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Secretary Tourism Kicks Off Spring Fest At Badamwari Park

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SRINAGAR: The onset of spring was marked today with the inauguration of the spring festival by Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, the Secretary of Tourism, at the iconic Badamwari Park located in this region.
During his speech at the event, the Secretary expressed his pleasure about the commencement of the festival, emphasizing that the Spring Festival provides a chance for individuals to unite and commemorate the advent of this splendid season. He further noted that this time of year is ideal for relishing the natural environment, immersing in local customs, and fostering connections with our fellow citizens.
The Secretary further highlighted that such kind of festivals is aimed at promoting tourism and showcasing the diversity and beauty of many unexplored destinations. He added that the department will organize such kind of events across the length and breadth of the UT to tap the potential of virgin tourist destinations here.
Dr. Abid on the occasion also highlighted the government’s commitment to developing the tourism sector, with initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, enhancing tourism services, and promoting sustainable tourism practices.
Speaking on the occasion, Director of Tourism Kashmir, Faz Lul Haseeb said that the department has lined up a series of activities at different tourist destinations across the Kashmir division to give people and visitors maximum avenues for recreation. He added that the department is providing all possible assistance to tourists and visitors who want to visit Kashmir and experience its enthralling scenery and beauty.
Remarkably, during the festival, traditional and historical arrangements were made for the visitors. Cultural events and performances by renowned artists from Kashmir also enthralled the audiences during the festival.
The Festival features a range of activities, like food fairs, and arts and crafts exhibitions, among other activities. Visitors can experience the local traditions, taste the unique cuisine, and explore the natural beauty of the historical Badamwari Park.
Meanwhile, a similar kind of event was also organised by the Tourism Department at Nagam, Chadoora Budgam in which senior officers of the department and a large number of locals participated. (GNS)

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March 20, 2023
Famous Kashmiri Singer Suffers Heart Attack At Badamwari Festival

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SRINAGAR: In a shocking turn of events, popular Kashmiri singer Manzoor Ahmad Shah suffered a heart attack while performing at the Badamwari festival on Monday. The incident occurred in front of a large audience, who immediately rushed to his aid and called for medical help.
He was immediately rushed to the nearby hospital.
More details about his condition are awaited.

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March 20, 2023
First Signs Of Spring At Badamwari

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SRINAGAR: The first to bloom, almond flowers, have marked the arrival of spring in Badamwari and the garden was thrown open for visitors on Thursday.
Blooming Sight: For centuries the Badam Wari was the first to reverberate with life with the onset of the spring season in Jammu and Kashmir. KL Image by Bilal Bahadur
Almond tree is the first fruit tree to flower in the early spring months. The white and pink flowers with a unique aroma attract the nature lovers and visitors from all over.
Situated on the foothills of Koh-e-Maran, the 300 kanals almond garden locally known as Badamwari is dotted with around 1500 almond trees in different varieties.
Though predominantly an almond garden, the garden also exhibits a wide variety of colourful flowers.
Often called as harbinger of spring, Forsythia is the first flower to bloom among the sprawling almond trees in the Badamwari.
Director Floriculture Kashmir, Farooq Ahmad Rather said the garden will be in its full glory in a week’s time and will witness full bloom.
He said the tourists have already started thronging the place and they are hopeful of having a jam packed spring season in Badamwari this year.
“As of now only 20 percent of almond trees are in bloom but in a few days the garden will witness complete bloom. Apart from almonds, different varieties of flowers are also present which make the garden more breathtaking and colourful,” he added.

Director Floriculture further said, “Badamwari has a very rich legacy and we want to preserve the same. More and more people should visit Badamwari like they visit tulip garden every year,” he said.

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March 10, 2023
Famous Badamwari thrown open for visitors

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Srinagar, Mar 09: Kashmir’s historic Badamwari was on Thursday thrown open for the general public while the authorities said that the almond bloom to be witnessed in the next 7-8 days at the garden.
The visitors, especially the tourists from different parts of the country, were seen clicking pictures at the famous and historic Badamwari garden here today.
Javed-ul-Islam, a tourist from Delhi, said that the garden is a wonderful place to click pictures and the people from outside should visit here. “Kashmir is blessed with picturesque places and Badamwari is one among them. It was a wonderful experience today at this garden,” he said.
Director Floriculture, Farooq Ahmad Rather as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) also visited the park today where he said that only 20 per cent of almond trees are in bloom while the garden will witness complete bloom in the next 7-8 days.
He said that the garden is being mostly visited by the people living around Srinagar City and the tourists as well. He added that the garden spread over an area of 300 kanals has 1500 almond trees with different varieties— (KNO)
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March 9, 2023