For many children battling cancer, hospital rooms, treatments, and uncertainty define daily life. But on a bright spring day in Kashmir, a group of young patients stepped beyond those walls and into a world of colour, laughter, and fleeting normalcy at Srinagar's Asia's Largest Tulip Garden.The special outing, flagged off by Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie, Director of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) and EOSG, was more than just a recreational visit, it was, for the children, a rare chance to feel like children again.Accompanied by doctors and caregivers, the young patients often referred to as “little warriors” within hospital corridors wandered through rows of blooming tulips, their faces lighting up with excitement. For a few hours, medical routines gave way to laughter, photographs, and the simple joy of being outdoors.“I forgot I was sick today,” one child quietly remarked, echoing a sentiment many seemed to share.Doctors present at the outing emphasized that such experiences are not merely symbolic. Speaking at the event, Prof. Ganie explained that positive emotional environments can influence the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis, helping reduce stress and improve overall well-being, an important factor in long-term recovery, especially for children undergoing intensive treatments.Senior faculty including Prof. Feroz Shaheen, Dr. Akbar A. Shah, Prof. Imran Hafeez, Prof. G. H. Yatoo, and Dr. Faisal Guru were present, underscoring the collective commitment of the medical community toward holistic care.Behind the scenes, the outing was made possible with support from the Department of Floriculture, Parks &amp; Gardens, J&amp;K. Prof. Ganie expressed gratitude to Zubair Ahmed and Mathoora Masoom for ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience, including complimentary entry and refreshments.For parents and caregivers, the day carried its own emotional weight. Watching their children smile freely without the shadow of illness dominating every moment offered a sense of relief and hope.Medical staff remained by the children’s side, ensuring safety while quietly witnessing moments that reaffirm why such initiatives matter.The outing also marked the beginning of a broader effort. Organizers shared plans to extend similar experiences to cancer survivors and children living with chronic conditions like diabetes, as well as to those who could not attend this time.

For parents and caregivers, the day carried its own emotional weight. Watching their children smile freely without the shadow of illness dominating every moment offered a sense of relief and hope.

For many children battling cancer, hospital rooms, treatments, and uncertainty define daily life. But on a bright spring day in Kashmir, a group of young patients stepped beyond those walls and into a world of colour, laughter, and fleeting normalcy at Srinagar's Asia's Largest Tulip Garden. The special outing, flagged off by Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie, Director of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) and EOSG, was more than just a recreational visit, it was, for the children, a rare chance to feel like children again. Accompanied by doctors and caregivers, the young patients often referred to as “little warriors” within hospital corridors wandered through rows of blooming tulips, their faces lighting up with excitement. For a few hours, medical routines gave way to laughter, photographs, and the simple joy of being outdoors. “I forgot I was sick today,” one child quietly remarked, echoing a sentiment many seemed to share. Doctors present at the outing emphasized that such experiences are not merely symbolic. Speaking at the event, Prof. Ganie explained that positive emotional environments can influence the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis, helping reduce stress and improve overall well-being, an important factor in long-term recovery, especially for children undergoing intensive treatments. Senior faculty including Prof. Feroz Shaheen, Dr. Akbar A. Shah, Prof. Imran Hafeez, Prof. G. H. Yatoo, and Dr. Faisal Guru were present, underscoring the collective commitment of the medical community toward holistic care. Behind the scenes, the outing was made possible with support from the Department of Floriculture, Parks & Gardens, J&K. Prof. Ganie expressed gratitude to Zubair Ahmed and Mathoora Masoom for ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience, including complimentary entry and refreshments. For parents and caregivers, the day carried its own emotional weight. Watching their children smile freely without the shadow of illness dominating every moment offered a sense of relief and hope. Medical staff remained by the children’s side, ensuring safety while quietly witnessing moments that reaffirm why such initiatives matter.The outing also marked the beginning of a broader effort. Organizers shared plans to extend similar experiences to cancer survivors and children living with chronic conditions like diabetes, as well as to those who could not attend this time.

For parents and caregivers, the day carried its own emotional weight. Watching their children smile freely without the shadow of illness dominating every moment offered a sense of relief and hope.

A day beyond disease: Young cancer patients find joy at Srinagar’s Tulip Garden

Spring has painted Srinagar in vibrant colours as the iconic Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden attracts nearly 1 lakh visitors in just two weeks. The annual bloom has transformed Asia’s largest tulip garden into a major tourist hotspot, drawing travellers from across India and abroad. Nestled against the scenic Zabarwan Range and overlooking Dal Lake, the festival highlights Kashmir’s growing tourism revival and seasonal charm. Here’s how the tulip spectacle is boosting local travel, culture, and the regional economy this spring.


