Kurangani - Sambalaru
Kurangani - Sambalaru
Moderate
5.0 KM
One way
3 Hours
Overview
Kurangini, located in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu, offers a 5-kilometer moderate trekking route through lush green wild pastures, shola patches, water falls and stunning visuals. A watchtower located along the track provides panoramic views of famous Kolukkumalai hill top and nearby peaks.
KEY ATTRACTIONS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
- Sambalaru falls
- Kottakudi River
- Kottakudi check dam
- Mini falls
- Hidden falls
Maximum Elevation: 988 MSL(Approx.) Meters
Forest Type: Semi Evergreen Forest
Nearby Bus Stand: Kurangani - 2 km
Nearby Airport: Madurai - 122 km
Nearby Railway Station: Bodinayakanur - 18 km
Parking Facilities: Yes
- Birds
- Daypack or small hiking backpack
- Hiking boots or trail shoes as per your convenience
- Reusable water bottle
- Breathable and quick-drying Clothes are best for changing conditions
- Fleece or lightweight down jacket
- Sun hat or caps
- Trail mix, energy bars, nuts, dried fruits
- Personal medication
- Personal Identity Card
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellent
- Hand Sanitizer
- Trash Bag
- Water-Resistant Wrap for Electronic Devices for rain protection
- Leech socks
- Rain Jacket or Poncho
- Sunglasses with UV protection
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Guests
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Know Your Package
Included
Excluded
Your transport up to reception point prior to the trek
Everything that fall outside the inclusions stated above
Things to remember before you book a trek
- Trekking in forests invariably requires physical endurance depending upon the category of the trek.
- Right planning and adequate preparations will make treks immersive and memorable.
- Pick the right trail that matches your fitness level and experience.
- Research your trek destination, be aware of local weather conditions and prepare for it.
- Know the Rules before you embark on the trek.
- Camouflage is the key to observe wildlife; Striking colours, aromatic sprays and Noise will easily give you away.
- Follow appropriate dress code and wear comfortable trekking shoes.
- Carry your backpack: water, snacks, jacket, personal medication etc.
- Please be aware that amenities at the destinations may be offering minimal comfort.
- Pay attention to instructions of the trek leader/ guide.
- Maintain lane discipline and stay with the group; short cuts may turn adverse.
- Observe carefully and do not miss out the little surprises and signs of the animal world.
- It's not a race, listen to your body and take adequate breaks as and when required.
- Selfies at your own risk.
- Refrain from picking wild plants and flowers though they may attract you.
- Treat wildlife with respect: approaching and feeding wild animals can endanger yours and group’s safety.
- Enjoy the scenic view of forest streams & waterfalls; Bathing is prohibited.
- Be a responsible trekker and leave no trash.
Guest reviews
Kurangani-Sambalar Trek
Our team comprised five members from Western Ghats Wanderers group (myself and Balakrishnan from Tirunelveli, Shunmuganathan from Kovilpatti, Selvachandrakumar from Sattur, and Jeyanth from Sivakasi) led by two talented tribal guides (Prakash and Selvakumar) from Mudhuvakudi tribal hamlet - a total of seven. Sunday, November 10th, we all got up early, had our breakfast, and reached our reception point in time. However, there was some delay in the arrival of the guides and forest department personnel. Of course, with no communication, we were a bit worried. That turned out to be the only negative point that day. After a brief customary introduction, we signed the consent forms, got our kits (cloth bag, pen, cap, couple of snacks) and embarked on the trek with two of our tribal guides. The trek was simply stupendous, far exceeding my expectations. It was thoroughly enjoyable throughout the trail. Not at all hard for a retired man. Even though, it has been classified as moderate, I would rate it as more easy than moderate. We started by ascending through the stone paved Top Station trail for some time, then branched out to a mule track to our left. As the path was zig-zagging, we did not feel the gradient much. Throughout the path, panoramic views were aplenty. The verdant hills and gorges, various hues and shades of green, an occasional waterfall kept us all enthralled and engaged. Of course, there was interesting conversation going on all the time with our tribal guides. We were able to see the legendary Kolukkumalai trail. Almost an hour into the trek, as we turned a corner, we were pleasantly surprised to see a pristine brook leading to a beautiful waterfall, the Sambalar, and made it our first pit stop. Bala folded out his portable chair that he was painstakingly carrying and a prolific photo shoot followed, clicking cameras to our content. We refreshed ourselves with the snacks that we have thoughtfully brought. That was the apex point of our trek. As we resumed our journey, we again branched out to our left into another one-foot-wide path winding down through dense forest with the cool canopy completely covering and little light penetrating down. The path led down to a three-storey watch tower in the middle of nowhere with 360-degree absolutely awesome views. We felt we all just can spend the rest of the day and night there itself if allowed. A solitary structure standing tall amidst the slender trees and dwarfing them. Another photo session, of course, and now it is time for the poha! It tasted just like lemon rice. The final leg of our trek. The final descent began earnestly and we reached the anti-poaching watcher shed where we were warmly welcomed by the forest watcher, who professionally enquired about our experience and sought each of our opinions. It took 4 hours to complete our trek of about 5 kms with three breaks (Sambalar, watch tower, and anti-poaching watchers shed). I would rate the trek part with 5 star with no hesitation; however, the tariff is definitely too high, needs some reduction, and the communication needs a bit more improvement, and my overall rating would be 4 stars or 7/10.
