Kashmir’s almond blossoms in Badam Vaer garden attract tourists in Srinagar

Kashmir has a new tourist hotspot! The Badam Vaer garden has become the latest sensation in Srinagar drawing the attention of thousands of tourists. Reason being the multicoloured almond flowers bloom in the garden. These flower blooms also mark the onset of spring season. The valley looks like a dream at this time.

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Set in the foothills of Hari Parbat fort, which is also called Koh-e-Maran in Srinagar, this garden is simply amazing. The garden has traditional, cultural and heritage significance. The place is also quite pious as several popular religious attractions such as Hazrat Makhdoom Sahib shrine and Gurdwara Chatti Padshahi are also in the region.

Imran, Assistant Floriculture Officer said "During the spring season due to the multicoloured almond blossoms that are in peak bloom these days, people visit Badam Vaer. After a few days, the government is also going to organize festivals with different cultural and traditional activities aimed to promote the spring tourism season.”
Tourists love the garden because it is not as crowded as other places in the city and the overall ambience is also quite peaceful. This is one of the prime reasons that the tourists and locals are drawn here.

The officer further said, “Situated on foothills of Koh-e-Maran, spread over 300 canals, the garden serves as a source of attraction for tourists and nature lovers alike.”

The place is absolutely incredible!