Kashmir’s golden harvest: Pampore’s saffron fields come alive in autumn bloom

Pampore, October 2025:Every autumn, the saffron fields of Pampore, often called the “Saffron Town of India,” burst into a short-lived but breathtaking bloom, marking the beginning of a centuries-old harvest tradition in Kashmir. At the heart of this golden ritual lies saffron, one of the world’s most expensive spices, prized for its use as a […]