Tulip Magic in Srinagar: 1 Lakh Visitors in 2 Weeks

In less than two weeks since its grand opening on March 16, Srinagar’s Asia’s largest Tulip Garden has already welcomed over 100,000 visitors. The garden has been drawing massive crowds each day, as people flock in large numbers to witness the breathtaking floral spectacle that transforms the Kashmir Valley into a mesmerising floral wonderland. &nbsp; Set between Dal Lake and the Zabarwan Hills, Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar has witnessed over 100,000 visitors so far. Tulip Garden is home to more than 1.8 million tulips spanning over 70 vibrant varieties this year. Blooming in spectacular colours, the garden stands as a highlight of the spring season and continues to be a major attraction for tourists visiting the Kashmir Valley. “Yesterday evening, the number of visitors reached 120,000. We have observed a trend where weekends and holidays attract significantly higher footfall, with at least 20,000 visitors in the garden. On working days, the rush is slightly lower, ranging between 12,000 and 15,000 visitors. However, the overall trend is steadily increasing. As we approach the peak of the Tulip bloom, we expect the number of visitors to rise even further in the coming days,” said Mathoora Masoom, Director of Floriculture.

Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar has witnessed over 100,000 visitors so far.

The Tulip Garden has played a significant role in drawing increasing numbers of tourists to the Kashmir Valley during the spring season. In response to the growing influx of visitors, the government has advanced its opening schedule. While the garden traditionally opens in the first week of April, it has now been opened two weeks earlier, on March 16. Since then, tourists have been flocking to the garden in large numbers to witness its vibrant blooms. “It’s incredibly beautiful, truly mesmerising to the eyes. The moment I entered, I felt a deep sense of peace just looking at the garden. It’s so captivating that I’m almost at a loss for words. We had come last year as well, but the Tulip Garden was closed, so this time we made a special plan to visit. And honestly, it’s even more stunning than what we’ve seen in movies and on social media,” said Saima M, a tourist. Hundreds of gardeners and staff work tirelessly, day and night, to prepare the garden for the public. It takes nearly six months of dedicated effort, with extensive planning beginning well in advance of the garden’s opening.&nbsp;“The experience has been wonderful. We visited last year in June, but the Tulip Garden was closed at that time, so this year we came especially to see it. It’s incredibly beautiful, truly an amazing experience. The moment we entered, it felt like we had arrived in a completely different place. In reality, it’s far more stunning than anything we had imagined. No one should hesitate while planning a trip to Kashmir; everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime,” said Faiz M, a tourist. &nbsp;A few years ago, the garden was recognised by the World Book of Records (London) as Asia’s largest tulip garden.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-s-army-turns-decommissioned-bridge-into-himalayan-cafe-in-tawang-1774545408868">India's Army turns decommissioned bridge into Himalayan cafe in Tawang</a>

Set between Dal Lake and the Zabarwan Hills, Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar has witnessed over 100,000 visitors so far. Tulip Garden is home to more than 1.8 million tulips spanning over 70 vibrant varieties this year.

In less than two weeks since its grand opening on March 16, Srinagar’s Asia’s largest Tulip Garden has already welcomed over 100,000 visitors. The garden has been drawing massive crowds each day, as people flock in large numbers to witness the breathtaking floral spectacle that transforms the Kashmir Valley into a mesmerising floral wonderland. Set between Dal Lake and the Zabarwan Hills, Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar has witnessed over 100,000 visitors so far. Tulip Garden is home to more than 1.8 million tulips spanning over 70 vibrant varieties this year. Blooming in spectacular colours, the garden stands as a highlight of the spring season and continues to be a major attraction for tourists visiting the Kashmir Valley. “Yesterday evening, the number of visitors reached 120,000. We have observed a trend where weekends and holidays attract significantly higher footfall, with at least 20,000 visitors in the garden. On working days, the rush is slightly lower, ranging between 12,000 and 15,000 visitors. However, the overall trend is steadily increasing. As we approach the peak of the Tulip bloom, we expect the number of visitors to rise even further in the coming days,” said Mathoora Masoom, Director of Floriculture.

Set between Dal Lake and the Zabarwan Hills, Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar has witnessed over 100,000 visitors so far. Tulip Garden is home to more than 1.8 million tulips spanning over 70 vibrant varieties this year.

Tulip bloom fever: Over 1 lakh visitors flock to Srinagar garden

The tulip garden was initially expected to open to the general public in the last week of March. However, due to changes in weather patterns, the decision was made to advance the opening, allowing visitors earlier access than originally planned.


