The Valley Is Filled With Purple Colors Of Flowers Every 12 Years

One of the rarest flowers in the world 12 years to bloom once and only in India, the Neelakurinji flower engulfs the slopes of Kerala state with purple.
The valley is filled with purple color of flowers every 12 years
The state of Kerala, India, is blessed with a variety of tropical vegetation, peaceful beaches and winding rivers. In particular, this place has the beautiful town of Munnar, quietly nestled in the Western Ghats. Photo: All Events.
Located at an altitude of 1,600 meters, Munnar is famous for local agricultural produce like tea, coffee, herbs and spices

. These and the charming scenery in the misty mountains make the town one of the most popular tourist destinations. Photo: Alamy.
Not only that, the town of Munnar also hides one of the secrets of India It owns one of the rarest flowers in the world, the Neelakurinji.



New flowers bloom every 12 years. This year is the year the flowers bloom. Photo: Alamy.
The Neelakurinji tree, also known as Kurinji, belongs to the genus of the Camellia. This genus of flora includes about 350 varieties of flowering plants, of which 59 species grow throughout the Indian peninsula. Each species has a different flowering time. Photo: Alamy
Some species hatch after 4, 8, 10, 12 or even 16 years.



In general, development and growth are not uniform. The opening of tea plantations and spices and house construction, paving the way to narrow the living area of wild plants. Photo: Alamy.
However, it is difficult for humans to ignore the beauty of Neelakurinji. This plant is carpeted on the hillsides, in the protected area. Every 12 years, flowers bloom again. Photo: Alamy.
First, the flowers are green and then gradually turn purple at the end of the season, usually from August to October.



During this time, the Kurinjamala sanctuary, about 45 km from the town of Munnar, is a tourist attraction. most visitors. Photo: Alamy.
"Seeing the Neelakurinji flowers bloom is very special, in 12 years, I may not have a chance," said R Mohan, an environmental activist. Photo: Shutterstock.
Neelakurinji pointed out the fruit once. That means, after flowering, the tree will die. It takes time for the seeds to bloom and develop.



The blooming condition helps this plant increase survival. Photo: Alamy.
A rare flower and does not grow anywhere but India, Neelakurinji has attached itself to this national culture. The Muthuvan tribe, the forest community of Kerala state, believe Neelakurinji is a symbol of love and romance. Meanwhile, the Paliyan tribe, the nomadic community in the Western Ghats, calculates the age by the number of times it sees this flower bloom. Photo: Life Outside Cubicle.
The blooming Neelakurinji flower season makes tourism in the area boom. This year, the whole state of Kerala, especially in Munnar, has put all its strength into welcoming tourists.



“We renovated the resort. Everyone is prepared. The government widened the road and ran along the hills. The eateries have sprung up, everyone is very excited, ”said Harish Chawada, owner of a famous health care complex 4 km from the town. As expected, about a million visitors will come to Munnar to watch the flowers bloom. Photo: Alamy.
However, the flood in August made this land devastated. Those who want to see the Neelakurinji flower have to go to higher areas.



“Every time, up to September, Neelakurinji has covered the hillsides. However, this time, we had to trek to more remote locations, like Mount Kolukkumalai, to see the flowers, ”revealed Antonyn Thomas, a tour guide. Photo: Mayank Soni.
The journey to Kolukkumalai is quite arduous and difficult. But the scene you can witness is very fair. Neelakurinji flowers covered the top of Kolukkumalai, spread widely into the mist. Photo: Mayank Soni.
The immense flowerbed attracts bees to pollinate, thereby creating a rare type of honey.



Only the men of the local tribe were allowed to take the honey. This product is rarely seen in the market. The local people believe that the honey from this flower can cure heart disease.
According to Kim Ngan / Zing news
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