Spring is the best time to visit Kashmir. The flowers are in full bloom, the valley is green with plantations and there are stretches of yellow mustard fields. For those who’ve seen the beauty of Kashmir in winters, this is altogether a totally new and amazing site!
The fields are a bright yellow with mustard plantations and in the backdrop you can see white snow clad mountains. And not to forget the beautiful Tulip flowers. Of the many things Srinagar is famous for, one is its Tulip Garden that was established in 2006-07. Located on the banks of the Dal Lake, in the foothills of the Zabarwan Range, is the beautiful Tulip Garden that was conceptualized and created by the then Prime Minister of J&K, Mr. Ghulam Nabi Azad. The garden is in full bloom during the spring season and this is the time when the Tulip Festival is celebrated in the city. Over 60 varieties of Tulips are in full bloom and it is a magnificent view. People from all over the places come to be a part of this Festival which is the largest in south Asia. For all those who are looking for the best holiday packages for Kashmir, remember, the Tulip Festival runs all through the first two weeks of April each year.
This year, a unique initiative is planned for launch in the Zabarwan Park at Srinagar – “Keep the Canvas Rolling”. As the name suggests, the project comprises of a huge canvas that is scheduled to roll over to various countries who have agreed to be a part of this initiative. More than 200 artists from 18 cities around will work on this one canvas to create a massive, single piece of art. The canvas will be in Srinagar, from 14th to 19 April. It’s last stop will be in New York (US) where it is scheduled to be from 23rd to 27th Feb 2015. This master piece will then be put to display at various locations before finally being installed at the Zabarwan Park in Srinagar. A Kashmir Amritsar holiday package planned between 14th to 19th April, 2014 will let you witness the live painting of the canvas by some of the artists in India.
Book your Kashmir Amritsar holiday package or simply one of the best holiday packages for Kashmir and view the beautiful city in a riot of colors this spring season!
