Tulip Garden Srinagar
The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, formerly known as SirajBagh is one of the most popular and hot-spot tourist destinations in Srinagar Kashmir. It was opened in 2007 with the aim to boost tourism sector in Kashmir. The garden is located at the foothills of Zabarwan Mountain and with its stunning array of tulips in full bloom, the garden is a sight to behold. Sadly It only lasts for 20 days after which the tulips start losing their color and stance.
The tulips are planted in rows and each row has a different variety of tulip. In addition to tulips, many other species of flowers are also there, including hyacinths, daffodils and ranunculus. This garden also has a number of walkways and fountains that make it an ideal place for people to spend their leisure time in a pleasant environment. It is a seven terraced garden and the water channel flowing through these terraces is what gives the place its unique charm and makes it a perfect spot for families as well as couples who can get some memorable pictures clicked here. It has an area of around 30 hectares and is the largest tulip garden in Asia.
An annual tulip festival is organized by the tourism department of Jammu and Kashmir. This is a must-see event for all types of travelers because it not only showcases the natural beauty of the tulip garden, but also gives visitors a taste of Kashmiri culture through its handicrafts, cuisine, and music. If you are lucky and come in the Starting April or End March you must visit this place.
Things to do in Tulip garden Srinagar
Photography
Picnic
Enjoying the beauty of tulips
Enjoy traditional Kehwa and tea’s of Kashmiri culture
Enjoy Music shows
Visit Art Gallery
Best time to visit Tulip garden Srinagar
The best time to visit the Tulip Garden in Srinagar is during the month of April. This is when the tulips are in full bloom and the annual Tulip Festival is held.The tulips do not survive for more than 20 days.
How to Reach Tulip garden Srinagar
The tulip garden is about 22km from Srinagar Airport (Sheikh ulAlam International Airport Srinagar). You can easily hire a taxi to reach Tulip garden from the airport.
The nearest railway station to this garden is Srinagar Railway station, which is 18 km away. You can book a cab in advance from Travelmykashmir to pick you up from the Srinagar Railway station.
The distance from Lal chowk to Tulip garden is 8 km, so it’s a perfect spot for a day trip! Just hire a taxi or rent a bike from Lal chowk and enjoy the beautiful garden.
Visiting Timings
Tulip garden is opened in ending March and closed in ending April and the timing is from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm every day. Sometimes it goes up and down due to rush and footfall.
