Munnar — Neelakurinji 2018

The peak bloom arrived in August and September.

Munnar, a hill station nestled in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rolling hills, and lush green tea plantations. However, every 12 years, Munnar transforms into a vibrant blue paradise, as the elusive Neelakurinji flowers bloom in unison. The year 2018 was one such year, when the hills of Munnar were painted blue with the majestic Neelakurinji blooms. munnar neelakurinji 2018

Because it taught us about impermanence . You cannot say, "I will see it next year." If you miss it, you miss the moment. You have to wait until you are 12 years older. The 2018 bloom was a reunion for the 2006 generation and a farewell to those who knew they wouldn't be around for the 2030 bloom. The peak bloom arrived in August and September

As August approached, the usually lush green hills of Munnar began to transform, with the Neelakurinji flowers starting to bloom. The initial blooms were spotted in the higher elevations of the Western Ghats, and gradually, the flowers spread to the lower regions, painting the hills with a mesmerizing blue hue. The year 2018 was one such year, when

If you are planning to visit for the next bloom (expected around 2030), the 2018 experience offers a crucial lesson: