The Economic Times

Just hours from Pune, Mumbai, hills turn purple and yellow only once in 8 years. The monsoon spectacle is back

The Sahyadri hills, straddling the borders of Maharashtra and Karnataka, come alive with the stunning display of Karvi and Sonki flowers. The Karvi shrubs uniquely bloom in vivid purple once every eight years, whereas the Sonki flowers blanket the landscape in bright yellow hues during the monsoon. This floral extravaganza not only nourishes local pollinators but also beckons adventure seekers to experience the hills extraordinary natural changes.