Ideal Duration: 2-3 hours
Open Time: Throughout the year
Best Time: 1st September - 31th October
Nearest Airport: Srinagar
Nearest Railway Station: Udhampur, Jammu Tawi
Kashmir is referred to as the famous fruit bowl of India. The green apple orchards dotted with snow-capped peaks rising above the horizon is a feast for the eyes.
Kashmiri apples have gained popularity among the people across the globe for its unique yet delicious taste. These Apples are locally termed as Chunt.
In India, apart from Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal, Kashmir is the prime source of the total Apple production of the country. Apples in India are largely grown in Jammu and Kashmir.
Kashmir's weather ultimately is the boon for the optimal growth of Apple and thus Kashmiri Apple is the king in quality. You can make an instantaneous judgment on its uniqueness by seeing the distinguished color, shape, and quality of the Apples. There are around 113 varieties of Kashmiri Apples that the valley can boast of.
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