Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar, formally marking the beginning of the tourism season in the Kashmir Valley.
Officially known as the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, the sprawling site is located at the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range and offers stunning views of the famous Dal Lake.
The garden, featuring over 1.2 million tulip bulbs across more than 70 varieties, is expected to attract massive crowds of both domestic and international visitors in the coming weeks.
The early opening aligns with the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations (likely March 20 or 21), during which large numbers of local families are anticipated to visit the garden during the holiday period.
Officials said this year’s bloom includes not only tulips but also a vibrant mix of spring flowers such as hyacinths, daffodils, muscari and ranunculus, creating an even more colourful floral display.
The Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden remains one of Srinagar’s premier tourist attractions, drawing thousands of visitors annually during its limited blooming season.
In 2025, the garden recorded it’s highest-ever footfall, welcoming over 8.5 lakh tourists. Peak daily attendance crossed 80,000 visitors, cementing its status as a major springtime draw in the Valley. The garden will remain open to the public for approximately one month before closing for the annual auction of bulbs.
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