Asia’s most extensive tulip garden in Srinagar, having a flower of around 17 lakh tulips of 74 varieties with so many colours and fragrances, will be open for tourists on March 20.
Asia’s largest tulip garden, the one in Kashmir has the potential to become the second largest in the world. The tulip garden in Srinagar, also called Siraj Bagh, is situated on the shores of the well-known Dal Lake. The garden’s blooms come in a wide range of colors, and there are more than 74 different kinds of tulips that bloom early, mid, and late.
The 450-kanal(56 acre) tulip garden is located at the base of the Zabarwan mountain range and along the shores of the well-known Dal Lake.
“There will be 17 lakh tulips in the garden this year, representing 74 different types, including two new ones. The tulips will give the garden a fresh, more attractive appearance, according to the assistant floriculture officer (AFO).
For more than a month, more than 100 gardeners, including temporary workers, are working hard to prepare the flower carpet.
The preparation of the garden for the month-long Tulip show requires eleven months of diligent labor. Seasons bring about distinct procedures and tasks,” a gardener stated. “Every flower here carries our sweat and soul, and we work in harsh winters and summers.”
Early, mid, and late tulip varieties have all been planted in the garden by the gardeners so that the garden remains open for a month and guests can witness tulips of various hues and types in full bloom.
Visitors from all across the nation and overseas are drawn to the floral display, which creates the illusion of paradise with its carpet of vibrant blooms. Low temperatures are necessary for tulips to survive.
In addition to the 74 varieties of tulips, the AFO stated that during the tulip season, the garden would also have daffodils, hyacinth, muscari, fully bloomed bulbs, and trees in full bloom.
Every year, a large number of visitors and residents are drawn to the carpet of flowers, which creates the impression of paradise.
A record 4.50 lakh visitors came to the garden in 2024 to witness the full bloom of thousands of tulip bulbs in a wide variety of colors.
Since it was opened by then-chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Nabi Azad in 2007, the Tulip garden has grown to be one of the valley’s top tourist destinations. The garden’s opening marks the start of spring and has accelerated Kashmir’s tourism season.
Originating in Persia (Iran), tulips were brought to Europe in the 17th century after many kinds had been established there. Tulips are most commonly grown in Holland, which is located in the mountainous regions that stretch from Europe to Central Asia. The tulip plantation starts in September, just before the winter season officially begins. Read more
Tulip garden opening dates 2025
Opening Date: March 20, 2025
Closing Date: April 20, 2025
Location: Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Srinagar
Tulip garden timings
Timings: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tulip garden ticket price
- ₹50 for adults,
- ₹25 for children
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Best time to visit Tulip garden Kashmir
The Kashmir Tulip Garden in Srinagar is most enjoyable in the spring, when the tulips are in full flower, from late March to early April. It Will be 1st week of April when the tulips will be in full bloom.
Best Time to Visit is early in the morning as there will be less crowd and the light will be soft which is good for taking photos.
Depending on the weather and bloom cycle, the yearly Tulip Festival typically lasts two weeks, during which time the garden is open to the public.
The Tulip Festival is a celebration of Kashmir’s natural beauty and a must-visit for nature lovers and photographers.
The garden is at its most colorful during this time, with millions of tulips in a variety of hues, all against the stunning Dal Lake and Zabarwan Mountains.
Note: Respect the Garden’s staff, avoid picking flowers and stay on the designated paths.
Hotels near Tulip garden
- Alums resorts
- The Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar
- Taj Dal view Srinagar
- Super collection o Brein Nishat Formerly Continental guest house
- Moustache Srinagar
- Dilaram guest house
Tulip garden in Srinagar is a must visit if you are visiting Kashmir in end of march or till mid of April, add this place to your bucket list and I can bet you will not regret after visiting this place.
Dal lake to Tulip garden distance
Chinar Ghat in Dal lake is near 1 km from Tulip garden
Where is Tulip garden in India located
Tulip garden is located in Jammu and Kashmir state of India.
Where is tulip garden located in Srinagar
It is located near Chasme Shahi Garden and Pari Mahal
When Tulip Garden open in kashmir
For visitors the Tulip garden opens from March 20
Is tulip garden opens in May
No, the flower blooms between March and April
When will Tulip garden opens in 2025?
It is will open on March 20, AFO tulip garden confirmed