J&K: Srinagar Tulip Garden Opens to Mark Start of Spring Tourism Season

Nestled between Dal Lake and the Zabarwan Hills, Asia’s largest tulip garden in Srinagar is all set to open on March 16. This year, the garden will showcase nearly 1.8 million tulips of around 70 vibrant varieties. To make the display even more breathtaking, the density of the flowerbeds has been increased, promising a richer and more spectacular floral panorama. With many tulips already in full bloom, the garden truly resembles a mesmerising floral wonderland. &nbsp;&nbsp;“The Tulip Garden will be opened to the public from March 16 and will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister. Several improvements have been made ahead of the new season. This year, around 1.8 million tulips of more than 70 varieties have been planted. We have also introduced an online ticketing facility, and special efforts have been made to enhance the visitor experience and maintain cleanliness throughout the garden,” said Mathoora Masoom, Director of Floriculture.&nbsp;The garden was initially expected to open to the general public in the last week of March. However, due to changes in weather patterns, the decision was made to advance the opening, allowing visitors earlier access than originally planned.&nbsp;Last year, around 8.25 lakh people visited the garden to witness the colourful spectacle. This year, the Floriculture Department is expecting an even higher turnout, as the event also marks the beginning of the tourism season.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Tulip Garden has played a significant role in attracting an increasing number of tourists to the Kashmir Valley during the spring season. Authorities are hopeful that all previous visitor records will be surpassed this year.&nbsp;The Garden was made in 2008 by the then Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Ghulam Nabi Azad. And a few years ago, the garden was included in the World Book of Records (London) as Asia's largest Tulip Garden.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-police-bsf-recover-heroin-worth-rs-12-crore-near-international-border-in-drone-drop-bust-1773393353153">Jammu Police, BSF recover heroin worth Rs 12 crore near international border in drone drop bust</a> &nbsp;

The tulip garden was initially expected to open to the general public in the last week of March. However, due to changes in weather patterns, the decision was made to advance the opening, allowing visitors earlier access than originally planned.

Nestled between Dal Lake and the Zabarwan Hills, Asia’s largest tulip garden in Srinagar is all set to open on March 16. This year, the garden will showcase nearly 1.8 million tulips of around 70 vibrant varieties. To make the display even more breathtaking, the density of the flowerbeds has been increased, promising a richer and more spectacular floral panorama. With many tulips already in full bloom, the garden truly resembles a mesmerising floral wonderland. “The Tulip Garden will be opened to the public from March 16 and will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister. Several improvements have been made ahead of the new season. This year, around 1.8 million tulips of more than 70 varieties have been planted. We have also introduced an online ticketing facility, and special efforts have been made to enhance the visitor experience and maintain cleanliness throughout the garden,” said Mathoora Masoom, Director of Floriculture. The garden was initially expected to open to the general public in the last week of March. However, due to changes in weather patterns, the decision was made to advance the opening, allowing visitors earlier access than originally planned. Last year, around 8.25 lakh people visited the garden to witness the colourful spectacle. This year, the Floriculture Department is expecting an even higher turnout, as the event also marks the beginning of the tourism season. The Tulip Garden has played a significant role in attracting an increasing number of tourists to the Kashmir Valley during the spring season. Authorities are hopeful that all previous visitor records will be surpassed this year. The Garden was made in 2008 by the then Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Ghulam Nabi Azad. And a few years ago, the garden was included in the World Book of Records (London) as Asia's largest Tulip Garden. Also read: Jammu Police, BSF recover heroin worth Rs 12 crore near international border in drone drop bust

The tulip garden was initially expected to open to the general public in the last week of March. However, due to changes in weather patterns, the decision was made to advance the opening, allowing visitors earlier access than originally planned.

Asia’s largest Tulip Garden ready to welcome visitors from March 16

Business & Economy: The timing of the attack couldn't be more economically devastating as it threatens to undo years of work building Brand Kashmir.

