Get ready for Saffron Festival, Houseboat Festival in Kashmir this November

Come November, Kashmir will be hosting two festivals – Saffron Festival and Houseboat Festival. The first two weeks of November will be all about celebrating the rich tradition and culture of Kashmir Valley. If you are looking for a reason to visit Kashmir, these cultural festivals are more than apt.

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The twin autumn festivals are always a big hit among the locals as well as tourists. They, for sure, draw a large number of tourists from all over the country and the world.



The Saffron Festival is usually held for three days. Here, you can see up close and personal the fields of saffron – the most valuable spice in the world. Witness how the golden spice is harvested, and you can also buy directly from the source! You will definitely have a great story to tell the next time you invite guests over a biryani dinner, or over a bowl of delicious kheer garnished with saffron.




Houseboat Festival is aimed at celebrating Kashmir Valley’s unique traditional shikaras and their role in promoting tourism in the valley. Without a doubt, the Kashmiri houseboats do attract a lot of tourists from all over the country. Shikara rides on Dal Lake are always so dreamy!


This year, Kashmir has recorded an impressive number of tourists, and is expecting to see a similar flow during the winter months as well. Also, Kashmir has decided to let the popular tourist destinations remain open during the winter months.

1. Which is the most expensive spice in the world?
   Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world.
2. When is the Saffron Festival in Kashmir?
   The Saffron Festival will be held in the first week of November.
3. Will Kashmir host the Houseboat Festival this year?
   Yes, Kashmir is all ready to host the Houseboat Festival as well as the Saffron Festival in the first two weeks of November.