Saffron- the Red Gold of Kashmir, India - 4 Nov 2026 A Kashmiri resident fills a basket with freshly picked saffron flowers at a field during the saffron harvest in Pampore, about 22kms from Srinagar. Saffron is known to be the world s most expensive spice. Often referred to as ‘red gold’ because of its high value, saffron is prized for its rich aroma, distinctive flavour and quality. Saffron is grown commercially in India, Spain and Iran. But Kashmir is considered one of the three prominent cultivating places of saffron all over the world. Pampore India
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Saffron- the Red Gold of Kashmir, India - 4 Nov 2026 A Kashmiri resident fills a basket with freshly picked saffron flowers at a field during the saffron harvest in Pampore, about 22kms from Srinagar. Saffron is known to be the world s most expensive spice. Often referred to as ‘red gold’ because of its high value, saffron is prized for its rich aroma, distinctive flavour and quality. Saffron is grown commercially in India, Spain and Iran. But Kashmir is considered one of the three prominent cultivating places of saffron all over the world. Pampore India
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