The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, known as Asia’s largest tulip garden, will open to visitors for the 2026 season on March 16, marking the start of Kashmir’s spring tourism calendar.
Located on the foothills of the Zabarwan Range and overlooking the Dal Lake, the garden is set to welcome tourists as millions of tulips begin blooming across its terraced expanse.
Officials said around 1.8 million tulip bulbs representing more than 70 varieties have been planted this year. The flowers have been arranged across different terraces to create vibrant colour patterns, offering a panoramic floral view of Srinagar.
Apart from tulips, visitors will also see several spring flower varieties, including local and exotic plants displayed in decorative pots. Authorities have also created designated selfie points to encourage photography and enhance tourist engagement.
Officials said a range of cultural and recreational programmes will be held during the festival. These include painting competitions for children, photography contests, reel-making competitions, and other daily activities within the garden premises.
The Tulip Garden has emerged as one of Kashmir’s major spring attractions, drawing thousands of tourists from across the country and abroad every year.
The annual blooming of tulips is widely seen as the beginning of the tourism season in the Valley, when visitor numbers rise after the winter period.
The department of horticulture has also appealed to visitors to maintain cleanliness and follow civic and traffic regulations while visiting the garden.
With millions of tulips set to bloom against the scenic backdrop of the Zabarwan hills and Dal Lake, the garden is expected to once again become a key attraction of Kashmir’s spring tourism season.
