Neelakurinji Munnar ((link)) -

The Neelakurinji ( Strobilanthes kunthiana ) is a rare purplish-blue flower that transforms the rolling hills of Munnar into a vibrant "blue carpet" once every 12 years. This natural phenomenon, native to the Shola forests of the Western Ghats, is one of India's most significant ecological events. The 12-Year Blooming Cycle

Typically between August and October , following the monsoon rains. neelakurinji munnar

Neelakurinji is a plant, meaning it blooms only once in its lifetime before dying. Its seeds then take 12 years to germinate and mature into the next mass flowering event. Last Major Bloom: 2018 Next Expected Bloom: 2030 The Neelakurinji ( Strobilanthes kunthiana ) is a

If you are visiting during a bloom year (or want to see the habitat), these are the specific spots: these are the specific spots: