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 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 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.