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Once again apart from Netherlands Saffron cultivation happens only in Srinagar Kashmir and that too at one place called Pampore. Saffron flowers can be seen in full bloom in early spring season

Kashmir has been rightly called angler’s paradise, with a network of rivers and streams as well as high altitude lakes all abounding in trout both brown and rainbow. Trout fishing in Kashmir is far cheaper than it is in any other part of the world. And most importantly, the Department of Fisheries, which controls angling in the valley, works hard to ensure that there is no depletion of stock by indiscriminate fishing which means that you can reve...

There are few trees that are only found in Kashmir Valley and no where in the world. For instance the magnanimous Chinar Tree is one example. It has a close cousin the Maples Tree which is found in Canada. Some Chinar Trees that are found in Kashmir are 300- 600 years oldThe other example is Poplar Tree. This is only found in Kashmir Valley. This tree can be as straight as a pole and as tall as 50 ft.The beautiful Willow Trees are either found in...

Apple Orchards are situated all around the valley. However, apple trees full of fruit can be seen only in the autumn season but is a life time experience. Most people know of Apple trees that grow in Kashmir and Himanchal. But only few know about other fruit trees that grow in Kashmir. Among the many the most popular are Pear Tree (Nashpati), Apricot, Walnut, Almond, Mulberry, Grapes etc.

Kashmir is also known for its unique wild Life which includes Snow Leopard and The Hangul.The Hangul is the only endangered species of its kind found in the reserved forest resort of Kashmir (Dachigam) and nowhere else in the world. Snow Leopard is also endangered species found on high altitude mountains of Kashmir.

Recently the J&K Tourism Deptt. has made facilities available for White water rafting in Kashmir. Amateur rafters can avail these facilities in River Lidder near Pahalgam and more adventurous ones can try the same on the River Indus (that flows from Ladakh) near Sonamarg. People from all around the world come here to enjoy the sport in the cold glacier waters of Indus and Lidder

This place is internationally known as a winter sports destination. It has best kind of slopes available for snow skiing in the country. It remains snow clad for most part of winter i.e. Late December – Early March

This unique ride is available in Gulmarg in two stages. The First Stage is from Gulmarg to Kongduri. The second stage is more steep and exciting for the right tourist. It goes to Al-Patra at a height of about 13,000 ft. Hundreds of tourists enjoy this ride everyday during the peak season.