Incredible photos of Neelakurinji flowers blooming in Karnataka

Here are some photos from Chikkamagaluru in Karnataka where Neelakurinji flowers, which mature once in 12 years, are in full bloom.

After the deadly deluge of this monsoon season, Karnataka is again ready to offer its best to tourists. Credit: DH Photo

The Chandradrona mountains in Chikkamagaluru seem bathed in a dreamy shade of purple and blue with the Neelakurinji flowers. Credit: DH Photo/BH Shivakumar

Neelakurinji has bloomed in Chandradrona mountains in Chikkamagaluru are already giving sight to behold. Credit: DH Photo/BH Shivakumar

Nature lovers who aim to visit the south want to miss no chance to sight the beautiful blooms of the Neelakurinji in Chikkamagaluru. Credit: DH Photo/BH Shivakumar

Neelakurinji is the famed shrub found in the Western Ghats, covering the slopes of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Credit: PTI Photo

These flowers grow at an altitude of 1,300 to 2,400 meters and blooms once in 12 years. Credit:

Tourists can find these flowers in many places between Seethalayanagiri and Mullayanagiri of Chikkamagaluru. Credit: DH Photo/BH Shivakumar

Tourists enjoy the sight of beautiful Neelakurinji flower. Credit: PTI Photo