KURANGANI SAMBALAR TREK
Our team comprised five members from Western Ghats Wanderers group (myself and Balakrishnan from Tirunelveli, Shunmuganathan from Kovilpatti, Selvachandrakumar from Sattur, and Jeyanth from Sivakasi) led by two talented tribal guides (Prakash and Selvakumar) from Mudhuvakudi tribal hamlet - a total of seven. Sunday, November 10th, we all got up early, had our breakfast, and reached our reception point in time. However, there was some delay in the arrival of the guides and forest department personnel. Of course, with no communication, we were a bit worried. That turned out to be the only negative point that day. After a brief customary introduction, we signed the consent forms, got our kits (cloth bag, pen, cap, couple of snacks) and embarked on the trek with two of our tribal guides. The trek was simply stupendous, far exceeding my expectations. It was thoroughly enjoyable throughout the trail. Not at all hard for a retired man. Even though, it has been classified as moderate, I would rate it as more easy than moderate. We started by ascending through the stone paved Top Station trail for some time, then branched out to a mule track to our left. As the path was zig-zagging, we did not feel the gradient much. Throughout the path, panoramic views were aplenty. The verdant hills and gorges, various hues and shades of green, an occasional waterfall kept us all enthralled and engaged. Of course, there was interesting conversation going on all the time with our tribal guides. We were able to see the legendary Kolukkumalai trail. Almost an hour into the trek, as we turned a corner, we were pleasantly surprised to see a pristine brook leading to a beautiful waterfall, the Sambalar, and made it our first pit stop. Bala folded out his portable chair that he was painstakingly carrying and a prolific photo shoot followed, clicking cameras to our content. We refreshed ourselves with the snacks that we have thoughtfully brought. That was the apex point of our trek. As we resumed our journey, we again branched out to our left into another one-foot-wide path winding down through dense forest with the cool canopy completely covering and little light penetrating down. The path led down to a three-storey watch tower in the middle of nowhere with 360-degree absolutely awesome views. We felt we all just can spend the rest of the day and night there itself if allowed. A solitary structure standing tall amidst the slender trees and dwarfing them. Another photo session, of course, and now it is time for the poha! It tasted just like lemon rice. The final leg of our trek. The final descent began earnestly and we reached the anti-poaching watcher shed where we were warmly welcomed by the forest watcher, who professionally enquired about our experience and sought each of our opinions. It took 4 hours to complete our trek of about 5 kms with three breaks (Sambalar, watch tower, and anti-poaching watchers shed). I would rate the trek part with 5 star with no hesitation; however, the tariff is definitely too high, needs some reduction, and the communication needs a bit more improvement, and my overall rating would be 4 stars or 7/10.
Kurangani Trek 02.11.2024
We really enjoyed the trek throughout the journey. The Guide Mr. Inbaraj is well expert in that area and handled our safety throughout the journey. Provided our own time to complete the journey and enjoy the nature. The same has been instructed by the Forester Mr. Anbarasan who gave proper instructions to the Guide prior. I thank to the entire team and My special Thanks to Hon'ble CM, Hon'ble DCM and the Govt. Of Tamilnadu for this good initiative.
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