Visit Kashmir to Witness Saffron & Houseboat Festival in November
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir saw the highest tourist influx (1.62 crores till October 2022), a record in the last 75 years, and is all set to welcome many more domestic and international holiday seekers in November of 2022! The paradisiacal Jammu and Kashmir will host two mega festivals- the enchanting Saffron Festival and the lovely Houseboat Festival. American passengers can get cheap last minute flight tickets from US to India and witness the fascinating festivities this November.
The purpose of the twin festivals is to attract more tourists while recognizing the role of houseboats and saffron in bringing Kashmir’s name and Kashmiri culture onto the world stage. The crocus sativus/saffron plant is a labor-intensive crop, earning the nickname ‘red gold’ for its high price in the international market. The Saffron Festival of Kashmir typically spans three days and takes place in Pampore, situated just 2 hours away from the capital Srinagar.The festival gives a peek into the private fields of Saffron growers who harvest one of the costliest spices in the world! Visitors also get a chance to purchase authentic and high-quality saffron from the growers directly.
The Houseboat Festival of Kashmir recognizes the role of Shikaras and wooden houseboats in giving a unique identity to the valley, adding the enchanting valley into every traveler’s bucket list. The folk dance and musical performances add to the festivities, creating a delightful atmosphere in the lovely lake of Srinagar. The Director of Tourism Fazl ul Haseeb said that such festivals in Kashmir are about the harvesting of the bumper saffron crop and are also about celebrating the Kashmiri culture. Arrive well on time in India for the twin festivities by booking budgeted last minute flight tickets from US to India on Flyopedia.
How to reach Srinagar?
Srinagar Airport/ Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport is well-connected to domestic and international airports. Alternatively, you can get the best last minute flights on Flyopedia to arrive in the national capital Delhi and then take a thrilling road trip from Delhi to Srinagar. The breathtaking route features spellbinding landscapes and scenery, making it one of the most loved road trips in India!
The blessed valley is especially lovely in autumn, locally called the Harua season in the Kashmiri language. Chinar trees line the roads, their leaves undergoing a slow transformation from green to golden, and eventually, taking on a mystic reddish-orange hue. This process turns the landscape into a magical ‘heaven on Earth.. The misty mornings and evenings further add to the mystical aura, creating a pixel-perfect paradise for tourists, photographers, and vloggers!
