Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday threw open Asia’s largest tulip garden, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, for visitors in Srinagar, marking the onset of spring and the beginning of the tourism season in Kashmir.
Located at the foothills of the Zabarwan Range and overlooking the famous Dal Lake, the garden is expected to attract thousands of tourists and locals eager to witness the vibrant display of blooming flowers.
Officials said the garden features over 70 varieties of tulips this year, along with other spring flowers including Hyacinth, Daffodil, Muscari and Ranunculus, adding to the colourful floral spectacle.
Every year, the garden draws large numbers of tourists, nature enthusiasts and photographers from across the country and abroad during the blooming season.
Authorities have also made arrangements for transportation, parking, security and other visitor facilities to manage the expected rush