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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. Canon EOS 5D Mark III 105mm F/8 1/100s ISO100