Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip
Garden is one of the recent additions to the multitude of tourist attractions
in Srinagar. It was established in 2006-07, by covering a sprawling area of
29.6 acres that made it the largest tulip garden across the continent of Asia.
This seemingly endless green patch of land is dotted with about 20 lakh
flowers, which include several varieties of tulips. The eye-soothing verdure
and blossoming tulips lend immense scenic beauty to this garden. What adds to
the charm of this garden is its picturesque backdrop that includes the majestic
Zabarwan and the beautiful Dal Lake.
Tulip Festival is organised at
this site in March, April every year, when tulip flowers are in their full
bloom. This popular event is hosted by the floriculture department of the state
government. During this flower festival, several cultural programmes as well as
exhibitions of local handicraft and cuisine are organised.
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