The Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden, also known as Siraj Bagh, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir is Asia’s largest tulip garden, spanning over 52.5 hectares of land between Dal Lake and Zabarwan Hills. The garden has attracted around 1.35 lakh visitors in just 10 days since it opened for the season, with 70% of them being tourists. Last year, the garden had 3.60 lakh visitors, the highest so far. The garden features 16 lakh tulip bulbs of 68 different varieties, along with other spring flowers such as hyacinths, daffodils, muscari, and cyclamens. This year, four new varieties of tulips have been added, and the garden is themed around rainbow colors as seen under the foothills of Zabarwan. The garden is illuminated with ornamental lights in the evening, and the central fountain channel has been extended to higher terraces this year. The department of floriculture manages the garden, and they are hopeful of a very good footfall this year as well. The garden’s beauty is weather-dependent, and its life will decrease if the weather is too hot. It is true that the growth and bloom of flowers, including tulips, are highly dependent on weather conditions. Mild temperatures and adequate moisture are necessary for a long-lasting bloom. On the other hand, high temperatures and dry weather can cause flowers to wilt and fade earlier than expected. It is important for the garden authorities to monitor the weather forecast and take necessary measures to protect the flowers from adverse conditions to ensure visitors can enjoy the beautiful display for as long as possible.
Srinagar Tulip Garden, Asia’s Largest, Enthralls Over 1 Lakh Visitors In 10 Days Of Opening
