About the Tulip garden-
- The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden( Model Floriculture Cente), formerly Siraj Bagh, boasts of approximately 15 lakh tulips in over 60 varieties which are the star attraction of the garden during spring in Kashmir, which ushers in the beginning of peak tourist season.
- It is the largest tulip garden in Asia spread over an area of about 30 hectares.
- It is situated on the foothills of Zabarwan Range with an overview of Dal Lake.
- The garden was opened in 2007 with the aim to boost floriculture and tourism in Kashmir Valley.
- The garden is built on a sloping ground in a terraced fashion consisting of seven terraces.
- Apart from tulips, many other species of flowers – Hyacinths, Hyssen, Daffodils, Muscari blooms and Ranunculus have been added as well.
- Tulips are considered the most delicate and sensitive flowers and can grow in a particular climatic condition.
- The climate of Kashmir valley at the end of March is perfect for these flowers to bloom and they are among the first blooming flowers in the Valley.
- Tulip festival is an annual celebration that aims to showcase the range of flowers in the garden as a part of tourism efforts by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. It is organized during the onset of spring season in Kashmir valley.