Most awaited gregarious blooming of Nelu has made Horton Plains National
Park remarkable in appearance. Nelu flowers which bloom once in 12 years are now in full bloom
and the most parts of the Horton Plains are covered with a white, pink and
purple carpet of Nelu flowers.
Author – Ruwan Herath (www.ruwanh.blogspot.com)
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Period |
No of days |
Team |
Weather |
Transport |
| November 2013 |
02 |
05 Members |
Windy & Cloudy |
Bus & Hired Vehicle |
|
Route |
|
Nittambuwa > Bandarawela > Ohiya > Kirigalpoththa |
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Accommodation |
| Ohiya |
| Travel Tips & Special Notes |
| Be ready to strong wind & cold conditions |
| Be prepare for enough water before traveling |
|
Leave only your foot prints |
Photographer – Lakshan Rajapaksha
The
flower has been in bloom from the last week of October and may continue for
another two weeks. There is limited time to experience this wonder of nature. The
flower bloomed in 2001 and if you missed this opportunity this year you will
have to wait till 2024 or 2025.
According
to botanists, Nelu is a plant of the Strobilanthes family. In the Horton Plains
you can find eight varieties and seven of them are endemic to the Horton
Plains. Strobilanthes Pulcherrima, Strobilanthes Viscosa, Strobilanthes
Dianadra, Strobilanthes Hookeri, Strobilanthes Sexennies, Strobilanthes Calycina,
Strobilanthes Nockii and Strobilanthes Anecps varieties are found in the Horton
Plains.
Flowers can be seen along
the Pattipola and Ohiya entrances of the park, in Thotupola Kanda, Kirigalpoththa kanda and around the Baker's fall. The Thotupola Kanda area is fully
covered with a white, pink and purple carpet of flowers.
Hope to see you soon with another beauty & Adventure journey
Thank You
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