Crowds Rush to Horton Plains to See Rare Nelu Flower Bloom After 12 Years

Horton Plains National Park became a major attraction over the long weekend as visitors flocked to witness the rare blooming of the Nelu flower, a natural spectacle that occurs only once every 12 years.

The highland plains were filled with nature lovers, photographers, and tourists eager to see the vibrant Nelu blossoms, which cover parts of the park in shades of purple and blue.

According to environmentalists, the Nelu plant’s life cycle is both beautiful and tragic — it takes between 7 to 12 years to mature, blooms magnificently, and then dies shortly after flowering. Because of this, conservationists poetically describe the bloom as “a flower born from the death of its mother.”

The rare phenomenon has not only highlighted the ecological importance of Horton Plains but also reminded visitors of the delicate balance in nature that sustains such wonders.