Saffron Fields

It's beautiful to see the saffron fields in Pahalgam. Kashmir is also famous as "Paradise on Earth." It has stunning natural beauty and a rich cultural history. The saffron fields are one of the best places to visit in Pahalgam.

Pampore is a town near Pahalgam in the southern part of Kashmir. The place has many things to visit, but the best and most famous are the Saffron fields. The fields are lovely and a must-see. The place is famous as the "Saffron Bowl of Kashmir" because it has been growing saffron for a hundred years. 

Story of the Saffron Fields

Saffron, also famous as the "golden spice," costs the most for any spice worldwide. The dried stigmas of the crocus flower, officially popular as Crocus Sativus, are used to make it. It takes a lot of work to gather Saffron because each delicate red stigma has to be picked out by hand and dried carefully before using it.

The saffron fields in Pampore are spread out over large areas of slightly sloped land. During the flowering season, which usually lasts from late October to November, these fields turn into a bright purple and gold sea. Seeing thousands of tiny purple crocuses moving in the light breeze is mesmerizing.

Saffron festival 

Every year, Pampore has a big party to honor the saffron crop. During the flowering season, the Saffron Festival is a bright event that shows off Kashmir's rich culture and customs. At the event, there will be music, dance, traditional folk songs, and tasty food that shows how Saffron is used in Kashmiri cooking.

Visitors can also attend the classes to learn more about growing Saffron. The events represent the culture of Kashmir and tell about the importance of Saffron for the Kashmiri people. 

The best time to visit 

The best time to visit saffron fields is from March to November, which is summer. At this point, the valley is entirely of flowers, and the weather is nice. Saffron is a must-visit place during the Kashmir tour package.