Unveiling the Grape Village of Kashmir: A Vineyard Paradise

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In the picturesque Kashmir Valley, Repora’s 59-hectare expanse forms the heart of the grape industry. With its southern exposure, well-irrigated lands, and abundant sunshine, Repora in Lar block of district Ganderbal is the ideal location in Kashmir for cultivating grape varieties renowned for their exceptional quality, quantity, and size, ranking among the world’s finest.

What makes Repora the grape village of Kashmir is the south-facing aspect of village that makes it feasible for the cultivation of grapes besides being well irrigated and open to maximum possible sunshine.

In 1930’s Maharaja Hari Singh constructed a bungalow in Repora (which now is also called as Bungli Bagh as the remnants of the building exist there) specifically for grape cultivation, which is now overseen by the Horticulture Department.

In Repora’s vineyards, grape varieties such as Hussaini, Hyderabadi Sahibi, Kishmish, and Anabeshai Rubu have surpassed international size standards. While the global average grape weight is 4-4.5 grams per berry, the Repora’s grapes easily reach an impressive 11.5 grams.

The locals employ a unique technique to preserve the fruit by storing it in earthen pots and covering them with mud. This method extends the shelf life of the grapes to six months.


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