Provence has lavender, Japan has\ncherry blossoms, and the UK has daffodils. But did you know that come spring,\nIndia transforms into a wonderland with dozens of flower varieties? From blood-red\nrhododendrons to pristine white apricot flowers, blue poppies, and pink\ngeraniums, the diverse Indian landscape gets drenched in vibrant colours.\nSpring is more than a change of season in India. It has a special connection to\nour culture. We welcome new beginnings and harvest bounties with a host of\nspring festivals, whether it is Bihu in Assam and Baisakhi in Punjab or Vishu\nin Kerala and Puthandu in Tamil Nadu. Since antiquity, Sanskrit and Urdu poets\nhave composed volumes praising the lushness, cheer and flamboyance of ‘Basant\nBahaar’ (spring). In spring, we look forward to travelling in search of\nsweeping vistas of beautiful blooms across the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tulip Garden,\nSrinagar, Kashmir<\/strong>: One\nof the best places to experience the beauty of spring flowers is the Indira\nGandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, Kashmir. Sprawling over a vast area\nof 30 hectares, it is considered Asia’s most extensive tulip garden. In 2023,\nvisitors witnessed a mind-blowing 1.6 million tulip bulbs in 68 varieties here.\nThe setting is idyllic, too, thanks to the surrounding Zabarwan Mountain Range\nand the glassy Dal Lake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ladakh<\/strong>: Ladakh is known for its high-altitude dry desert and\noutdoor adventures, but few know about its flowers. When spring comes, apricot\nblossoms blanket the western part of Ladakh, creating a breathtaking sight\nagainst the raw, rugged landscape. Intrepid travellers head to the Land of\nMountain Passes in April to see this rare, natural wonder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yumthang Valley, Sikkim<\/strong>: Yumthang Valley in Sikkim, located at a height of 3,500\nmeters, has earned the name “Valley of Flowers” for the abundance of\nexotic alpine blooms that fill the area in spring, particularly rhododendrons\nand primulas. One can look forward to an offbeat experiential tryst with\nnature, soaking up the treasures of the outdoors. The best time to visit\nYumthang Valley is from late March to mid-April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand:<\/strong> The Valley of Flowers, located in the Garhwal\nHimalayas, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for extensive meadows filled\nwith alpine spring flowers like orchids, poppies, daisies, and primulas. Hikers\nand campers love to soak up the outdoor experience in this floral paradise with\nmulti-day treks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Munnar, Kerala<\/strong>: Picture postcard vistas of tea plantations, misty hills\nand gurgling waterfalls are the highlight of the Munnar region all year round.\nBut this delightful hill station in Kerala is also a wonderful place to witness\nthe beauty of spring flowers such as cherry blossoms, orchids, and\nrhododendrons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ooty Botanical Gardens, Tamil Nadu<\/strong>: The Ooty Botanical Gardens, set amidst the stunning\nbackdrop of the Nilgiri Hills, is a paradise for nature lovers, especially\nduring spring. Various exotic flowers and plants thrive here, including roses,\nlilies, orchids, and other colourful flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shillong, Meghalaya<\/strong>: Shillong, tagged the “Scotland of the East,” is\na delightful destination, particularly in spring. The lush green landscapes of\nthe Khasi Hills are dotted with rhododendrons, cherry blossoms, and other spring\nflowers during March and April. The best places to find flowers in Shillong are\nWard’s Lake, Lady Hydari Park, and Shillong Golf Course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Spring in India is a sensory\nextravaganza for nature enthusiasts, die-hard romantics and the artistically\ninclined. It is a time when we take advantage of the pleasant weather, put on\nour outdoor shoes and drown in the colours of nature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Provence has lavender, Japan has cherry blossoms, and the UK has daffodils. But did you know that come spring, India<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6824,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[125],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/creativelyyours.creative.travel\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6823"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/creativelyyours.creative.travel\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/creativelyyours.creative.travel\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creativelyyours.creative.travel\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creativelyyours.creative.travel\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6823"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/creativelyyours.creative.travel\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6823\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6830,"href":"https:\/\/creativelyyours.creative.travel\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6823\/revisions\/6830"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creativelyyours.creative.travel\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/creativelyyours.creative.travel\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6823"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creativelyyours.creative.travel\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6823"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creativelyyours.creative.travel\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6823"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}