Spring in India that is the flowering season and new leaves grow on trees, making it a spectacular sight to see and visit most parts of India. Also, in many parts of India, many festivals are celebrated. As winter ends, and spring arrives, the whole country shines brightly, flowers bloom, lush green vegetation and lively festivals, offering a magical escape to international travelers.
Besides the breathtakingly beautiful landscape, India’s spring festivals add to the vibrancy of the region. Some of the popular festivals celebrated in spring season in India include Holi (the festivals of colors), Basant Panchami (dedicated to Goddess Saraswati), or Vasant Utsav (the spring festival of Bengal).
With the help of the tips and guidance of a travel agency in India, plan the perfect itinerary so that you are able to have an immersive without missing any of the important places and enjoy attending the vibrant festivals.
List of the top blooming landscapes of India in Spring
Spring is one of the best time to visit India, as most parts of India is covered with beautiful flowers and flowering plants, making the landscape look surreal. So if you are visiting India, why not include these breathtaking beautiful blooming landscapes of India in spring:
- Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand
Due to its breathtaking beauty and unique flowers growing throughout the depending on season, the Valley of Flowers National Park is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the must visit destinations in the spring season, as more than 500 different species of wildflower bloom here. Some of the common flowers blooming in this national park are orchids, poppies, daisies, and primulas, making it a surreal destination to explore. If you have plans to visit India in the spring season, do include Valley of Flowers in your India Tour Packages for a unique experience.
Best Time to Visit: March to June
Must-Do activities: Enjoy a thrilling trek to the Valley of Flowers; visit Hemkund Sahib (a Sikh pilgrimage site), etc.
- The Tulip Garden, Kashmir
The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, in short known as Tulip Garden of Kashmir is located in Srinagar in Kashmir and is the largest tulip garden in Asia. Every year during the spring season (that is from March to April), millions of tulip flowers of different colors bloom, the different shades of pink, purple, red, and yellow makes the place look mesmerizing, against it picturesque backdrop of the Dal Lake and the surrounding snow covered Zabarwan Range. This picturesque backdrop looks exactly like one of the postcard images of European countries.
Best Time to Visit: End of March to April
Must-Do activities: Explore the Tulip garden, attend the Tulip Festival, enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake, and do visit the famous Mughal Gardens.
- Munnar, Kerala: Tea Gardens and Neelakurinji Blooms
If you want to explore the tea gardens, misty hills, lush green forests, waterfalls and blooming flowers head to Munnar. Visit the Eravikulam National Park where you can see the Neelakurinji flowers, which blooms once in 12 years. The entire region of Eravikulam National Park looks blue as it gets covered with Neelakurinji flowers.
Best Time to Visit: February to April
Must-Do activities: Visit the tea gardens, enjoy a hike to Anamudi Peak, and take a boat ride at Mattupetty Dam.
Suggested Tour Packages :- 10 Days – Kerala Tour
- Sikkim: The Land of Rhododendrons
In spring season, Sikkim is covered with rhododendrons, orchids, and magnolias, the forests and valleys simply look breathtaking. In fact the Yumthang Valley in Sikkim is referred to as the Valley of Flowers of the East’ and is a must visit destination during the spring season
Best Time to Visit: March to May
Must-Do activities: Explore Yumthang Valley, visit remote Lachung village, and know about Sikkim’s Buddhist culture.
- Shillong, Meghalaya: The Cherry Blossom Capital of India
Shillong is the Cherry Blossom Capital of India of India and other flowers like rhododendrons, and orchids. During the spring season the entire Khasi and Jaintia Hills are covered with pink color, making Shillong a dreamlike paradise to visit.
Best Time to Visit: February to April
Must-Do activities: Visit the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival, take a boat ride in Umiam Lake, and explore Laitlum Canyons.
Spring Festivals of India: A Celebration of Life and Colors
Spring is the season of flowers, but it is also the season of festivals, visiting India in the springtime lets you attend the vibrant festivals of India. The best travel agency in India has years of experience, they will include the best activities to indulge in your trip to India. To not miss out any of the important festivals in India, here is a list of the important ones:
- Holi, the Festival of Colors of India
Holi is the festivals of colors and is celebrated in most parts of India, and is accompanied by colors, music, dance, and festive foods. It is the celebration of the arrival of spring and victory of good over evil.
Best Time to Visit: March
Must-Try Foods: Bhang (herbal drink), Thandai (saffron milk), Gujiya (sweet dumplings), etc.
Where to Experience:
- Mathura and Vrindavan: Traditional Holi celebration and Lathmar Holi in Barsana.
- Jaipur and Udaipur: Holi celebrations in the royal way with cultural performances.
- Shantiniketan, West Bengal: Known as ‘Basanta Utsav,’ it is also Holi festival started by Rabindranath Tagore.
- Gudi Padwa & Ugadi: Hindu New Year Celebrations
This festival takes places in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. It is celebrated to celebrate the New Year according to Hindu calendar. In Maharashtra it is known as Gudi Padwa and in Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh it is known as Ugadi.
Best Time to Visit: March-April
Where to Experience:
- Mumbai and Pune
- Bengaluru and Hyderabad
- Basant Panchami: Welcoming of the spring season
This festival is the welcoming of the spring season and wearing yellow garments. It is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati who is the Goddess of wisdom and learning.
Best Time to Visit: February
Where to Experience:
- Punjab: Celebrates by Kite-flying
- West Bengal: Rituals and prayers in the Saraswati temples.
- Rajasthan: Celebrations at the Amber Fort and Jaipur’s temples.
- Vasant Utsav: The Spring Festival of Bengal
This festival is celebrated in Shantiniketan, West Bengal and was inspired by Rabindranath Tagore’s love for spring season. It is celebrated with cultural performances, reciting poetry, music, and dance.
Best Time to Visit: March
Where to Experience: Shantiniketan, West Bengal
Are you ready to celebrate the season of joy, beauty, and celebration?
Whether you are a nature lover or want to have an immersive cultural experience, spring offers the best experience letting you have an unforgettable time in India. So why not get in touch with the best travel agents and book your India Tour Packages for an immersive hassle-free trip to India.
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