About
nine miles from Srinagar, there is a place called Pampur. Near Pampur on
the banks of the Vitasta (Jehlum) there is a village called Vih. Behind
it there are small mountains. It is here, in Vih, that saffron grows. However,
the saffron trade takes place in Pampur. In addition to Pampur, there is
also a place in Kishtwar where saffron grows.