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TULIP GARDEN KASHMIR - ASIA LARGEST TULIP GARDEN

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Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden , previously  Model Floriculture Center , is a  tulip  garden in  Srinagar ,  India . It is the largest  tulip  garden in  Asia  spread over an area of about 30 hectares. It is situated on the foothills of  Zabarwan Range  with an overview of  Dal Lake . The garden was opened in 2007 with the aim to boost floriculture and tourism in KASHMIR VALLEY. The garden is built on a sloping ground in a terraced fashion consisting of seven terraces. Apart from tulips, many other species of flowers - hyacinths, daffodils and ranunculus have been added as well. There are seven terraces each with a different variety of flowers, especially tulips. With more than 46 varieties and  15  lakh tulips, new flowers are added each year. The tulip is a novelty; however, the climatic conditions of Kashmir are most suited for it. Tulip Festival Tulip festival is an annual celebration that aims to showcase the range of flowers in the garden as a part
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First Snowfall Of Season | Pictures

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Kashmir Valley Has Received Seasons First Snowfall. Whole Valley Is Covered Under The White Blanket Of The Snow. Capital City Srinagar Records seasons coldest Night. The Minimum Temperatures Across The Kashmir Valley Dropped Below The Freezing Point on Sunday. The Early Snowfall of The Season Brings Joy And Smile on The Faces Of Tourists And Locals Who Are Associated With The Tourism Department. Gulmarg, Sonamarg And Pahalgam has Received snow over 1.5 fts. Some pictures of fresh snowfall are given below
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What is Kashmiri Phiran???? The Traditional Dress????

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Phiran is the traditional dress used by both males and females in KASHMIR. The Phiran is usually used in winters to keep the body warm. Design of the Phiran for females is different fvrom males. Males Phirans  are simple in colour while Phirans used by females are bright coloured and beautifully designed with Embroidery and Tilla Work. The phiran a loose upper garment loosely gathered at the sleeves which tend to be wide, made of either wool or jamewar which is a mixture of wool and cotton, with no side slits. A phiran made of wool is called a 'loch'. ... Intricate embroideries or flower styles are a popular function of a Kashmiri ladies phiran. Most of the garments are made of wool, silk designed with intricate embroideries and cotton. The traditionally Poots & Pheran is the most popular form of dress among both men and women With Mughal type Turbans, headgear, Taranga Belt of Pashmina and colored scarf. The Pheran is the prominent attire for Kashmiri women
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Season's First Snowfall In Kashmir Valley???

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Kashmir Valley is known for its beauty and nature. The valley has received first Snowfall of the season which adds more beauty to the Nature. Travelling to kashmir in Winter is just incredible. Snow covered mountains, frozen Dal Lake, Skiing in Gulmarg and Ice Skating and Gondola are themain source of attraction for the tourists. Real Kashmir| Rare Beauty
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Roapkaen, Khag Budgam Paradise Kashmir. Heaven Half Hidden?

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ROPEKAEN It is a high high altitude meadow in the uppsr reaches of Shanglipora Khag area of Budgam, Which offers some of the wonderful panoramic views of the NORTH and CENTRAL KASHMIR. It has the potential to become one of the best camping sites flr trekkers and adventure loving tourists who never get their fill of beauty and wonder.
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Kashmiri Saffron "Worlds Best Saffron"

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There Are Only Two or Three Places In The  Whole World Where Saffron Grows. KASHMIR Has The Proud privilege of being one of these. The Kashmiri Saffron is Known As The "Best Saffron Of The World". It Has a Unique Feature Of Long Stigmas With Thick Heads Making It " Worlds Best Saffron ".The Price Of The Kashmiri Saffron Is More Higher Than The Iranian Saffron. Pampore District Of Kashmir Is Often Called " SAFFRON TOWN ". It Is The Largest Saffron Producing District Of The Kashmir Valley. Here Both Men And Women Can be Seen Plucking Threads From The Flowers To Extract The Spice. The Spice Is Used In Cooking as Well As in Medicines. It Takes More Than 75000 Crocus Flowers To Produce 1 POUND Of Saffron. The Saffron Is Not Picked By Any Machine Or Something Else It Is Always Picked Up By Hand. The Saffron is The Most Expensive Spice Usually Sold In Grams. Just a Small Cluster Of Red Threads In A Small Tiny Bottle.
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The Valley Of Love and Beauty of Paradise Kashmir.

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LOLAB VALLEY Seperated by Nagmarg meadows from Bandipora to the east, the Lolab valley in Sogam is located in the border district of Kupwara, Kashmir. Also Referred to as "VALLEY OF LOVE AND BEAUTY" . Lolab is a combination of three valleys i.e POTNAL, BRUNAI AND KALAROOS. The valley is poetic both in its essence and expressions. And the kaleidoscope of COLOUR and LIGHT that time weaves upon the valley is simply magical in its appearance. HEAVEN HALF HIDDEN Lolab valley Valley of love and beauty. Real Beauty|Rare Frames
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