Guide To Explore The Grandest Floral Experiences In India

– Abhay Kumar

Neelakurinji Blooms

Neelakurinji is a rare and beautiful flower that blooms in the hillsides of Kerala only once every 12 years. This most unique experience is an essential bucket list item.

Location: Idukki district, Kerala

Season: August - October

Cherry Blossom Festival

Witness an event full of cultural extravaganza, featuring folk songs, dance, and yummy food, with the backdrop of the mesmerising pink and white Cherry Blossom flowers.

Location: Shillong, Meghalaya

Season: November

Valley of Flowers

Spread over an area of 87 sq km, this UNESCO World Heritage Site blooms with an ethereal spread of endemic alpine flowers. It is one of the most popular treks among the Himalayas.

Location: Chamoli, Uttarakhand

Season: July - September

Apricot Blossom Festival

The Apricot trees in Ladakh bloom with the most delicate light pink flowers in the Spring season. With cultural programs and exhibitions of local handicrafts, this festival is a must-visit.

Location: Ladakh

Season: April

Kashmir Tulip Festival

More than a million tulip bulbs decorate the vistas of Srinagar in Spring every year. Experience a grand romantic time in Asia’s biggest tulip garden.

Location: Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden, Srinagar

Season: Mid-march - April

Phool Dei Festival

Phool Dei is a folk festival in Uttarakhand that welcomes the Spring season and celebrates the end of the harvest season. Phool Dei is all about flowers and springtime and is a good old time.

Location: Garhwal and Kumaon regions

Season: March - April

International Flower Festival

Showcasing a variety of flowers, including orchids, gladioli, roses,and cacti, the International Flower Festival is a sublime celebration of natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Location: Gangtok, Sikkim

Season: April - May

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