This year i.e. 2018, the hills of Munnar burst into a sea of blue. A special flower called 'Neelakurinji' will bloom after long gap of 12 years. So every 12 years, the green hills of Munnar turn blue.
The botanical name of Neelakurinji is 'Strobilanthes kunthianus'. where as Neela means the colour 'blue' and Kurinji is the local name for the 'flower'. Neelakurinji or 'Strobilantheskunthianum' blooms in 40 or so varieties, a majority of them being blue in colour.
Between the months of July 2018 and October 2018 when the flower blooms in all its glory unleashing a visual extravaganza. Last seen in 2006, the time for viewing them begins in August and lasts up to October. In Munnar, one can view this great sight from Kovilur, Kadavari, Rajamala and Eravikulam National Park.
People come to Munnar in great numbers to view the blooming of the Neelakurinji to witness the rare natural spectacle. The flower has shown up in areas around Munnar like Mattupetty and Top Station. It is also home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr whose population is currently being conserved at the Eravikulam National Park.
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