Hay fever in Japan, known locally as kafunshō, has become one of the country’s most widespread seasonal health problems, affecting more than 40% of the population. The allergy is mainly triggered by huge waves of pollen released by Japanese cedar (sugi) and cypress (hinoki) trees planted extensively after World War II.

Cedar pollen season typically begins in mid-February and peaks in March, while cypress pollen follows from mid-March through May. The annual allergy wave causes severe discomfort for millions, impacting daily life, productivity and public health across Japan.

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A sudden spring snowstorm has slammed northern Russia, cutting off key transport links and plunging an entire city back into winter conditions. The city of Khanty-Mansiysk faced near-isolation after a powerful snowstorm swept through the region, bringing blizzard conditions and hurricane-force winds in the middle of spring.


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Russia celebrated the arrival of spring with the spectacular Maslenitsa festival, culminating in the torching of a 25-metre wooden structure. This traditional Slavic ritual marks the end of winter and honors ancient customs, drawing crowds to witness the fiery spectacle.
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Srinagar: With the arrival of the spring season in the Kashmir Valley, thousands of almond trees are in full bloom. The pink and white flowers on the almond trees are no less than a wonderland. The famous Almond Garden, &lsquo;Badamwari&rsquo; of Srinagar city, has thousands of almond trees, which are in full bloom and all set to welcome tourists as well as locals. The department of tourism organised a special almond blossom festival as well.
The gardens of the Valley are finally turning into colourful palettes with almond and cherry blossoms. Thousands of tourists are thronging the Kashmir Valley only to witness these beautiful visuals. These are the first flowers to bloom in a season, and Badamwari located at the foothills of Kohi-Maraan mountain on 300 kanals of land, has more than 1000 almond trees.
The Tourism Department says that not only has the domestic tourist arrival increased but the footfall of international tourists has also risen. According to government data, around 200-300 foreign tourists are visiting the valley every day. A special spring almond blossom festival was held at the Badamwari garden in Srinagar City.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;This was one of the first festivals that we organised, and we are planning many such festivals. To welcome the season, we will organise festivals in Yusmarg and many other places. The hotels in Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam are fully occupied, and around 54 flights are coming, and all are packed. Most of these flights are full of tourists. We are also getting 200-300 foreign tourists daily as well, and we are getting a big group of women from New Zealand as well,&rdquo; said Raja Yaqoob Farooq, Director of Tourism, Kashmir.
A huge number of locals as well as the tourists are arriving at the Almond Garden. The social media sites are already filled with pictures of the Badamwari. The government is hoping that all the previous records of tourist arrivals would be broken this spring. The tourists already in the valley are enjoying the view of the bloom.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a very nice place, and it&rsquo;s very unique. We had seen it in the paper and media only. After coming here, it&rsquo;s very nice, and it&rsquo;s worth seeing. It&rsquo;s one of the best places, and one should see it for sure,&rdquo; said Ravi, a tourist.&nbsp;
The tourism department of Kashmir is planning to celebrate the full spring season across the various gardens of the Srinagar City. The people who are visiting are mesmerised with the views of these blooms.
&ldquo;I am so excited to be here, we don&rsquo;t see these flowers in Hyderabad, so I am loving it here. It&rsquo;s very beautiful and very exciting to see the tulips. We decided to come during the season only,&rdquo; said Jahnvi, a tourist.&nbsp;
The spring festivals also attract more and more tourists to the Kashmir Valley.

India News: The famous Almond Garden, ‘Badamwari’ of Srinagar city, has thousands of almond trees, which are in full bloom and all set to welcome tourists. The department of tourism organised a special almond blossom festival as well.

