There are only two or three place in the whole world where saffron grows.Kashmir has the proud privilage of being one of these places.There are two locations in kashmir where saffron grows.One of these two places is Pampore.Pampore is a small town which is 15km from srinagar.The saffron plant is very small and its flower is the only part which is seen above the ground.The blomming time of this flower is autumn.Saffron has a unique sweet smell.