Himalayas, which became a status symbol
for the people of Europe over a period of
time. The Europeans loved, cherished, and
made it an integral part of their culture.
Here in Srinagar, seeing these colorful
tulips, one can easily acknowledge the
amount of hard work & efforts put behind
to transform this land into a colorful and
vibrant meadow. No wonder Kashmir is
called a paradise on earth.
About the Garden
The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip
garden is situated very close to Dal Lake,
giving it a spectacular look. This three-
tiered tulip garden is home to around 60
varieties of tulips. Many fountains have
also been placed in the garden to make
the garden more splendid. There is a small
food point here too, where one can savor
typical Kashmiri foods like Bakarkhani,
chocolate cakes, and Kashmiri Kehwa. This
festival also showcases cultural programs,
Kashmiri folk songs, and an exhibition of
traditional handicrafts.
When to go
The Tulip Festival is organized every year in
the month of April at Indira Gandhi Tulip
Memorial Garden, Srinagar, Kashmir. The
dates are liable to change, due to weather
conditions. However, it is advisable that
you check the dates on the website of the
Kashmiri Tourism before planning a visit.
How to reach
Srinagar is well connected to various big
cities through air and roadways. If you wish
to travel by railways, then you can take a
train till Jammu, beyond which one has to
travel by road. And there are regular flights,
flying in and out of Srinagar.
Travel tips
Though India is pretty warm in the month
of April, the weather in Kashmir remains
pleasant. Chances of rainfall are high
too due to which the temperature drops.
Do check on the weather forecast before
working out on your plans.
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