Chokramudi hills in Kerala will open to tourists next week for the rare Neelakurinji bloom, painting Munnar blue. As the Chokramudi hills near Munnar in Idukki, Kerala, witnessed the rare blooming of Neelakurinji (Stobilantus kunthiyana), the Forest Department has announced that the hills will be opened. An active bloom is set to unfold at the higher elevations at Meesapulimala, which is likely to open to visitors starting next week.