Your journey to Kashmir in April 2023 would not be complete without witnessing the grandeur of the Tulip Festival in Srinagar. The Tulip Garden Srinagar Opening Date is around 20th March. An expansive 30 hectares of the city will be filled with 1.5 million blooms from 62 varieties of tulips, organized by the Floriculture Department. It’s sure to be a sight to behold and an experience of a lifetime!
Tulip Festival 2023
The 2023 Tulip Festival will feature even more attractions this year with an abundance of flowers in the garden and added amenities like free Wi-Fi, more fountains, and washrooms for those with special needs. A variety of other plants such as daffodils, hyacinths, and narcissus will also be planted to add beauty to the area, as well as water channels running through the terraces for extra charm.
Additionally, tourists will be able to purchase souvenirs and sample Kashmiri dishes from the decorated stalls and kiosks located outside the garden.
How to reach Tulip Garden?
The Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden can be accessed in a variety of ways. The most convenient way to get there is by air, as the Sheikh UI-Alam International Airport in Srinagar is near the garden and has regular flights from many cities.
Alternatively, one can take a train to Jammu Tawi or Udhampur railway station and then take a private taxi or bus to the garden. Finally, one can travel by road from cities like Jammu, Delhi, or Chandigarh by hiring a JKSRTC bus.
Timings, the best time, and entry details
The Tulip Garden in Srinagar will start admitting the public beginning on March 20 of 2023 and continues till the end of April. Farooq Ahmad Rather, the director of the Floriculture Department, made the announcement.
The garden will be available for entry from 7 am to 7:30 pm every day with an adult fee of Rs.50 and a child fee of Rs.25. Most visitors usually come between 1 pm and 6 pm.
Bollywood has also shown its love for the garden, with Salman Khan having filmed Bajrangi Bhaijan in the area, and John Abraham’s RAW and Abhishek Bachan’s Manmarziyaan also have been filmed in the valley.
More attractions around Tulip Garden
If you are visiting Siraj Bagh, there are plenty of other tourist spots located nearby the renowned tulip garden in Srinagar that you can check out.
Botanical Garden– Situated on 197 acres of land, it is adjacent to the Tulip Garden in Srinagar, with the two gardens sharing the same perimeter wall. With 150,000 ornamental plants, as well as a large variety of oak species and a rare collection of Kashmir tropical plants, the botanical garden is a great attraction.
Pari Mahal: Located 3.8 kilometers from Siraj Bagh along Cheshma Shahi Road is Pari Mahal, a remnant from the Mughal Era. This seven-tiered garden overlooks the Dal Lake and the city of Srinagar.
Zabarwan Park: On the drive from Tulip Garden, which is only 4km away, Zabarwan Park, the newest addition to the city, is located. It is close to Nehru Park in Srinagar and offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy some traditional Kashmiri music while they dine. Theirs is also a 3D cinema hall, ample parking, and a range of other facilities. Tourists can add this to their list of attractions to visit on Boulevard Road.
The date for Tulip Garden is rapidly approaching and you still haven’t booked your tickets? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the stunningly beautiful tulips at the annual Tulip Festival in Kashmir.
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