Apple orchards draw tourists in Ganderbal

Ganderbal, Oct 9: Apple orchards in the Haknar area of Ganderbal are emerging as an attraction for tourists during the ongoing harvest season, with visitors stopping to taste freshly plucked apples, witness harvesting and purchase locallymade apple-based products directly from growers. Located along the route to Sonamarg, the orchards offer tourists an opportunity to experience Kashmir’s apple harvest up close while enjoying the natural surroundings and interacting with local farmers. Besides fresh apples, visitors are showing interest in locally produced items such as apple juice, apple…