Srinagar’s famous Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Asia’s largest, has formally opened its doors to the public, attracting tourists and nature enthusiasts from around the world. Located in the Zabarwan Range foothills, the seven-terrace garden is a stunning spectacle with more than 1.5 million tulips flowering in a kaleidoscope of colors. Tourists can relish the stunning scenery of Dal Lake while walking through carefully planted flower beds featuring over 70 varieties of tulips.
This time around, the garden hosts an enlarged collection of exotic tulips, which have been brought in from the Netherlands, adding to its floral richness. The garden also has a rainbow of daffodils, hyacinths, and ranunculus, making it a heaven for photography hobbyists and botanists. The government has made extra efforts to provide an immersive experience by adding guided tours, flower shows, and selfie points to beckon in tourists.The tulip bloom, that lasts for just about three to four weeks, is the beginning of Kashmir’s peak tourism season.
Administrators are expecting a record number of visitors this year, and thousands of people are expected to arrive every day. Local enterprises, ranging from hotels to restaurants, and handicraft sellers are expecting a major economic lift as tourists troop into the state to see the flower show. Extra security and crowd management have been instituted to facilitate an easy experience for the visitors.
The tulip garden not only reflects the natural beauty of Kashmir but is also a representation of peace and cultural heritage. Authorities stress that such projects place Kashmir on the tourism map of the world, advocating for eco-tourism and sustainable growth. With its otherworldly landscapes, the garden has become an essential stop for tourists, nature enthusiasts, and social media fanatics who want to capture its unique beauty.
