Valentine's Day 2025: Ditch bouquets to visit these 6 flower festivals in India

As people are busy celebrating Valentines Day today anticipation is rising for those hoping to spend romantic time with their loved ones to celebrate Besides exchanging Valentines Day gifts like chocolates and perfumes why not plan a trip with your partner if youre looking to create special memories For the wanderluststruck romantics out there the worldrsquos most stunning flower festivals offer the perfect opportunity to keep the spirit of Valentinersquos alive every season According to Skyscannerrsquos Travel Trends 2025 report garden lovers are blooming like never before with a whopping 90 per cent of Indians sharing that they enjoy visiting gardens while on holidayWhether itrsquos cherry blossoms sunflower fields or lavender meadows these breathtaking spots are ready to set the stage for your ultimate love storySkyscannerrsquos travel and destinations expert Mohit Joshi says ldquoFlower festivals offer a romantic and picturesque landscape for those celebrating love so it is not a surprise to see this coming up as a trend for Indian travellers Our insights show that more people are seeing the importance of creating core memories collectively so what better way to do so than travel A key tip to visiting such highly anticipated festivals is to plan in advance as much as possible It helps to get in before the crowd comes in so do some research around when the flowers come to bloom and try to visit at the start of it or near the end of the season Another tip would be to have some flexibility to fly in a few days before your original travel date because often that flexibility will allow you to find a better deal Use the Skyscanner Month tool to have a birdrsquos eye view on when is the cheapest to fly to your destinationrdquo1 The Tulip Festival in Srinagar ndash A Rainbow You Can Walk ThroughWhen to Go Late March to midAprilSpring in Srinagar hits different especially when the Tulip Festival turns the city into a technicolor dream Picture fields bursting with tulips in every shade of red yellow and purplemdashitrsquos like naturersquos love letter to you And while yoursquore there donrsquot miss a shikara ride on Dal Lake Float across the tranquil waters snap Instaperfect shots and soak in the snowcapped mountain vibes Romantic getaway sorted2 Yeouido Spring Flower Festival ndash Seoulrsquos Most Beautiful Season of LoveWhen to Go April 6ndash15Japanrsquos cherry blossoms are iconic but Seoulrsquos are equally breathtaking The Yeouido Spring Flower Festival is like stepping straight into a Kdrama scenemdashcherry blossoms lining the Han River creating the perfect dreamy backdrop for you and your bae Stroll along Yunjungro Road to admire stunning flower installations or hop on an Eland Cruise for unique views of the blossoms And you wonrsquot be the only one ndash Skyscanner has observed 4037 increase in YoY search for flights to Seoul during cherry blossoms season in March3 International Flower Festival in Gangtok SikkimWhen to Go April and MaySikkim isnrsquot just about Himalayan views and monasteries The International Flower Festival in Gangtok is a riot of colour with over 1000 species of flowers on display The vibe is festive and the flowers Absolutely Instagrammable Take a selfie with the dazzling array of flowers and donrsquot forget to capture the beautiful mountain backdrop Throw in a little Sikkimese traditional dress for that extra pop4 Flower Carpet in Brussels Belgium ndash A Colourful Explosion of LoveWhen to Go MidAugustBrussels isnrsquot just about its iconic chocolates and waffles itrsquos also home to the stunning Flower Carpet festival For one weekend every two years the GrandPlace is transformed into a colorful tapestry made entirely of begonias Itrsquos an art form that literally takes your breath away While youre there dive into the quirky vibes of the Atomium explore the funky streets or get lost in surreal art at the Magritte Museum5 Shillongrsquos Cherry Blossom Festival ndash The Pink Paradise You Never Knew You NeededWhen to Go MidNovemberWith over half 56 per cent of travellers buzzing to witness cherry blossoms in 2025 Shillongrsquos Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the top destinations to consider Imagine walking through a forest of soft pink petals falling like confettimdashthis is Indiarsquos answer to Japanrsquos Sakura with a laidback mountain twist Last yearrsquos addition of a Japanese village brought even more cultural flair blending local charm with international vibesItrsquos no surprise Shillong is one of the most popular destinations for Indian travellers in 2025 according to Skyscanners Travel Trends 2025 report So when yoursquore not soaking in the pink magic go explore Elephant Falls Wardrsquos Lake and dive deeper into the Japanese charm with a tour of Lady Hydari Park all just an hour from Shillong Airport6 The Valley of Flowers National Park ndash Naturersquos Love Story in UttarakhandWhen to Go Early OctoberThe Valley of Flowers is a reallife fairytale This UNESCO World Heritage Site features wildflowers against a backdrop of snowcapped peaks Between June and October the valley comes alive with a vibrant tapestry of flowers including the rare Himalayan blue poppy Brahma Kamal and orchids perfect for nature lovers looking to reconnect with the planet and each other Interestingly Skyscanner has noted a 2137 YoY rise in searches for flights to Dehradun in October and a 2837 increase in searches during the month as compared to September