Rediscovering The mountains

WHY SIKKIM SHOULD BE ON YOUR TRAVEL ITINERARY THIS SUMMER

- Amit Dixit

Spring is in the Air

Srinagar’s almond trees are in bloom, and nowhere more stunningly than at Badamwari, a historical garden set in the foothills of Hari Parbat Fort. The almond blossoms, some of the first to appear as spring comes to the valley, are a sight to behold, and herald the start of Kashmir’s flower season. Asia’s largest tulip garden had its annual reopening in Srinagar on March 26 with much fanfare. Cherry and pear blossoms will follow, not to mention the numerous wildflowers across the meadows of Kashmir. The horticulture department has also planted thousands of lavender plants in the upper reaches of Badamwari and plans to turn it into a themed garden. Provence in paradise?

Nam for the Gram