Almond Flowers Bloom As Kashmir Welcomes Spring

Debi Dhar

Debi Dhar

March 6, 2021 12:10 pm No Comments

After four months of harsh winters people in Kashmir are finally taking a sigh of relief as signs of spring colloquially known as ‘Soant’ have started to appear in the Valley. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK

   
Almond Alcove in Srinagar, known as ‘Badam Vaer’ in local lexicon is one of the fabled beauty spots of Kashmir which traditionally is being frequented for spring festivities. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK

Elders fondly recall how they used to celebrate spring in ‘Badam Vaer’ under the purple hues and fragrance of flowering almond trees. This garden was lost due to political strife and many other reasons, but the remaining part of it was revived in 2008. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK

Asia’s largest tulip garden is also thrown open during the initial stage of the spring season in Kashmir. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK

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