Srinagar: With the arrival of the spring season in the Kashmir Valley, thousands of almond trees are in full bloom. The pink and white flowers on the almond trees are no less than a wonderland. The famous Almond Garden, ‘Badamwari’ of Srinagar city, has thousands of almond trees, which are in full bloom and all set to welcome tourists as well as locals. The department of tourism organised a special almond blossom festival as well. The gardens of the Valley are finally turning into colourful palettes with almond and cherry blossoms. Thousands of tourists are thronging the Kashmir Valley only to witness these beautiful visuals. These are the first flowers to bloom in a season, and Badamwari located at the foothills of Kohi-Maraan mountain on 300 kanals of land, has more than 1000 almond trees. The Tourism Department says that not only has the domestic tourist arrival increased but the footfall of international tourists has also risen. According to government data, around 200-300 foreign tourists are visiting the valley every day. A special spring almond blossom festival was held at the Badamwari garden in Srinagar City. Also Read: JKLF chief Yasin Malik, facing trial in terror cases, tells SC, ‘I am a political leader, not a terrorist’. Who is he? “This was one of the first festivals that we organised, and we are planning many such festivals. To welcome the season, we will organise festivals in Yusmarg and many other places. The hotels in Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam are fully occupied, and around 54 flights are coming, and all are packed. Most of these flights are full of tourists. We are also getting 200-300 foreign tourists daily as well, and we are getting a big group of women from New Zealand as well,” said Raja Yaqoob Farooq, Director of Tourism, Kashmir. A huge number of locals as well as the tourists are arriving at the Almond Garden. The social media sites are already filled with pictures of the Badamwari. The government is hoping that all the previous records of tourist arrivals would be broken this spring. The tourists already in the valley are enjoying the view of the bloom. “It’s a very nice place, and it’s very unique. We had seen it in the paper and media only. After coming here, it’s very nice, and it’s worth seeing. It’s one of the best places, and one should see it for sure,” said Ravi, a tourist. The tourism department of Kashmir is planning to celebrate the full spring season across the various gardens of the Srinagar City. The people who are visiting are mesmerised with the views of these blooms. “I am so excited to be here, we don’t see these flowers in Hyderabad, so I am loving it here. It’s very beautiful and very exciting to see the tulips. We decided to come during the season only,” said Jahnvi, a tourist. The spring festivals also attract more and more tourists to the Kashmir Valley.

Almond blossom draws hundreds of tourists and locals; govt organises spring festival

Germany is experiencing unseasonably warm weather this April, with temperatures soaring above 20°C. Residents in Cologne and beyond are enjoying sunny days, blooming parks, and peaceful walks along the Rhine as a high-pressure system keeps Europe calm and bright.

Germany enjoys warm April weather as spring blooms everywhere

A wave of snowy weather has swept across various countries, bringing fresh snowfall to regions around the world. The winter storms are causing disruptions while also creating picturesque winter scenes.

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Spring has sprung, but we may not see the picture-perfect super blooms Californians have become accustomed to. This year, the warmer weather has tulips blossoming at the right pace, but they likely will not see a super bloom because the wet weather did not germinate the seeds in the garden all at once.

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It's Springtime and also the season when the whole Kashmir Valley turns into a floral wonderland. While thousands of tourists are visiting Kashmir's famous gardens, it's the mustard fields that have become a new attraction for tourists this year. Hundreds of tourists are visiting various mustard fields in the Kashmir region.

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In an exciting announcement on Wednesday, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club revealed that Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog known for predicting the arrival of spring&nbsp;and his wife, Phyllis, have welcomed two new additions to their family.

"We have Babies!! The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club is very excited to announce that Phil and Phyllis have given birth to two healthy baby Groundhogs! The babies are currently in with mom and dad at the zoo that is located at the Punxsutawney Memorial Library, and can be viewed thru the viewing window," the club posted on its social media handle.

On February 2nd each year, Phil’s handlers don suits and top hats in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, in a ceremony that reveals whether there will be six more weeks of winter. Phil is called out from his stump at dawn and, if he sees his own shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If he does not, then spring will come early.

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The tradition of using Punxsutawney Phil to predict the weather started in the 1880s. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club says the reason behind Phil&nbsp;living&nbsp;a long life is a special "elixir of life".&nbsp;They say Phil drinks this magic potion at the Groundhog Picnic every summer, which adds seven years to his life.

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The recent news of the new additions to Phil's family has come as a surprise to everyone, as Phil has never had any children before. In 2025, Groundhog Day will be celebrated on Sunday, February 2nd, but the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club has not yet confirmed if Phil's full family will be in attendance.

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For those interested in seeing Phil and his growing family, all four groundhogs can be viewed year-round at the Punxsutawney Memorial Library. While the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club has not disclosed the names of the new arrivals, it is a topic that is sure to be pondered over during the offseason.

