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Apr 2024

  • By Travelspoc

Hurry!! Immerse Yourself In A Sea Of Tulips In Kashmir

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, formerly known as SirajBagh is one of the most popular and hot-spot tourist destinations in Srinagar Kashmir. It was opened in 2007 with the aim to boost tourism sector in Kashmir. The garden is located at the foothills of Zabarwan Mountain and with its stunning array of tulips in full bloom, the garden is a sight to behold.

This year, the garden boasts an impressive addition of five new tulip varieties, bringing the total to 68 varieties. Moreover, the department has expanded the garden’s area by planting an additional two lakh bulbs, resulting in a record-breaking 17 lakh tulip bulbs spread across 55 hectares of land.

Last year, the garden witnessed over 3.65 lakh visitors, including both domestic and foreign tourists, reflecting its increasing appeal as a tourist destination. Notably, it has also become a preferred filming location for various movie and video productions, with several film units choosing to shoot parts of their projects amidst the scenic beauty of the garden.

Tulip Festival start date: 23-March-2024
Tulip Festival end date: 20-April-2024
Garden Visiting timings: The Tulip Garden opens every day at 8:00 am and closes at 7:00 pm