Yesssss ... witness the “Blue Mountains” in the ‘Nilgiris’ at Munnar in Kerala. These ‘Blue
Mountains’ derives its name from the wild Neelakurinji flowers which during its flowering
season, carpets the whole of the mist-clad hill ranges in a swathe of blue and beckons the
tourists to experience the scenic beauty. Neela means blue in Malayalam language and Kurinji
is the local name of the flower. Botanists state that there are about 300 species of this plant in
several hues that bloom in 10 to 16 years and the legendary and most admired ‘Neelakurinji’ is
the best known among them. Plants that bloom at long intervals like this is called as Plietesials.
These are mostly found on the hills of high altitude. It has become a symbol of bio-diversity of
the Western Ghats. This endemic species is also an indicator of the health of the ecosystem.
Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) is a bush with several branches. The species name
Kunthiana has been derived from the River Kunthi which flows through the rich expanse of the
renowned Silent Valley National Park in Kerala. It means that the plant has been first described
from the vicinity of this river. The plant grows profusely around Shola grasslands and
mountain slopes of the mighty Western Ghats and Nilgiris in India.
Neelakurinji blooms in a clustered manner on typical inflorescence stocks once in every 12
years. The flowering season ranges between August and November with a peak period of
late September and October although some varieties exhibit little variation in their
phrenology. The flower has a purplish blue colour when aged. It looks light blue in the earlier
stage of blooming.
Along with these beauties we will also visit Athirapally Waterfall which is known as little
Niagara of South India, ‘Eravikulam National Park’ where we can see ‘Nilgiri Tahr’ – a rare
Mountain Goat, Mudupetty Dam and its Back Water and many more like this.
Join us to explore unseen beauty.
Cost – Rs. 6,900/- per person - Ex Cochin
*** All are requested to reach Cochin on 28.07.2018 by 6.00 am ***
for return journey
*** All are requested to catch Flight / Train after 6.30 pm ***
We will assist you for Train and or Flight bookings at actual cost.
For bookings and any other query, feel free to call me.
*** PLEASE CARRY YOUR OWN PHOTO ID PROOF *** MUST ***
1. Camera - optional – at own risk & responsibility.
2. Binocular - optional – but you must carry the same.
3. Torch. Cap – Must.
4. Personal medicines.
5. Umbrella / Raincoat / Windcheater. Must.
6. One good travel sack or good travel bag.
7. Mobile / Laptop.... with charger.... optional - at own risk & responsibility.
8. Tooth brush-tooth paste- - hair oil.
9. Good Shoes– must. (one extra pair of slippers while on stay).
Cost – Rs. 6,900/- per person - Ex Cochin
*** All are requested to reach Cochin on 28.07.2018 by 6.00 am ***
for return journey
*** All are requested to catch Flight / Train after 6.30 pm ***
We will assist you for Train and or Flight bookings at actual cost.
For bookings and any other query, feel free to call me.
*** PLEASE CARRY YOUR OWN PHOTO ID PROOF *** MUST ***
1. Camera - optional – at own risk & responsibility.
2. Binocular - optional – but you must carry the same.
3. Torch. Cap – Must.
4. Personal medicines.
5. Umbrella / Raincoat / Windcheater. Must.
6. One good travel sack or good travel bag.
7. Mobile / Laptop.... with charger.... optional - at own risk & responsibility.
8. Tooth brush-tooth paste- - hair oil.
9. Good Shoes– must. (one extra pair of slippers while on stay).
Contact us and we'll get back to you.
Nature Zone Holidays
Mr. Shrikant Undalkar
Mumbai - India
+91 - 98691 76070 & +91 - 76663 60320
naturezoneholiday@gmail.com