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4 Best Places to Experience Cherry Blossom in India

4 Best Places to Experience Cherry Blossom in India

The blooming cherry blossoms that arrive with the arrival of the springs are not only found in Japan but in many states of India as well.

Oh! What a beauty to look at! The baby pink shades highlight nature like heaven.

The lovely pink flowers called Cherry blossoms from the Prunus tree are shrouded in the valleys and gardens, especially in temperate climates.

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Japan, China, Korea, Iran, and India are some of the countries where cherry blossoms can be seen.

There is a number of varieties of these flowers which looks magnificent.

In this article, you will get to know about the places where you can witness cherry blossoms in India,

  1. Shillong
  2. Gangtok
  3. Shimla
  4. Kohima

Let’s see each of these places in detail…

1. Shillong, Meghalaya

The winter is greeted with the lovely pink flowers that wrap the entire town of Shillong with a soft and warm plethora.

The pink blanket in Shillong is not less than a paradise.

The cherry blossom flowers symbolize beauty and purity.

As the winter sets in cherry blossom clusters erupt across Northeastern India, especially in The Khasi hills.

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The buds sprout by the time of October and November and they bloom in the entire Shillong with elegance.

Every year Meghalaya’s capital city Shillong celebrates hosts the International Cherry Blossom festival with grandeur exhibiting live music, cultural events, dance recitals, and pageants.

Many people also sell local cuisines, wines, and handicrafts in street-side stalls.

Shillong is already a representation of North Eastern Beauty but the cherry blossoms add to the scenic beauty of the place.

2. Gangtok, Sikkim

The pink flowers blooming in the 5000-8000 ft valleys in Sikkim are an angelic beauty.

The clooming cherry blossoms in November squeeze out the beauty of the place.

You will be surprised to know that, in the month of April, a different kind of Cherry flower blooms with a darker pink shade.

If you are visiting Sikkim this month, make sure that you do not miss to view the attractive cherry blossom flowers.

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I am pretty sure you will gaze longingly as if you are in a fairy tale.

The pink shade “Sakura (A popular Japanese cherry blossom) and a different variety called Yae sakura bloom in Sikkim.

Cherry Blossom Festival is also celebrated in Sikkim.

3. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

The blooming cherry blossoms bring back the enchanting smiles of the farmers in the hill towns of Himachal Pradesh.

This is because many tourists are attracted to the amazing beauty of Shimla, especially in the autumn and winter months.

Kumaran, Bhattu, Kandyali, and Kotgarh are some of the renowned tourist attractions in Himachal Pradesh where people visit every year to see the magical spell of the springing cherry blossom flowers.

The potential of Cherry Blossom Flowers to attract tourists every year during the peak season serves as a wonderful landscape for adventurers too.

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Mashobra in Shimla offers massive Cherry Blossom sightings.

Not only this, the entire area is filled with a picturesque view of plums, orchards, apricot trees, and pastel pink blossoms.

The place is sparsely populated but there are access roads and transport facilities. You can choose to stay in the luxurious homestays, and guest houses.

The town is popular as it is a paradise for backpackers.

4. Kohima, Nagaland

The Capital city of Nagaland, Kohima is also known for its splendid beauty of Sakura or cherry blossom flowers.

The dynamic view of the pink-colored trees against clear blue skies offers a perfect tourist destination in North Eastern India with the onset of winter.

The Longkum Village is an ideal spot to experience the blooming cherry blossoms.

The wild Himalayan Cherry blossom flowers are found in the cold regions of Nagaland.

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People in Nagaland also use these flowers for their intensive medicinal and healing properties for repairing skin, wrinkles, and detoxifying skin cells.

This is an exceptional destination with ideal walking trails.

These are some of the best places to experience cherry blossom in India.

The places have unparalleled beauty and offer a perfect destination for honeymoon couples and lovebirds.

What can be more romantic than sitting on your knees and proposing to your beloved with a background of pink trees!

The mild climate, the exquisite beauty, and the breeze are also suitable for a weekend tour.

These places will offer you a perfect photogenic background for your Instagram pics.

Try to visit these wonderful and vivid landscapes once in a lifetime.


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