Badamwari Spring Blossom Fest

Spring, which marks the end of winters normally starts from first week of March. In the spring season, nature is in full bloom and the almond blossoms and blooming of Yemberzal Flower Narcissus (Botanical name) mark the advent of spring season. The spring season symbolizes festivity and gaiety as people celebrate the pleasant weather and blossoms all across the UT. Spring has been celebrated since time immemorial in J&K. Traditionally the season is associated with singing of spring folk songs, beginning of farming activities and family picnics. The spring season has potential of attracting a large number of tourists from different parts of the country and various countries who visit the UT during the mesmerizing spring to make their trip colorful and memorable. The Department of Tourism plans to celebrate a special Two Day Spring Festival in both Jammu and Kashmir Divisions which shall include several activities at various destinations where the spring blooms are significantly visible. In Kashmir Division, the activities will be primarily organized in Badamwari (Almond garden) Srinagar which is known for early almond bloom.