What began as a hopeful tourist season in Kashmir has taken a tragic and abrupt turn. On April 22, terrorists launched a deadly attack in the serene hill town of Pahalgam, killing 28 people—many of them tourists. In minutes, the meadow of pines and snow-draped peaks was transformed into a tableau of fear. Tourists, once crowding the bustling streets and valleys, were seen fleeing with their luggage, triggering the worst setback to Kashmir’s tourism economy in recent memory. Kashmir Tourism: Backbone for UT’s economy The attack comes at a time when Kashmir was riding a historic tourism wave. In 2024, Jammu and Kashmir saw its highest-ever footfall, with over 34.98 lakh tourists visiting the region. Of these, 5.17 lakh were pilgrims who completed the Amarnath Yatra, while international tourism recorded a massive revival—from just 1,614 visitors in 2021 to 43,654 in 2024. This growth is not only symbolic but vital: tourism contributes 8.47 per cent to the Union Territory’s GDP, according to the latest Economic Survey Report 2024–25 tabled by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the Assembly. Here’s a snapshot of Kashmir’s tourism growth over the last four years: Year Total Tourists Foreign Tourists 2021 6,65,777 1,614 2022 26,73,442 19,947 2023 31,55,835 37,678 2024 34,98,702 43,654 Source: Economic Survey Report 2024-25 The timing of the attack couldn't be more economically devastating. The summer season, which begins in late March and stretches until October, accounts for the lion’s share of Kashmir’s annual tourism income. Just before the attack, over 8.14 lakh visitors had thronged to Srinagar’s Tulip Garden—the largest in Asia—in the first 26 days of its opening on March 26. The garden had also attracted more than 3,000 international tourists, signaling that Kashmir was regaining its charm on the global map. Centre efforts to bring normalcy back in valley & building Kashmir brand The branding effort had not come easy. Since the revocation of Article 370, the Centre had gone all-in to reposition Kashmir as a secure, investor-ready alpine destination. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government had introduced a series of economic and promotional reforms tailored to transform the region’s conflict-ridden past into a tourism-driven future. This included the introduction of a new tourism policy with 75 heritage and spiritual sites, the rapid expansion of air and rail connectivity, and a ₹1,000 crore infrastructure boost. The Centre also actively wooed Bollywood and international filmmakers with a revamped film policy, hosted international marathons, and even held India’s first F4 car show in Srinagar. A major milestone was achieved in May 2023, when Srinagar hosted the G20 Tourism Working Group meeting. Over 60 international delegates participated, bringing global attention and perceived stability to the Valley. Events like the Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg and high-level investor summits were part of a larger strategic blueprint to privatize and modernize tourism, and position Kashmir as a new growth frontier. Now, all that momentum hangs in the balance. The Pahalgam attack has not only struck at the heart of the tourism economy but threatens to undo years of work building Brand Kashmir. Tour operators are reporting mass cancellations, hotels are emptying out, and transport services are facing sharp declines in demand. The cascading effect is already being felt by shikara operators, handicraft vendors, taxi drivers, and hoteliers—many of whom had taken loans post-COVID to scale up their services in anticipation of the peak season. For them, the blow is not just emotional—it’s financially crippling. The concern now is that the attack will once again reframe Kashmir in international headlines as a conflict zone, undermining the carefully cultivated perception of normalcy. International tourism, destination weddings, and foreign investments may all take a backseat as the global travel community re-evaluates safety concerns. For a region that had just begun to move beyond its troubled past, this attack is not only a humanitarian tragedy but a branding crisis of immense proportions. What happens next will be a test of both governance and narrative control. The government may need to deploy a combination of emergency economic relief and aggressive reputation management—ranging from financial support for local businesses to international PR efforts that reposition the region as safe for visitors and investors alike. Kashmir had almost succeeded in rebranding itself as India’s high-altitude economic miracle. But in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, it risks slipping back into silence, shadows, and scepticism—unless the political and economic response is swift, strategic, and visible.

Pahalgham terror attack leaves Kashmir brand into Ghost Town

Asia’s largest tulip garden in Srinagar is witnessing a record-breaking tourist season with over 5 lakh visitors in just 15 days since opening on March 26. With over 1.7 million tulips of 74 varieties, the garden has turned into a vibrant paradise, attracting nature lovers and photographers from across the world. Watch this report!

J&K: Srinagar's tulip garden gets 5,00,000 visitor in 15 days

Srinagar: Over half a million visitors have visited Asia&rsquo;s Largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar in just 15 days of its opening, breaking all its previous records. Nestled between the Dal Lake and Zabarwan hills, Asia&rsquo;s largest tulip garden in Srinagar has over 1.7 million tulips of 74 varieties this year. And it remains one of the main attractions for the tourists visiting the valley in the spring season.
The tulip garden in Srinagar has witnessed a record number of visitors in 15 days since it was opened to the public. All the previous records of tourist footfall have been broken this year. Over half a million people have already visited the garden.&nbsp;
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Since the tulips are in full bloom, the garden looks no less than a floral wonderland.
&ldquo;We are very much overwhelmed by the response of the tourists that they have shown to us. This iconic garden has been very successful in captivating the attention of tourists from across the world. We have crossed half a million tourists in just fifteen days, which is a new record. Last year, we witnessed around 4.46 lakh tourists in 33 days, and this record was broken in just fifteen days this year. It&rsquo;s a big milestone for us,&rdquo; said Asif Ahmad Itoo, Floriculture Officer.&nbsp;
The tulip garden has played a major role in attracting tourists to Kashmir Valley during the spring season. And seeing the huge rush of visitors, the government has opened the garden much before the earlier time. It used to open in the first week of April, and this time it was opened a week earlier on March 26. The tourists are flocking to the garden in huge numbers.
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&ldquo;It was very nice, and it&rsquo;s very beautiful. Every tulip is fully blossomed and looks so surreal and out of this world, and the view of these lines of tulips, one after another, is just breathtaking. I saw this garden three years ago but it was not as blossomed as it is right now and it&rsquo;s looking so beautiful,&rdquo; said Saumya, a tourist
Hundreds of gardeners and staff work day and night to prepare the garden for public viewing. It takes around 6 months to get the garden ready, and huge planning is done much earlier before the opening of the garden.
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&ldquo;I am loving it, I am not a flower aficionado but looking at these tulips and the variety I am seeing here&hellip; I&rsquo;ve never seen before. Even in Delhi&rsquo;s Mughal Garden, we have tulips, but that is nothing in comparison to this. Seeing the blooming tulip in the fields is just breathtaking,&rdquo; said Vipul, another tourist.
The garden was set up in 2008 when Ghulam Nabi Azad was the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir. A few years ago, the garden was included in the World Book of Records (London) as Asia&rsquo;s largest tulip garden.
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India News: Last year, we witnessed around 4.46 lakh tourists in 33 days, and this record was broken in just fifteen days this year. It’s a big milestone for us, said Asif Ahmad Itoo, Floriculture Officer.

