After a wait of nearly 12 years, the rare Neelakurinji flowers have started blooming in large numbers in Munnar, one of the most beautiful hill stations in Keralam. The extraordinary event that turns the stretches of Western Ghats into purple is drawing attention from travellers, botanists and photographers eager to witness a fleeting natural wonder that lasts only a few weeks.
The picturesque hills of Munnar in Keralam are turning shades of purple as the Neelakurinji flower makes its much-awaited appearance after 12 years. The rare blooming event has once again drawn attention to the ecological and cultural significance of this iconic flower of the Western Ghats. The Neelakurinji flowers have begun blooming across the Korandakadu hills near Mattupetty, transforming stretches of Western Ghats into a striking carpet of blue and purple. Keep on reading to know about the flower and why it took place after 12 years?
Neelakurinji blooms in Munnar after 12 years
After a wait of nearly 12 years, the rare Neelakurinji flowers have started blooming in large numbers in Munnar, one of the most beautiful hill stations in Keralam. The extraordinary event that turns the stretches of Western Ghats into purple is drawing attention from travellers, botanists and photographers eager to witness a fleeting natural wonder that lasts only a few weeks. The flower grows at high altitude between 1,300 and 2,500 metres above sea level in Keralam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
About Neelakurinji
Known scientifically as Strobilanthes kunthiana, Neelakurinji is famous for its unusual flowering cycle. The plant typically blooms once every 12 years, and it covers vast stretches of grasslands and hills with vibrant violet-blue and purple flowers. After flowering and producing seeds, the plants complete their life cycle, making every blooming season a special natural phenomenon.
Munnar is located in Keralam's Idukki district. It is among the best-known places to witness the spectacular bloom. The sight of entire hills covered in purple has made Neelakurinji closely associated with the region's identity and tourism.
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