Is Neelakurinji Mass Bloom happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~August. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Strobilanthes kunthiana, locally called neelakurinji, is a shrub that flowers en masse across montane grasslands of the Western Ghats on a roughly 12-year cycle.
In bloom years entire hillsides around Munnar turn vivid blue for several weeks, a regionally famous, synchronous mast-flowering event.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Eravikulam National Park (Rajamala) |
| Top Station Viewpoint |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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