Srinagar: Over half a million visitors have visited Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar in just 15 days of its opening, breaking all its previous records. Nestled between the Dal Lake and Zabarwan hills, Asia’s largest tulip garden in Srinagar has over 1.7 million tulips of 74 varieties this year. And it remains one of the main attractions for the tourists visiting the valley in the spring season. The tulip garden in Srinagar has witnessed a record number of visitors in 15 days since it was opened to the public. All the previous records of tourist footfall have been broken this year. Over half a million people have already visited the garden. Also read | UPI services face third outage in three weeks, thousands of users report difficulties Since the tulips are in full bloom, the garden looks no less than a floral wonderland. “We are very much overwhelmed by the response of the tourists that they have shown to us. This iconic garden has been very successful in captivating the attention of tourists from across the world. We have crossed half a million tourists in just fifteen days, which is a new record. Last year, we witnessed around 4.46 lakh tourists in 33 days, and this record was broken in just fifteen days this year. It’s a big milestone for us,” said Asif Ahmad Itoo, Floriculture Officer. The tulip garden has played a major role in attracting tourists to Kashmir Valley during the spring season. And seeing the huge rush of visitors, the government has opened the garden much before the earlier time. It used to open in the first week of April, and this time it was opened a week earlier on March 26. The tourists are flocking to the garden in huge numbers. Also read | Iran seeks 'fair and honourable' deal as Trump says Tehran 'can't have a nuclear weapon' “It was very nice, and it’s very beautiful. Every tulip is fully blossomed and looks so surreal and out of this world, and the view of these lines of tulips, one after another, is just breathtaking. I saw this garden three years ago but it was not as blossomed as it is right now and it’s looking so beautiful,” said Saumya, a tourist Hundreds of gardeners and staff work day and night to prepare the garden for public viewing. It takes around 6 months to get the garden ready, and huge planning is done much earlier before the opening of the garden. Also Read | J&K: Three terrorists killed in Kishtwar encounter, operation continues “I am loving it, I am not a flower aficionado but looking at these tulips and the variety I am seeing here… I’ve never seen before. Even in Delhi’s Mughal Garden, we have tulips, but that is nothing in comparison to this. Seeing the blooming tulip in the fields is just breathtaking,” said Vipul, another tourist. The garden was set up in 2008 when Ghulam Nabi Azad was the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir. A few years ago, the garden was included in the World Book of Records (London) as Asia’s largest tulip garden. Also read: Kashmiri Pandits demand a bill like Waqf for preserving temple and associated properties in Jammu and Kashmir

Half a million tourists visit Kashmir’s famous Tulip Garden in 15 days, set new footfall record

Asia’s largest tulip garden, located in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, is set to open to the public on March 26. With millions of vibrant tulips in full bloom, the garden is a must-visit attraction for nature lovers and tourists. Watch this report!

J&K: Tulip garden located below Zabarwan hills set to open

J&K: Asia's largest tulip garden to public from March 26

Srinagar: With over 1.7 million tulips of 74 varieties, Asia&rsquo;s Largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar, Kashmir, is all set to be thrown open to the public from Wednesday, March 26. Hundreds of gardeners are working tirelessly to make sure the garden is in full bloom at the time of the opening.
With the spring on, the Tulip Garden, located below the Zabarwan Hills and overlooking the world-famous Dal Lake, is looking no less than a floral wonderland. The floriculture department is also planning a Tulip Festival in the month of April. And the gardeners are making sure that most of the tulips bloom before the opening of the garden.
&ldquo;The garden will be thrown open to the public on March 26, and this year the Tulip Show of 2025 will be a glamorous one with vibrant colours. We will have around 74 varieties of tulips this season. Apart from these, we have a very good collection of Daffodils, Hyacinths, and Muscaris. As far as the quantity of the tulips this year, we have 1.7 million bulbs this time, and the tourists will be able to see them bloom. We welcome everyone for the spring festival and be part of this,&rdquo; said Asif Ahmad Itoo, Floriculture Officer.
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Hundreds of gardeners and staff are working day and night to prepare the garden for the opening. It takes around 6 months to get the garden ready, and extensive planning is done much earlier before the opening of the garden. And this year, the floriculture department says all the previous records of tourist footfall will be broken.
The Tulip Garden has become extremely famous among the people across India. A lot of travellers plan their visit to the valley during the tulip bloom. And this year, the floriculture department has also planted other varieties of flowers, like hyacinths, daffodils, muscaris, and cyclamens, to make the garden look more colourful.
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&ldquo;We throw the garden open in the last week of March, and the number of varieties this year are 74 as against 73 last year. The number of tourists last year was 4.5 lakh, and we expect this would be increasing substantially this year. We have planted 17.5 lakh bulbs this year. We are expecting around 5.5 lakh visitors this year with an increase of one lakh tourists,&rdquo; said Shakeel Ur Rehman, Director, Floriculture.
The Tulip Garden was set up in 2008 during the regime of then Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Nabi Azad. The garden was set up to draw more tourists to the valley during the spring season. Last year, the garden was included in the World Book of Records (London) as Asia&rsquo;s Largest Tulip Garden.
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India News: The Tulip Garden, located below the Zabarwan Hills and overlooking the world-famous Dal Lake, is looking no less than a floral wonderland, and the gardeners are making sure that most of the tulips bloom before the opening.

