Bright and beautiful: Kashmir blooms with Almond blossom

Almond trees at Badamwari in Srinagar are in full boom, marking the onset of spring. (Waseem Andrabi / HT Photo)

Updated on: Mar 25, 2017 3:15 PM IST

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Almond trees at Badamwari in Srinagar are in full boom, marking the onset of spring. (Waseem Andrabi / HT Photo)

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In the month of March, the moist earth gives birth to new life. Flowers, grass and trees, everything comes to life .

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After months of bone-chilling cold, when locals are hurdled under blankets inside their houses, the arrival of spring gives them a reason to celebrate life.

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Situated on the foothills of Hari Parbati, Badam Wari comes to life every year attracting hundreds of visitors.

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For centuries the Badam Wari was the first to reverberate with life with the onset of the spring season in the valley.

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A man takes selfie with the bloomed almond trees at Badam wari in old downtown Srinagar.

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Till 1970, the people of Srinagar would assemble there to announce the arrival of the spring season.

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Locals as well as tourists throng this place in spring to see these blooms, which are a sight to behold.

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Kashmir is known as the fruit Bowl of India. A major part of its total area is under fruit cultivation.

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The white and pink flowers on the almond trees present an enchanting sight to see.