Every other nature enthusiast is jetting off to Chikkamagaluru in Karnataka to witness a one-of-a-kind rare flower. This city is attracting a massive crowd recently and tourists in large numbers are travelling there to witness Neelakurinji flowers covering the hills of Chikkamagaluru. The flower beds of hues of blue and purple are an absolute sight to behold. These rare flowers get their name from the Nilgiri Hills. The meaning of Nilgiri is blue mountains.
Neelakurinji Flowers Bloom At Chikkamagaluru Once In Every 12 Years
Stunning photos and videos of these flowers are making rounds on various social media platforms. As the pictures of the purple-blue flowers on the Western Ghats are getting viral, more and more visitors are flocking here to enjoy the magnificence of Neelakurinji flowers in Chikkamagaluru. In the last couple of weeks, thousands of visitors explored the hill ranges. Especially on the weekend, hundreds of cars were seen on the roads travelling towards the hills to witness the rare blooming.
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BJP minister Shobha Karandlaje also uploaded a video of these flowers on Twitter and asked everyone to visit Chikkamagaluru ‘for a spellbinding experience’.
Neelakurinji, an exceptional variety of flowers, are native to the Western Ghats and blossom once every 12 years.
The imposing terrains of Mullayanagiri in Chikmagalur have turned into a habitat for the purplish blue flowers.#VisitChikkamagaluru for a spellbinding experience. pic.twitter.com/N2e7PQdBPT
— Shobha Karandlaje (@ShobhaBJP) September 27, 2022
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Everyone Is Mesmerised Witnessing This Rare Blooming!
Hundreds of content creators and photographers are also visiting here to capture such rare sites. Apart from the magnificent beauty and the stunning colours of the flowers, the fact that we can witness these flowers only once in every 12 years is a huge reason for such a massive tourist attraction. Here are some beautiful photos and videos shared by Netizens.
Neelakurinji blooms in Mullayyanagiri mountain range of Chickmagalur district in Karnataka. Once in 12 year phenomenon.#neelakurinji #chikamagalur #mullayyanagiri pic.twitter.com/5bWjSS87ep
— Chethan B (@chethan4545) September 24, 2022
NeelaKurinji in full bloom after 12 years in Mullayanagiri peak, Chikmagalur
Kurinji is a shrub found in the Western Ghats, Nilgiri Hills, which means the blue mountains, got their name from the purplish blue flowers of Neelakurinji pic.twitter.com/9tCA5NeM7X
— Dr Durgaprasad Hegde (@DpHegde) September 23, 2022
There are a total of 46 varieties of neelakurinji flowers available in India. Different varieties bloom at different times. Some follow a blooming cycle of 12 years, whereas some bloom once in 16 years. In fact, some of these varieties can even bloom once a year.
So when are you visiting here to stare at this magnificent magic of nature? This weekend is indeed a great time to be here and witness this rare blooming. For many, it is even a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. So do not miss out on this and quickly make plans with your family, friends, and loved ones for a quick getaway.
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