MOOL RAJ
Kashmir Valley is renowned throughout the globe for its lush green forests, lofty snow-clad mountains, carpet-like meadows, clear crystal water, colossal waterfalls, wide range of dense and mesmerizing forests, and tasty water from springs.
Almighty has bestowed this much-endowed place with unlimited blessings, and the people of Kashmir Valley are very humble and famous for their hospitality. The weather can be very unpredictable in Kashmir – one day it is quite sunny and the next day it rains hard.
There are a number of religious places in Kashmir as well, like Amarnath Cave in south Kashmir and various other temples like Shankaracharya in Srinagar. People from all corners of the country come to take blessings from these places.
Let us talk about the seasons in Kashmir. As we are well aware, there are four seasons in Kashmir Valley, like summer from June 21st to September 21st, autumn from September 22nd to December 21st, and winter from December 21st to March 21st. The cycle goes like this throughout the year. All the seasons are famous and have their own importance among the people who know the valley.
The arrival of autumn
Autumn is one of the most profitable months for farmers, as the harvesting of different crops takes place during this month. The gentle breeze flows ubiquitously in autumn making it the most lovable season in Kashmir
The leaves of the chinar tree (plane tree) are a treat to watch as they start drifting down on the earth’s surface. The accumulation of snow starts on lofty mountains, which remain for almost the next six months in the form of glaciers. Such glaciers provide water throughout the year to the whole valley.
Autumn is very important for the horticulturalists in the valley. Apple plucking starts during this season, and crop harvesting peaks during this season. The people of remote areas store fodder for the cattle and also stock up on various useful vegetables, pulses, and other materials for the upcoming winters. Autumn is a rewarding time for the people associated with the horticulture industry.
Chinar Bagh and other Mughal gardens witness a huge rush of tourists as they want to get photographed with colourful foliage of plane trees acting as a backdrop… The department of tourism is taking initiatives for the various tourist festivals from this season to the end of winter.
The Kashmir Valley is famous for dry fruits like walnuts, almonds, etc. and has a great variety of different types of seasonal vegetables and fruits. The autumn season is considered a crop cultivation season. Farmers in all the areas of Kashmir Valley are hoping that this season will provide them respite and fulfil their livelihoods. Autumn is quite a pleasant, mesmerizing, sensuous, and gorgeous season in Kashmir.
Tourists come here from all corners of the world during this season and enjoy their time in such a lovely season. During the summer, historical trekking places witness a huge rush of local as well as foreign trekkers.
The author is a regular columnist and Freelance writer