 
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In an exciting announcement on Wednesday, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club revealed that Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog known for predicting the arrival of spring and his wife, Phyllis, have welcomed two new additions to their family.

In an exciting announcement on Wednesday, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club revealed that Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog known for predicting the arrival of spring and his wife, Phyllis, have welcomed two new additions to their family. "We have Babies!! The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club is very excited to announce that Phil and Phyllis have given birth to two healthy baby Groundhogs! The babies are currently in with mom and dad at the zoo that is located at the Punxsutawney Memorial Library, and can be viewed thru the viewing window," the club posted on its social media handle. On February 2nd each year, Phil’s handlers don suits and top hats in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, in a ceremony that reveals whether there will be six more weeks of winter. Phil is called out from his stump at dawn and, if he sees his own shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If he does not, then spring will come early. Also read| New study reveals AI's hidden bias in screening depression in Black people The tradition of using Punxsutawney Phil to predict the weather started in the 1880s. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club says the reason behind Phil living a long life is a special "elixir of life". They say Phil drinks this magic potion at the Groundhog Picnic every summer, which adds seven years to his life. Also read|Couture house Valentino ropes in Alessandro Michele as Creative Director The recent news of the new additions to Phil's family has come as a surprise to everyone, as Phil has never had any children before. In 2025, Groundhog Day will be celebrated on Sunday, February 2nd, but the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club has not yet confirmed if Phil's full family will be in attendance. Also read| Who’s buying it ? This new 'tape-inspired' bracelet worth Rs 300,000 sparks debate For those interested in seeing Phil and his growing family, all four groundhogs can be viewed year-round at the Punxsutawney Memorial Library. While the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club has not disclosed the names of the new arrivals, it is a topic that is sure to be pondered over during the offseason.

Punxsutawney Phil, the weather-predicting groundhog and wife Phyllis, welcome two baby groundhogs

After a season with very little snow a blast of snowy weather could dump a foot or more in some Northern US states just as spring officially arrives. There are winter weather advisories in effect for many states throughout the weekend.

Snowflakes paint the spring landscape in Minnesota

After a season with very little snow a blast of snowy weather could dump a foot or more in some Northern US states just as spring officially arrives. There are winter weather advisories in effect for many states throughout the weekend. Take a look.

Snowy blast in Northern US as spring knocks

Maslenitsa is the Russian Spring Festival, also known as Butter Week or Crepe Week. It is an Easter Slavic religious and folk holiday celebrated in Russia, Ukraine and Belarusian. Watch the video to know more.

Russians burn giant 'black mountain' effigy, folk festival celebrated to mark start of spring

The spring season is just around the corner, and Shanghai's air is suffused with the fragrance of plum blossoms.

Plum blossoms grace Shanghai's centuries-old Guyi garden

China witnessed explosive growth in outbound tourism during this year's Spring Festival holidays (February 10-17), notably surpassing the figures for 2019. The surge in outbound travel from China hit back at hype by Western media outlets that attributed the global tourism slump to a decline in Chinese travelers.

China's outbound tourism thrives during spring festival

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Changing weather patterns seem to be bringing good news for Moscow. After months of bitter cold temperatures, Moscow's residents enjoyed warm spring weather this week. The temperature in Moscow was 4 to 5 degrees celsius above average for this time of year. The weather was also dry and sunny.

Spring weather brings joy to Moscow's residents after months of bitter cold

The weather is starting to heat up in Delhi as the northern belt braces itself for the hot months ahead but the heat has taken its time to come this year and March and early April are surprisingly Pleasant our correspondent has this report on how that worked to the advantage of many.

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Japan's Hay Fever, a seasonal allergic reaction caused by large quantities of pollen from trees during the spring months, is affecting a significant portion of the country's population. Amid the Hay Fever season, which goes from February to May every year, the prime minister of Japan Fumio Kishida has made a commitment to combat it. He referred to the pollen allergy as a health issue that needs immediate government action.

This week, Kishida told a parliamentary committee that hay fever has turned into a "social problem." He added that he would collaborate with ministers to come up with a solution as pollen levels in Tokyo reached their highest level in ten years. "We want to get results," according to local media outlets quoting Kishida.

