Meeshapulimala opens to tourists as Neelakurinji blooms
Meeshapulimala in Munnar is opening to tourists following the rare blooming of Neelakurinji flowers at high altitudes. The Kerala Forest Development Corporation has arranged transport and a mobile app for bookings to manage visitor access.
Why it matters
The blooming of Neelakurinji is a significant ecological event that draws tourism, requiring careful management to balance environmental preservation with public access.
Meeshapulimala opens to tourists as Neelakurinji blooms left Neelakurinji mobile application https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/kerala/9oraa5/article71620326.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/neela.jpg left Neelakurinji in full bloom on the Meesapulimala hills. The KFDC has opened a Kurinji trek for enthusiasts to relish the spectacular sight. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/kerala/pqty4y/article71620495.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/FullSizeRender.jpeg left Neelakurinji in full bloom on the Meesapulimala hills. The KFDC has opened a Kurinji trek for enthusiasts to relish the spectacular sight. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/kerala/rq1njg/article71620510.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/FullSizeRender%201.jpeg left Neelakurinji in full bloom on the Meesapulimala hills. The KFDC has opened a Kurinji trek for enthusiasts to relish the spectacular sight. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/kerala/59crs5/article71620514.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG_0361.jpeg It is a rare occurrence as Neelakurinji usually does not bloom at such high altitudes IDUKKI Meeshapulimala, one of the Munnar region’s highest peaks, is witnessing the blooming of Neelakurinji and will open to tourists starting Monday (October 26). The peak falls under the jurisdiction of the Kerala Forest Development Corporation (KFDC) in Munnar.
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