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Ladakh's Apricot Blossom Festival Blooms Bright

Make your way to Ladakh for the Chuli Mendok Festival in picturesque apricot-growing villages. Immerse in cultural programmes that highlight Ladakhi heritage, pick up handcrafted textiles, jewellery, unique souvenirs, and sample local foods

Vibrant performances at Skurbuchan village for the Apricot Blossom Festival 2025 Photo: utladakhtourism/Instagram
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Ladakh is a region celebrated for its stunning beauty, dramatic landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. This summer, it will host the Apricot Blossom Festival 2025, known locally as Chuli Mendok.

The Apricot Blossom Festival is currently ongoing till May 4, 2025, showcasing the blossoming of apricot trees, referred to as Chuli or Halmann. The festival also highlights the region’s commitment to eco-friendly tourism and community involvement at apricot-growing villages such as Garkone, Darchiks, Yulgar, Alchi, Domkhar, Sumoor, Wanla, and Tar, nestled along the Indus Valley in Ladakh.

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