SRINAGAR: Asia’s largest Tulip Garden, located between Dal Lake and the Zabarwan Hills, will open to the public on March 26 officials said on Friday.
The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, formerly known as Siraj Bagh, was established in 2007 by then-Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad to extend the tourist season beyond summer and winter. With tulips of various colours beginning to bloom, the garden is now being prepared for visitors, officials from the floriculture department confirmed.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is set to inaugurate the garden, which spans 55 hectares and features approximately 1.7 million tulip bulbs this year. Assistant Floriculture Officer Asif Ahmad stated that preparations are in full swing, with final touches being made to enhance the visitor experience.
The department has added two new varieties of tulips, bringing the total count to 74. Other spring flowers such as hyacinths, daffodils, muscari, and cyclamens will also be on display.
Officials said the tulips are planted in a phased manner to ensure a prolonged bloom, allowing visitors to enjoy the vibrant floral display for an extended period.kashmir life