Neelakurinji season concludes in Chokramudy and Korandakkad
The Neelakurinji flowering season has ended in Chokramudy and Korandakkad. The next bloom is expected at Meesapulimala, a higher‑elevation site. Authorities plan to open the area to visitors next week, allowing people to see the rare orchid that blooms once every 12 years. Officials have prepared trails and safety measures for the influx of tourists.