Is Neelakurinji still there?

“Mandalpatti Hills on the Western Ghats, known for its scenic beauty, is now full of tourists from all over Karnataka to see the Neelakurinji or Strobilanthes Kunthiana. To my knowledge, it is for the first time this year that we’ve seen these flowers spread fully across both hillocks.

When was the last time Neelakurinji bloom?

The Neelakurinji In Munnar is a sight that comes once in a dozen years. It may be rare, but once it does, it is something you MUST witness up close and personal. The last bloom was in July 2018 and the beautiful pictures from the bloom will speak the words which we can’t when it comes to describing the bloom.

How long does Neelakurinji flower last?

While some bloom in a gap of 5 years, others take around 12 and 14 years, say experts.

When Neelakurinji will bloom next?

The Strobilanthes Kunthiana species needs 12 years for flowering, and the next flowering in these hills is expected by 2033,” said Augustine. “A Neelakurinji plant needs 12 rainy and summer seasons to bloom. After the blooming, the entire plant is destroyed, and the next generation grows from the seeds.

Where can I see Neelakurinji?

Munnar, a green haven and the hills of Munnar is all set to witness a monumental event in 2018, with the blooming of the Neelakurinji flowers, which occurs once in every 12 years.

Where can I see Neelakurinji in Karnataka?

Mandalpatti Hills
“Mandalpatti Hills on the Western Ghats, known for its scenic beauty, is now full of tourists from all over Karnataka to see the Neelakurinji or Strobilanthes kunthiana.

What is the difference between Kerala flowers and Himachal Pradesh flowers?

Kerala is a state in South India while Himachal Prades is located in Northern India. Explanation: While Pink rhododendron is found in high ranges of Himanchal Pradesh and is the state flower.

Will Neelakurinji bloom in 2030?

The most famous Neelakurinji site is in Munnar, Kerala where a massive bloom happened in 2018. The next bloom is likely to happen in 2030 in Munnar. But both in 2020 and 2021 isolated blooming of Neelakurinji was reported from Kerala.

What is the Speciality of neelakurinji?

Kurinji is a shrub that is also called Strobilantheskunthiana or neelakurinji. Found along the Western Ghats in the Shola forests in South India, the specialty of the flower is that it blooms in 12 years.

Does neelakurinji show mass flowering?

Munnar is home to the highest concentration of neelakurinji plants in the country – spread over 3000 hectares of rolling hills. The spectacular mass flowering of neelakurinji happens only once in 12 years – each shrub reproduces once in its life time and dies after flowering.

What color is kurinji flower?

The kurinji flower is a bright coloured, bell-shaped blue flower. In the local language, it is called Kunthiana, referring to the river Kunthi that flows through the Silent Valley National Park in Kerala.

Which state is witnessing the bloom of blue Neelakurinji flowers recently?

In Karnataka, the two hillocks of Mandalpatti-Kote Betta and Kumara Parvata witnessed the flowering of Neelakurinji in the last few days. The region is painted a vibrant bluish-purple hue as the flowers blossom. The shrubs are spread across South India’s Western Ghat region in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.