Kurinjimala Sanctuary, Wildlife refuge in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
The sanctuary spans 32 square kilometers across elevated terrain, featuring grasslands, dense forests, and numerous plant varieties native to the Western Ghats.
Kerala Forest Minister Benoy Viswam established Kurinjimala Sanctuary in October 2006 to protect the core habitat of the Neelakurinji plant.
Indigenous tribes near the sanctuary maintain traditional practices that support wildlife conservation efforts and ecological balance in the protected area.
Visitors can access designated hiking trails and participate in educational programs that explain the natural characteristics of this conservation zone.
The Neelakurinji plant, which grows within the sanctuary, produces blue flowers that emerge only once every twelve years.
Location: Kerala
GPS coordinates: 10.23000,77.27000
Latest update: April 7, 2025 17:16
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