by town or city, taxi and bus services are available for Kurangani. The 16-km uphill drive from Bodinayakanur to Kurangani
*BY TRAIN: Bodinayakkanur is the nearest station, 16 km from Kurangani (construction in process).
* 15 km road connecting Kurangani and Bodinayakanur
* Buses, jeeps and autos available from Bodinayakanur

== References ==
[[Category:Hills of Tamil Nadu]]

Kurangani - Revision history

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