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Apricot Blossom Festival
Ladakh offers stunning scenery no matter which season you visit. But this time of the year, parts of the region come alive as apricot trees blossom with soft pink flowers. You can catch the mesmerizing season before it’s gone with the Apricot Blossom Ladakh festival this April. Organized by Ladakh Tourism, the festival is going to be scheduled at 5 different locations all over Leh District startin....
Ladakh offers stunning scenery no matter which season you visit. But this time of the year, parts of the region come alive as apricot trees blossom with soft pink flowers. You can catch the mesmerizing season before it’s gone with the Apricot Blossom Ladakh festival this April. Organized by Ladakh Tourism, the festival is going to be scheduled at 5 different locations all over Leh District starting from 10 April, 2025 to 04 March 2025 and promises cultural programme and exhibitions featuring local handicrafts. Along with the breathtaking views of apricot blossoms, you can even get your hands on local apricot products like jams, juices and syrups. Ladakh is home to some of the sweetest apricots in the world—a variety known as Raktsey Karpo. In Turtuk and several other parts of Ladakh, almost every house has apricot trees in their yard and residents harvest the sweet fruit to eat as is, sun-dry or turn into jams or simple desserts. Locally known as chuli, the apricots have been consumed by Ladakhis for decades, and it was only in 2013 that researchers discovered that the Rakstey Karpo varietal is unique only to Ladakh. Now, the region is celebrating its fruit with the Apricot Blossom Ladakh festival. In Leh district, you can enjoy the festival at Skurbuchan Village (10 April), Alchi village (13 April), Domkhar village (16 April), Sumoor village (22 April) and Tar village (13 April) for the year 2025.
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The Apricot Blossom Festival in Ladakh celebrates the arrival of spring, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and traditional craftsmanship. Set during the blooming of apricot trees, the festival provides visitors with breathtaking sightseeing opportunities in stunning apricot orchards, framed by snow-capped mountains. It also showcases cultural programs, featuring traditional music and dance that highlight Ladakhi customs and history.
The festival offers a taste of Ladakhi traditional cuisine, including dishes like thukpa and momos, along with apricot-based specialties and local drinks like chang. Visitors can engage with local artisans and witness live demonstrations of traditional arts, including thangka painting, wood carving, and textile weaving. The bustling marketplace is filled with handicrafts and handloom products, offering a chance to purchase authentic Ladakhi goods and learn about the crafting process. It also features small stalls set up by local villagers, brimming with handicrafts and handloom products. These stalls provide visitors the perfect opportunity to purchase authentic Ladakhi goods and gain insight into the traditional crafting processes. Additionally, the festival showcases traditional archery competitions, where skilled archers display their remarkable precision, and visitors can even try the sport themselves. This celebration is a rich blend of nature, local traditions, and community, offering an unforgettable cultural experience that highlights the beauty and heritage of Ladakh.
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Tourism Department
Assistant Director, Tourism, Leh
Tourist Reception Centre,Leh
01982252297
adtleh[at]gmail[dot]com
How to reach
The nearest airport is Leh,
which is 42 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Tawi Railway Station,
which is 670 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Leh,
which is 65KMs away.
