Tulip Garden-Largest in Asia
The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, one of the tulip gardens in Kashmir stands first as the largest tulip garden in Asia. Having multi-coloured and many varieties of tulips, it becomes an aesthetic place with millions of tulips spread over 30 hectares of land.
The Siraj Bagh, which was the previous name of this garden, stands on the slopes of the Zabarwan hills in Srinagar, in the form of seven terraces. This beautiful marvel makes one’s heart beat faster with its charm.
History of Tulip Garden
The tulip garden of Srinagar, first a flower nursery witnessed conversion into a tourist place in 2007. Having a history of many centuries of tulip growing, this garden turned out as the best piece for showcasing Kashmir’s floriculture. This garden with thousands of tulips at its starting, today hosts around 1.5 million tulip bulbs. Srinagar Tulip Festival happens every year with the spring festival of Kashmir.
Tulip Festival in Kashmir
Srinagar Tulip Festival, hosted in the month of April every year, showcases the charming setting of millions of tulips in the Tulip Garden. This attracts visitors from faraway areas to witness the heavenly garden of tulips.
Tulips are delicate flowers with a short life and that allows the tulip festival to only have a duration of around 20 days. This means you need to pre-plan the visit to see this beauty which you can do with us here. The Tulip Festival is a part of the Spring Festival Kashmir.
Tulips in the Garden
According to the authorities, the garden hosts around 68 varieties of tulips. Among these are many varieties recently brought from European countries like Amsterdam and Holland. The management of the garden adds more varieties of tulips to the garden every year.
The tulips, grown in rows of different colours and many other patterns, give the garden an artistic look. Some of the tulip varieties are Parrot Tulip, Bi-Colored Standard Tulip, Fringed Tulip, Double Blooms, Fosteriana Tulip and Triumph.
Other Flowers and Plants
The Tulip Garden offers other beautiful plants like Hyacinths, Daffodils, tulip trees, and Narcissus. The garden also has Chinar Trees planted at the end of the last terrace. Book in advance and witness the lively Tulip Festival with us here.
Experience of the Srinagar Tulip Festival
You enter the Tulip Garden and walk through the paved path of the garden, leading to the first terrace. The sight of thousands of tulips makes you fully mesmerized by the view and you wonder how this beauty exists. There are food stalls and kiosks in and outside of the garden that serve various foods and drinks. Some fountains in the garden add to the lively environment.
When to Witness?
Want to catch the Srinagar Tulip Festival? The best time is in the April month. Usually, the festival is celebrated till April 20. Visit our website and book today to witness one of the best spring celebrations in Kashmir, in the largest tulip garden in Asia.
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FAQs
Where does the Tulip Garden lie?
The Tulip Garden lies in Srinagar City, on the foothills of Zabarwan Hills.
When to witness the Tulip Festival?
The Tulip Festival in Kashmir Takes place in the month of April every year.
How many varieties of tulips grow in the Tulip Garden?
According to sources, the Tulip Garden hosts around 64 varieties of Tulips.
How much does a ticket at Tulip Garden cost?
The ticket for adults costs Rs 60 and for children Rs 25.
How many tulips belong to the Tulip Garden in Srinagar?
Around 1.5 million tulips grow in the Tulip Garden in Srinagar.
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