The symptoms of this fever can range from mild to severe and may include sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, throat irritation, and fatigue. For people with severe allergies, the symptoms can be debilitating and impact daily activities.

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To alleviate the symptoms of Japan Hay Fever, people can take over-the-counter medicines, nasal sprays, and eye drops. In addition, many people in Japan wear masks during the spring months to protect themselves from pollen exposure.

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It is a significant health issue in Japan during the spring months and affects millions of people each year.

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Despite relaxations in face masks people wear to fight Covid-19, so many individuals still choose to wear masks outside to save themselves from the pollen crisis.&nbsp;

Hay fever is quite common in Japan. It is attributed to a post-war reforestation initiative that saw trees being planted quickly to support the nation's building sector. Japanese forests were allowed to increase in density when the cost of imported building materials fell in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Japan's Hay Fever, a seasonal allergic reaction caused by large quantities of pollen from trees during the spring months, is affecting a significant portion of the country's population.

Japan's Hay Fever, a seasonal allergic reaction caused by large quantities of pollen from trees during the spring months, is affecting a significant portion of the country's population. Amid the Hay Fever season, which goes from February to May every year, the prime minister of Japan Fumio Kishida has made a commitment to combat it. He referred to the pollen allergy as a health issue that needs immediate government action. This week, Kishida told a parliamentary committee that hay fever has turned into a "social problem." He added that he would collaborate with ministers to come up with a solution as pollen levels in Tokyo reached their highest level in ten years. "We want to get results," according to local media outlets quoting Kishida. The symptoms of this fever can range from mild to severe and may include sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, throat irritation, and fatigue. For people with severe allergies, the symptoms can be debilitating and impact daily activities. Also Read | ChatGPT can propel four-day work-week? Here's what Nobel Prize-winning economist says To alleviate the symptoms of Japan Hay Fever, people can take over-the-counter medicines, nasal sprays, and eye drops. In addition, many people in Japan wear masks during the spring months to protect themselves from pollen exposure. Also Read | North Korea says US-South Korea drills driving tensions in Korean Peninsula to 'brink of nuclear war' It is a significant health issue in Japan during the spring months and affects millions of people each year. Watch | Gravitas: Is India emerging as a space leader? × Despite relaxations in face masks people wear to fight Covid-19, so many individuals still choose to wear masks outside to save themselves from the pollen crisis. Hay fever is quite common in Japan. It is attributed to a post-war reforestation initiative that saw trees being planted quickly to support the nation's building sector. Japanese forests were allowed to increase in density when the cost of imported building materials fell in the 1970s and 1980s. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Spring equinox 2023:&nbsp;The spring equinox will take place in March this year. Due to its occurrence in March, it is also known as the March equinox. &nbsp;In the astronomy world, the vernal equinox marks the first day of spring, and this is why it is called the spring equinox. It marks the beginning of a new season and is celebrated worldwide with different spring traditions, holidays, and festivals. Spring equinox also suggests the return of sunshine, warmer temperatures, blooming flowers and other seasonal effects. Spring Equinox is that special moment when neither of the Earth’s hemispheres is inclined towards or away from the Sun. But what is the equinox, and when did the spring equinox will take place this year?

<h2>Equinox 2023: What is the spring equinox?</h2>

As we all know, Earth is divided into two halves, called hemispheres- northern and southern. The equinoxes occur when neither of the Earth’s hemispheres is tilted towards or away from the Sun. As a result, the Sun is located directly above the equator and both hemispheres receive an almost equal amount of sunlight. After the spring equinox, the relevant hemisphere (northern one in March and southern one in September) tilts closer to the Sun, resulting in more hours of daylight, with early sunrises and late sunsets.&nbsp;

<h2>Equinox 2023: What happens when the spring equinox occurs?</h2>

At the equinox, both of Earth’s hemispheres receive equal sunlight, which results in equal lengths of night and day. The word equinox comes from the Latin word aeques (equal) and nox (night). According to astronomers around the world, the fastest sunsets and sunrises of the year happen at the equinoxes. On the autumnal equinox (which is exactly like the spring equinox but occurs in September, day and night are roughly 12 hours long each in most parts of the world.&nbsp;

<h2>Equinox 2023: When is the spring equinox?&nbsp;</h2>

In 2023, the spring equinox will occur on March 20 at 5:24 pm EDT (2:54 am IST). This falls on Monday and is the astronomical beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will occur on September 23 at 2:50 am EDT (12:20 pm IST).&nbsp;

<h2>Equinox 2023: What are the March equinox and September equinox?</h2>

For people living in the Northern Hemisphere, the terms like March equinox and vernal equinox are used for interchangeably for spring equinox because, in this region, the March equinox marks the beginning of spring and all the seasonal changes that come with it.