Srinagar: With over 1.7 million tulips of 74 varieties, Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar, Kashmir, is all set to be thrown open to the public from Wednesday, March 26. Hundreds of gardeners are working tirelessly to make sure the garden is in full bloom at the time of the opening. With the spring on, the Tulip Garden, located below the Zabarwan Hills and overlooking the world-famous Dal Lake, is looking no less than a floral wonderland. The floriculture department is also planning a Tulip Festival in the month of April. And the gardeners are making sure that most of the tulips bloom before the opening of the garden. “The garden will be thrown open to the public on March 26, and this year the Tulip Show of 2025 will be a glamorous one with vibrant colours. We will have around 74 varieties of tulips this season. Apart from these, we have a very good collection of Daffodils, Hyacinths, and Muscaris. As far as the quantity of the tulips this year, we have 1.7 million bulbs this time, and the tourists will be able to see them bloom. We welcome everyone for the spring festival and be part of this,” said Asif Ahmad Itoo, Floriculture Officer. Also Read | India's largest floating solar farms: This marvel can be seen from space Hundreds of gardeners and staff are working day and night to prepare the garden for the opening. It takes around 6 months to get the garden ready, and extensive planning is done much earlier before the opening of the garden. And this year, the floriculture department says all the previous records of tourist footfall will be broken. The Tulip Garden has become extremely famous among the people across India. A lot of travellers plan their visit to the valley during the tulip bloom. And this year, the floriculture department has also planted other varieties of flowers, like hyacinths, daffodils, muscaris, and cyclamens, to make the garden look more colourful. Also Read | CJI seeks security details after burnt cash found at Delhi HC judge’s home “We throw the garden open in the last week of March, and the number of varieties this year are 74 as against 73 last year. The number of tourists last year was 4.5 lakh, and we expect this would be increasing substantially this year. We have planted 17.5 lakh bulbs this year. We are expecting around 5.5 lakh visitors this year with an increase of one lakh tourists,” said Shakeel Ur Rehman, Director, Floriculture. The Tulip Garden was set up in 2008 during the regime of then Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Nabi Azad. The garden was set up to draw more tourists to the valley during the spring season. Last year, the garden was included in the World Book of Records (London) as Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden.

Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar all set to be thrown open for public on March 26

Nestled between Dal Lake and Zabarwan Hills, Asia's largest Tulip garden was used to create awareness among people and tourists with regard to ongoing parliamentary elections. The District Election Authority under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme had gathered volunteers from various schools of the Valley to create election awareness. The reason for holding the awareness campaign in the tulip garden was due to the huge footfall of people.&nbsp;

School-going children playing guitars and singing songs in the world-famous Tulip Garden in Srinagar managed to hold hundreds of people visiting the garden. These young boys and girls had volunteered with the Jammu and Kashmir Government to hold an awareness programme in Srinagar.

The motive of the programme remains to enhance public participation and voter awareness in the electoral process of the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024. And banners of the same were seen all across the garden as well.

''It's the programme of SVEEP, We are doing an awareness programme here in Tulip Garden as Srinagar is going to polls on May 13. We are doing these programmes everywhere including colleges, universities and places which have a huge footfall. This is Asia's largest Tulip garden and students from schools, colleges and universities are doing programmes to create awareness. We have put up many banners all over and we appeal to people that if you want to bring a quality leader, you need to vote and every vote counts, '' said Nodal Officer SVEEP, A.H.Fani.

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During the election awareness campaign, the students from various schools presented skits, musical performances, rap songs and march-past to educate the youngsters about their role in the ongoing elections. The government says these programmes help to spread the message to their parents, relatives and community underscoring the significance of their participation in nation-building through elections.

