Indian-administered Kashmir is known for its high-quality saffron, a spice derived from the crocus flower. ... Pampore is often called Kashmir's saffron town. Here, women can be seen plucking threads from the flowers to extract the spice. More than 75,000 crocus flowers are needed to produce one pound of saffron.

Indian-administered Kashmir is known for its high-quality saffron, a spice derived from the crocus flower. ... Pampore is often called Kashmir's saffron town. Here, women can be seen plucking threads from the flowers to extract the spice. More than 75,000 crocus flowers are needed to produce one pound of saffron.