Munnar Neelakurinji — Season

During the season, hills that are normally green turn into a carpet of blue, creating a surreal landscape.

The is one of the world’s rarest biological spectacles, occurring only once every 12 years. During this period, the rolling hills of the Western Ghats are transformed into a breathtaking sea of purplish-blue as the Strobilanthes kunthiana —locally known as Neelakurinji—bursts into full bloom. The Phenomenon: Why Every 12 Years? munnar neelakurinji season