''It is very important to vote, it's for the betterment of the society. We are aware of the importance of elections. Many people are not aware that they have to vote at the age of 18. Everyone should vote and Tulip Garden is the best place to create this awareness as thousands of people come for visit here,'' said Nazia Pandit, a school teacher.

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Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) primary goal is to build a truly participative democracy by encouraging all eligible citizens to vote. The students from various schools and colleges participated in the event and said that it's the best place to have such awareness programmes.

'We are here to make people aware of the election process and its importance. It's also very important to choose the best government,'' said Arwami, a student.

Dozens of such programmes are being organised by the government of Jammu and Kashmir across various districts.

Nestled between Dal Lake and Zabarwan Hills, Asia's largest Tulip garden was used to create awareness among people and tourists with regard to ongoing parliamentary elections.

Nestled between Dal Lake and Zabarwan Hills, Asia's largest Tulip garden was used to create awareness among people and tourists with regard to ongoing parliamentary elections. The District Election Authority under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme had gathered volunteers from various schools of the Valley to create election awareness. The reason for holding the awareness campaign in the tulip garden was due to the huge footfall of people. School-going children playing guitars and singing songs in the world-famous Tulip Garden in Srinagar managed to hold hundreds of people visiting the garden. These young boys and girls had volunteered with the Jammu and Kashmir Government to hold an awareness programme in Srinagar. The motive of the programme remains to enhance public participation and voter awareness in the electoral process of the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024. And banners of the same were seen all across the garden as well. ''It's the programme of SVEEP, We are doing an awareness programme here in Tulip Garden as Srinagar is going to polls on May 13. We are doing these programmes everywhere including colleges, universities and places which have a huge footfall. This is Asia's largest Tulip garden and students from schools, colleges and universities are doing programmes to create awareness. We have put up many banners all over and we appeal to people that if you want to bring a quality leader, you need to vote and every vote counts, '' said Nodal Officer SVEEP, A.H.Fani. Also read: Over 150,000 tourists visit Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar in 10 days During the election awareness campaign, the students from various schools presented skits, musical performances, rap songs and march-past to educate the youngsters about their role in the ongoing elections. The government says these programmes help to spread the message to their parents, relatives and community underscoring the significance of their participation in nation-building through elections. ''It is very important to vote, it's for the betterment of the society. We are aware of the importance of elections. Many people are not aware that they have to vote at the age of 18. Everyone should vote and Tulip Garden is the best place to create this awareness as thousands of people come for visit here,'' said Nazia Pandit, a school teacher. Also read: Six dead, three missing after a boat capsizes in river Jhelum in Srinagar Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) primary goal is to build a truly participative democracy by encouraging all eligible citizens to vote. The students from various schools and colleges participated in the event and said that it's the best place to have such awareness programmes. 'We are here to make people aware of the election process and its importance. It's also very important to choose the best government,'' said Arwami, a student. Dozens of such programmes are being organised by the government of Jammu and Kashmir across various districts.

Election awareness campaign held in Asia’s largest tulip garden in Srinagar

Located between Dal Lake and the Zabarwan hills, this year over 1.7 million tulips of 73 varieties have been planted in the garden.

India: Kashmir Tulip Garden open for visitors, nature lovers get treat of flowers

India: Kashmir's Tulip garden is open for visitors

Kashmir's Tulip garden is open for visitors

Kashmir: Nature lovers get a treat of flowers, Tulip Garden open for tourists

Over 150,000 visitors have visited Asia's largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar in the very first 10 days of its opening. This year over 1.7 million tulips of 73 varieties have been planted in the garden located between Dal Lake and the Zabarwan hills. The Tulip Garden remains one of the main attractions for the tourists visiting the Valley in the spring season.&nbsp;

The tulip garden in Srinagar witnessed a record number of visitors in the very first 10 days of its opening, Around 150,000 visitors visited the garden in the first 10&nbsp;days. And since the Tulips are in full bloom, it looks no less than a floral wonderland. The Tulip Garden saw a record number of visitors last year with 370,000 visitors visiting the garden and the government expects that this year all previous records will be broken.&nbsp;

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"It's the tenth day of the tulip gardens opening, we experienced an overwhelming response from the visitors this year and the total count almost crossed 1.5 lakh,&nbsp;it's a record-breaking tourist footfall and in the coming days, we are sure this year will be a fantastic record-breaking tourist coming. Our department is always committed to adding new varieties, and this year we have added 5 new varieties. After Eid we are confident that the local rush will increase and we will have more and more visitors visiting the garden," said Asif Ahmad Itoo, Floriculture Officer.&nbsp;

The Tulip Garden has played a major role in attracting more and more tourists to the Kashmir Valley during the spring season. And seeing the huge rush of visitors, the government opens the garden much before the earlier time. It used to be opened during the first week of April and now has been opened a week earlier on March 23. The tourists are flocking to the garden in huge numbers.&nbsp;

