So, if you are in India this time of year, don't stay inside. Step out. Buy a bunch of fresh coriander from a street vendor. Listen for the cuckoo. Let a stranger throw a handful of gulal (colored powder) on your shoulders.
Visit the Sun Temple during the Navratri of spring (Chaitra Navratri). The stepwells are full, the weather is pleasant, and the Garba dances under the stars are electrifying. A Note on the "Spring Fever" In Ayurveda, spring is known as Kapha season. As the snow melts and the earth becomes moist, our bodies also release accumulated winter lethargy. You might feel a little sluggish or get the sniffles (seasonal allergies are real, thanks to the flowering trees). The remedy? Honey (the oldest medicine) and light, spicy food. It is nature’s way of doing a deep clean before summer. The Ephemeral Magic The tragedy of spring in India is its brevity. By the first week of April, the mango flowers have fallen, the mustard fields are harvested, and the Koel goes quiet, exhausted from singing. The dust storms of April roll in, signaling the start of summer.
While the main trek opens later, the lower reaches of the Himalayas in spring are surreal. The snow is melting, creating roaring waterfalls, and the first wildflowers are peeking through.
So, if you are in India this time of year, don't stay inside. Step out. Buy a bunch of fresh coriander from a street vendor. Listen for the cuckoo. Let a stranger throw a handful of gulal (colored powder) on your shoulders.
Visit the Sun Temple during the Navratri of spring (Chaitra Navratri). The stepwells are full, the weather is pleasant, and the Garba dances under the stars are electrifying. A Note on the "Spring Fever" In Ayurveda, spring is known as Kapha season. As the snow melts and the earth becomes moist, our bodies also release accumulated winter lethargy. You might feel a little sluggish or get the sniffles (seasonal allergies are real, thanks to the flowering trees). The remedy? Honey (the oldest medicine) and light, spicy food. It is nature’s way of doing a deep clean before summer. The Ephemeral Magic The tragedy of spring in India is its brevity. By the first week of April, the mango flowers have fallen, the mustard fields are harvested, and the Koel goes quiet, exhausted from singing. The dust storms of April roll in, signaling the start of summer. spring season india
While the main trek opens later, the lower reaches of the Himalayas in spring are surreal. The snow is melting, creating roaring waterfalls, and the first wildflowers are peeking through. So, if you are in India this time of year, don't stay inside