Saffron Festival and Houseboat Festival in Kashmir start will be in November Month

Saffron Festival and  Houseboat Festival in Kashmir start will be  in November Month

Come November, Kashmir can be hosting festivals – Saffron Festival and Houseboat Festival. The first weeks of November may be all about celebrating the rich tradition and culture of Kashmir Valley. If you're searching for a reason to go to Kashmir, these cultural festivals are more than apt.

The Saffron Festival is normally held for 3 days. Here, you can see up close and personal the fields of saffron – the most valuable spice in the world. ​​​Houseboat Festival is geared toward celebrating Kashmir Valley’s unique traditional shikaras and their role in promoting tourism in the valley.

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 us and the world. The Saffron Festival is usually held for 3 days. Here, you could see up close and private the fields of saffron – the most valuable spice in the world. Witness how the golden spice is harvested, and you can also purchase it directly from the source! You will definitely have a great story to tell the following time you invite visitors 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 position in promoting tourism in the valley. Without a doubt, the Kashmiri houseboats do entice a lot of tourists from all over the country. Shikara rides on Dal Lake are constantly so dreamy!

This year, Kashmir has recorded an impressive variety of tourists and is expecting to look at a similar float during the winter months as well. Also, Kashmir has decided to allow popular tourist destinations to stay open during the winter months.