| Munnar’s resplendent beauty lies in its many hills, tea plantations, coffee estates and just the overall magnificence of the mighty Western Ghats. At a chilly yet comfortable altitude of 1600 m above sea level, Munnar sees flocks of travellers throughout the year, swarming in to the hilltops for that perfect photograph or just laying on the slopes for the sun and the moon. The colours of Munnar are primarily Green except for a certain few months of this year. It is when these aforementioned slopes are garlanded with composites of Blue and graces the grasslands of the Munnar like an artist on a canvas.An occurrence of once every twelve years, the blooming of the Neelakurunji or Strobilanthes Kunthiana , as botanists would say, is a natural phenomenon that can be witnessed during the months of July to October 2018. The event happened many years ago in 2006 and it can be said, in good reason, that Neelakurunji in 2018 will be a sight to behold. The Purple Blue haze that will be engulfing the hilltops have always evoked poetic emotions in many. While some wrote on how the blooming of the flower is similar to womanhood, others simply referred to the classic and undying togetherness of two souls. Some of the best ways on how to see Neelakurunji flowers would be to get assistance from local guides through our Munnar tour packages. The Neelakurunji in Munnar, Kerala is widely regarded as the one of the most remarkable occurrences in the history of the state. The state has been blessed to have been able to parent this phenomenon of every twelve years, one that is both captivating and unmissable, one which paints the Kerala’s boon in full splendour |
About the author: Anish Kumar P.K
Anish Kumar P.K is the Founder & CEO of The Travel Planners, an award-winning Kerala destination management company specializing in personalized Kerala and South India holidays. With over 26 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, Anish has helped thousands of international and domestic travellers experience Kerala through carefully curated private tours, luxury holidays, Ayurveda retreats, family vacations, honeymoon packages, and cultural journeys.
Since establishing The Travel Planners in 1999, Anish has built one of Kerala’s most trusted travel brands by combining local expertise, personalized service, and authentic travel experiences. The company operates with its own fleet of premium tourist vehicles, including Innova Crysta, Tempo Travellers, and luxury Urbania mini coaches, and also owns boutique hospitality properties including The Ayur Villa in Kovalam and The Villa Romantica near Cochin International Airport, ensuring quality service from arrival to departure.
Kerala Tourism Leader & Industry Expert
Beyond running The Travel Planners, Anish has played an active role in shaping Kerala’s tourism industry.
His leadership roles include:
- President, Association of Tourism Trade Organisations, India (ATTOI).
- Former Secretary, Kerala Travel Mart Society (KTM).
- Member, Kerala State Tourism Advisory Board.
- Member, Board of Directors, Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS).
He has been actively involved in tourism policy discussions, destination marketing initiatives, and promoting Kerala as a world-class travel destination through industry collaborations and international tourism events.
National & Kerala Tourism Award Winner
Anish is a recipient of prestigious National Tourism and Kerala State Tourism Awards for excellence in tourism and innovation. His contributions have been recognized for promoting Kerala tourism through quality travel experiences, technology adoption, and destination marketing.
Speaker, Mentor & Podcast Host
Anish is a frequent guest speaker at leading tourism and management institutions, including IIM and KITTS, where he shares practical insights on tourism entrepreneurship, destination marketing, digital tourism, and the future of travel.
He also hosts The Kerala Conversations Podcast, where he explores Kerala’s tourism stories, hidden destinations, hospitality trends, culture, Ayurveda, wellness, and conversations with tourism leaders and travel experts.Through his travel guides, destination articles, and curated itineraries, Anish shares trusted advice on Kerala Tour Packages, Kerala Holiday Packages, Honeymoon Tours, Luxury Kerala Travel, Family Holidays, Ayurveda & Yoga Retreats, Sabarimala Pilgrimage Tours, and South India travel experiences.