In the Southern Hemisphere, however, the seasons are reversed. That is why there the March equinox symbolises the beginning of autumn and therefore is called the autumnal equinox. To avoid this confusion, astronomers use the terms March equinox and September equinox.&nbsp;

 
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Spring equinox 2023: The spring equinox will take place in March this year. Due to its occurrence in March, it is also known as the March equinox. In the astronomy world, the vernal equinox marks the first day of spring, and this is why it is called the spring equinox.

Spring equinox 2023: The spring equinox will take place in March this year. Due to its occurrence in March, it is also known as the March equinox. In the astronomy world, the vernal equinox marks the first day of spring, and this is why it is called the spring equinox. It marks the beginning of a new season and is celebrated worldwide with different spring traditions, holidays, and festivals. Spring equinox also suggests the return of sunshine, warmer temperatures, blooming flowers and other seasonal effects. Spring Equinox is that special moment when neither of the Earth’s hemispheres is inclined towards or away from the Sun. But what is the equinox, and when did the spring equinox will take place this year? Equinox 2023: What is the spring equinox? As we all know, Earth is divided into two halves, called hemispheres- northern and southern. The equinoxes occur when neither of the Earth’s hemispheres is tilted towards or away from the Sun. As a result, the Sun is located directly above the equator and both hemispheres receive an almost equal amount of sunlight. After the spring equinox, the relevant hemisphere (northern one in March and southern one in September) tilts closer to the Sun, resulting in more hours of daylight, with early sunrises and late sunsets. Equinox 2023: What happens when the spring equinox occurs? At the equinox, both of Earth’s hemispheres receive equal sunlight, which results in equal lengths of night and day. The word equinox comes from the Latin word aeques (equal) and nox (night). According to astronomers around the world, the fastest sunsets and sunrises of the year happen at the equinoxes. On the autumnal equinox (which is exactly like the spring equinox but occurs in September, day and night are roughly 12 hours long each in most parts of the world. Equinox 2023: When is the spring equinox? In 2023, the spring equinox will occur on March 20 at 5:24 pm EDT (2:54 am IST). This falls on Monday and is the astronomical beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will occur on September 23 at 2:50 am EDT (12:20 pm IST). Equinox 2023: What are the March equinox and September equinox? For people living in the Northern Hemisphere, the terms like March equinox and vernal equinox are used for interchangeably for spring equinox because, in this region, the March equinox marks the beginning of spring and all the seasonal changes that come with it. In the Southern Hemisphere, however, the seasons are reversed. That is why there the March equinox symbolises the beginning of autumn and therefore is called the autumnal equinox. To avoid this confusion, astronomers use the terms March equinox and September equinox. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The spring season in Kashmir is from March to May, when almond, cherry, peach, and apple blossoms, as well as tulips, lotuses, and several vibrant flowers beautify the landscape of the Kashmir Valley.

India: Kashmir turns into a floral wonderland

The pink and white flowers on the almond trees are no less than a floral wonderland. And the famous Almond Garden, ''Badamwari' of Srinagar city has thousands of these almond trees, which are in full bloom and all set to welcome tourists as well as locals.&nbsp;

The Gardens of the Valley are finally turning into colourful palettes with almond and cherry blossoms. And thousands of tourists are thronging the Kashmir Valley only to witness these beautiful visuals. These are the first flowers to bloom in a season and Badamwari garden located at the foothills of Kohi-Maraan mountain on 300 Kanals of land has more than 1000 almond trees.&nbsp;

''I came to know about Almond Blossoms from our local guide, they recommended this place, we didn't know that there is Japanese cherry blossom in India, and we would get to see it. We thought it would be one or two trees but it's the whole garden, It's such a beautiful spot, I think everyone would be amazed. Kashmir has been a beautiful surprise for me, We really didn't plan but since spring is a lovely time to visit and everyone here is so genuine and hospitable. We are extremely happy with our visit to the Valley,'' said Swati, a tourist.&nbsp;

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A huge number of locals as well as the tourists are arriving at the Almond Garden. The social media sites are already filled with pictures of the Badamwari. The government is hoping that all the previous records of tourist arrivals would be broken this spring. The tourists already in the valley are enjoying the view of the bloom.

