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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. It has estates that grow [[coconut]], [[mangoe]]s, all [[spices]], and [[coffee]]. Trekking in the hills also substantially contributes to the economy of Kurangani.<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
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.<br />
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Kurangani has more than 6 small streams. All join into the Kottakudi River, where they then flow into [[Vaigai Dam]].<br />
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== Attractions ==<br />
The Kurangani Hills near [[Bodinayakkanur]] in [[Theni district]] are suitable for trekking and nature walks.<br />
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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><br />
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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><br />
[[File:Kollukumali - panoramio.jpg|left|thumb|Kollukumalai]]The films ''Alagar Samiyin Kuthurai'', ''Myna'' and ''Kumki'' were shot there.<ref name=":0" /><br />
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Samabalaru falls is the source of Kottakudi river which serves the drinking water needs of [[Bodinayakanur]].<ref name=":0" /><br />
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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" /><br />
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==References==<br />
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