The multicoloured almond flowers start blooming and are a sight to behold for both tourists and locals. The Kashmir valley at this time of the year presents a colourful picture
The Badam Vaer garden is the centre of attention for tourists visiting Kashmir. With the approach of spring, the multicoloured almond flowers start blooming and are a sight to behold for both tourists and locals. The Kashmir valley at this time of the year presents a colourful picture.
This time around, the garden authorities have planned out a series of programmes for tourists. Badam Vaer gardens, located in the foothills of Hari Parbat fort also known as Koh-e-Maran in Srinagar city has cultural, traditional and heritage importance as popular religious places including Hazrat Makhdoom Sahib shrine and Gurdwara Chatti Padshahi are also in the same area.
“Situated on the foothills of Koh-e-Maran, spread over 300 canals, the garden serves as a source of attraction for tourists and nature lovers alike.”
— Imran, Assistant Floriculture Officer
“During the spring season due to the multicoloured almond blossoms that are in peak bloom these days, people visit Badam Vaer. After a few days, the government is also going to organize festivals with different cultural and traditional activities aimed to promote the spring tourism season,” according to Imran, Assistant Floriculture Officer. Situated on the foothills of Koh-e-Maran, spread over 300 canals, the garden serves as a source of attraction for tourists and nature lovers alike, said Imran.
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