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''I have been travelling across India for around 4 months, and when I came to Kashmir I just couldn't leave. It's been two months since I came here, I fell in love with Kashmir. And it's not only Kashmir but the people here are lovely. Kashmir people have a golden heart and great culture. In Indonesia we don't know about Kashmir that much, Its as beautiful as Europe, '' said Susanna Louis, a tourist from Indonesia.&nbsp;

The Tourism department of Kashmir is planning to celebrate the full spring season across the various gardens of the Srinagar City. The festival will start from Badamwari as almond flowers are first to bloom.&nbsp;

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''We will have a full-fledged Badamwari festival by Mid-March. We are waiting for the full bloom. We are also planning festivals in offbeat destinations like Yusmarg and Pampore. We are expecting a good season, we had a great season last year and even this year we will have a great season. A lot of promotion will bear fruit and it's a great place to visit and I am sure people will, '' said Faz Lul Haseeb, Director Tourism.&nbsp;

The tourist stakeholders are also expecting huge arrivals this spring season as the Government is also planning to open Kashmir's Famous Tulip garden early this year.&nbsp;

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The pink and white flowers on the almond trees are no less than a floral wonderland. And the famous Almond Garden, ''Badamwari' of Srinagar city has thousands of these almond trees, which are in full bloom and all set to welcome tourists as well as locals.

The pink and white flowers on the almond trees are no less than a floral wonderland. And the famous Almond Garden, ''Badamwari' of Srinagar city has thousands of these almond trees, which are in full bloom and all set to welcome tourists as well as locals. The Gardens of the Valley are finally turning into colourful palettes with almond and cherry blossoms. And thousands of tourists are thronging the Kashmir Valley only to witness these beautiful visuals. These are the first flowers to bloom in a season and Badamwari garden located at the foothills of Kohi-Maraan mountain on 300 Kanals of land has more than 1000 almond trees. ''I came to know about Almond Blossoms from our local guide, they recommended this place, we didn't know that there is Japanese cherry blossom in India, and we would get to see it. We thought it would be one or two trees but it's the whole garden, It's such a beautiful spot, I think everyone would be amazed. Kashmir has been a beautiful surprise for me, We really didn't plan but since spring is a lovely time to visit and everyone here is so genuine and hospitable. We are extremely happy with our visit to the Valley,'' said Swati, a tourist. Also Read | US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin visits Iraq, vows defence support against Daesh A huge number of locals as well as the tourists are arriving at the Almond Garden. The social media sites are already filled with pictures of the Badamwari. The government is hoping that all the previous records of tourist arrivals would be broken this spring. The tourists already in the valley are enjoying the view of the bloom. Also Read | Germany planning to ban Huawei, ZTE from parts of 5G networks: Paper ''I have been travelling across India for around 4 months, and when I came to Kashmir I just couldn't leave. It's been two months since I came here, I fell in love with Kashmir. And it's not only Kashmir but the people here are lovely. Kashmir people have a golden heart and great culture. In Indonesia we don't know about Kashmir that much, Its as beautiful as Europe, '' said Susanna Louis, a tourist from Indonesia. The Tourism department of Kashmir is planning to celebrate the full spring season across the various gardens of the Srinagar City. The festival will start from Badamwari as almond flowers are first to bloom. Watch | Why is Estonia's election result important for Ukraine? ''We will have a full-fledged Badamwari festival by Mid-March. We are waiting for the full bloom. We are also planning festivals in offbeat destinations like Yusmarg and Pampore. We are expecting a good season, we had a great season last year and even this year we will have a great season. A lot of promotion will bear fruit and it's a great place to visit and I am sure people will, '' said Faz Lul Haseeb, Director Tourism. The tourist stakeholders are also expecting huge arrivals this spring season as the Government is also planning to open Kashmir's Famous Tulip garden early this year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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