Tulip Garden in Srinagar was opened for
tourists on 27 March 2013. Opened by Minister of Floriculture Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed, the garden
soon saw influx of hordes of tourists.
As per the State Floriculture Department a
total of over 1.5 million tulips, of over 80 varieties, are presently in bloom
at the garden.
The department has added 3.24 lakh more
bulbs of 24 new varieties this season to make the garden more attractive. The bulbs
have been imported from Holland and have been introduced in the Valley for the
first time.
This 15 hectare garden located in the
foothills of Zabarwan range is Asia’s largest tulip garden and one of the major
tourist attractions in the valley.
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Pari Mahal, Srinagar
Tulip Garden, Srinagar
Mughal Gardens, Srinagar
Shankaracharya Mandir, Srinagar
Hari Parbat Fort, Srinagar
Khir Bhawani Temple, Srinagar
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Srinagar, at a glance
Places to Visit in Srinagar
Dal Lake, Srinagar
Pari Mahal, Srinagar
Tulip Garden, Srinagar
Mughal Gardens, Srinagar
Shankaracharya Mandir, Srinagar
Hari Parbat Fort, Srinagar
Khir Bhawani Temple, Srinagar
Things to do in Srinagar
What to buy in Srinagar
Srinagar Hotels
Srinagar Map