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21May
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Time for Neelakurinji Blooming – 2018

Yes Neelakurinji as arrived !!

The beauty of Munnar has awestruck people with its majestic mountains, gorgeous valleys and altogether charming scenery. If you thought you have seen Munnar at its best then wait till you lay eyes on Neelakurinji Bloom 2018. The hill station, at this time, will be covered with a bloom of blue and look like a magnificent sight. Munnar draws people from all over the country who come here to enjoy lush greenery, an amazing weather and widespread tea plantations. 
 
Neelakurinji Munnar just goes way beyond the already bewitching beauty of this place. It is an entrancing sight to see so many beautiful purplish blue flowers swaying in the valley covering  the majestic mountains completely. The Neelakurinji Bloom 2018 is worth the wait and not to be missed as the flower blooms once in every 12 years. Below are the major things you need to understand about Neelakurinji, the lovely flowers of Munnar.

 What is Neelakurinji …?

The shrub that is known as Kurinji or Neelakurinji is an extraordinarily beautiful one. This flower falls in the genus kunthiana and the first person to study them was a German botanist called Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck. Around 250 species belong to the genus Strobilanthes and almost 46 of them are found in India. These flower species have a very unusual flowering cycle that goes from annual to 16 years. The plant grows 30 to 60 cm high in normal conditions and up to 180 cm in amiable conditions. The Neelakurinji bloom in long intervals and cover the hilly terrains like a carpet. The Neelakurinji season in Munnar in 2018 has been a long-awaited one. The flowers are almost revered for their beauty and have even made their way into Tamil poetry. The magic that the Neelakurinji cast with their mesmerizing beauty is something that needs to be witnessed in person. It is nothing short of a spell being cast on the senses to keep them hooked forever. 
 

Why So Special …?

Munnar has always had a special place in the hearts of those bitten by the travel bug. The green meadows, cascading waterfall and the misty path cut into hills can captivate anyone. Though, the Neelakurinji bloom in Munnar gives it a completely unique look and identity. The valleys look unrecognizable covered in these majestic flowers that don’t bloom anywhere else. They are completely exclusive to Munnar and that’s what makes both the flower and the hill station all the more special. All through the offseason, the Neelakurinji plants remain hidden and unnoticed in the thick vegetation of Munnar. 

Whats the best time to visit …?

Since these unique flowers blossom only once in every 12 years, they draw a huge number of tourists. The next flowering season will be in 2030 and that’s a really long wait. In order to bestow your sight on the majestic beauty of the Neelakurinji, make your way to Munnar in 2018 itself. Not only is the multitude of colors in the valley a sight worth seeing but the hill station in itself has tremendous beauty which is worth feasting your eyes on. The blooming season starts from July and it ends in November and offers a visual extravaganza to everyone. These flowers start flowering during the last phase of monsoon and by the time, the rains recede, the blue flowers cover the entire valley in shades of blue and purple. Though the peak blooming seasons are ideally September and October, July is the best time to visit this place in order to avoid the crowd. Later on, when the flowering season takes on its full glory, a large number of tourists flock down to Munnar to witness its beauty. If you are not deterred by crowd and really wish to plan your visit during peak season then September and October are the best months. 

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Come & explore the uniqueness of Neelakurinji blooming happens once in 12 years covering the hills of munnar with its blue colors.

Lets start planning ..!!

If you are also waiting to see the joyful splendor of this flower covering Munnar in a shade of purplish blue then waste no time in planning your visit. The Kerala Government pulls all stops in promoting this event and as a result, it pulls in a lot of tourists. Hence, it is advisable that you book your hotel early as all the resorts in Munnar will be booked way in advance. Also, make sure that you don’t delay in making travel arrangements as well. Book your tickets to Munnar early to get good deals and book your mode of travel; be it bus or car in advance. 
 
Also, plan your visit to the flower-filled valley during the dawn. The entire place looks like a serene paradise during this time covered in a blanket of mist. The sunrise from here is a beautiful sight as the first ray of warm sunlight steadily and gently lights up the entire place. The kaleidoscope of colors that the green grassland, the soft rays and the purplish blue Neelakurinji cast is simply magical. 

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