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"It's very beautiful, the weather is perfect. The tulip garden was a dream to see and it's really amazing. We have seen the Silsila movie song of Rekha and Amitabh in a tulip garden and it's exactly the same. I would go back and recommend to everyone to go to Kashmir and see the garden," said Bhawna Kaamdar, a tourist.&nbsp;

Over 150 gardeners and staff have worked day and night to ready the garden for the public. It takes these gardeners around six months to get the garden ready and huge planning is done much earlier before the opening of the garden. A lot of foreign tourists are coming to the Valley as well, especially to see the Tulip Garden.&nbsp;

"It's beautiful and very much like Amsterdam. I have been there, and I have seen tulips there but this is very beautiful. We have been travelling around India for four months and this is our last spot and it's very beautiful here. We came yesterday and it's the first day and it's such a scenic beauty," said Jackie, a tourist from Scotland.&nbsp;

The garden will be open for the whole month of April for visitors.&nbsp;

Over 150,000 visitors have visited Asia's largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar in the very first 10 days of its opening. This year over 1.7 million tulips of 73 varieties have been planted in the garden located between Dal Lake and the Zabarwan hills.

Over 150,000 visitors have visited Asia's largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar in the very first 10 days of its opening. This year over 1.7 million tulips of 73 varieties have been planted in the garden located between Dal Lake and the Zabarwan hills. The Tulip Garden remains one of the main attractions for the tourists visiting the Valley in the spring season. The tulip garden in Srinagar witnessed a record number of visitors in the very first 10 days of its opening, Around 150,000 visitors visited the garden in the first 10 days. And since the Tulips are in full bloom, it looks no less than a floral wonderland. The Tulip Garden saw a record number of visitors last year with 370,000 visitors visiting the garden and the government expects that this year all previous records will be broken. Also read: Adoption in India reach the highest number since 2018-19, crossing 4000 mark "It's the tenth day of the tulip gardens opening, we experienced an overwhelming response from the visitors this year and the total count almost crossed 1.5 lakh, it's a record-breaking tourist footfall and in the coming days, we are sure this year will be a fantastic record-breaking tourist coming. Our department is always committed to adding new varieties, and this year we have added 5 new varieties. After Eid we are confident that the local rush will increase and we will have more and more visitors visiting the garden," said Asif Ahmad Itoo, Floriculture Officer. The Tulip Garden has played a major role in attracting more and more tourists to the Kashmir Valley during the spring season. And seeing the huge rush of visitors, the government opens the garden much before the earlier time. It used to be opened during the first week of April and now has been opened a week earlier on March 23. The tourists are flocking to the garden in huge numbers. Also read: Vistara’s pilot shortage deepens with several flights affected across India "It's very beautiful, the weather is perfect. The tulip garden was a dream to see and it's really amazing. We have seen the Silsila movie song of Rekha and Amitabh in a tulip garden and it's exactly the same. I would go back and recommend to everyone to go to Kashmir and see the garden," said Bhawna Kaamdar, a tourist. Over 150 gardeners and staff have worked day and night to ready the garden for the public. It takes these gardeners around six months to get the garden ready and huge planning is done much earlier before the opening of the garden. A lot of foreign tourists are coming to the Valley as well, especially to see the Tulip Garden. "It's beautiful and very much like Amsterdam. I have been there, and I have seen tulips there but this is very beautiful. We have been travelling around India for four months and this is our last spot and it's very beautiful here. We came yesterday and it's the first day and it's such a scenic beauty," said Jackie, a tourist from Scotland. The garden will be open for the whole month of April for visitors.

Over 150,000 tourists visit Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar in 10 days

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With over 1.7 million Tulips of 73 varieties, Asia's Largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar Kashmir is all set to be thrown open to the public from March 23. Hundreds of gardeners are working tirelessly to make sure the garden is in full bloom at the time of the opening.&nbsp;

With spring on, The Tulip Garden located below the Zabarwan Hills and overlooking the world-famous Dal Lake, is looking no less than a floral wonderland. The floriculture department is also planning a Tulip festival in the month of April. And the gardeners are making sure that most of the tulips bloom before the opening of the Garden.&nbsp;

''Tulip Garden is an internationally recognised garden and it plays an important role for the tourism sector in Kashmir Valley. We always try to add new attractions to the garden every year and this time too we have added floral surprises this year. We have introduced new vibrant colour schemes with five new varieties and apart from that we have added daffodils and hyacinths. 1.7 million tulips will be blooming in the garden this year'', said Asif Ahmad Itoo, Floriculture Officer. &nbsp;

Hundreds of gardeners and staff are working day and night to ready the garden for the public. It takes around six months to get the garden ready and huge planning is done much earlier before the opening of the garden. And this year the floriculture department says all the previous records of tourist footfall will be broken.&nbsp;

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The Tulip Garden has become extremely famous to people across India. A lot of travellers plan their travels to the valley during the Tulip bloom. This year the floriculture department has planted other varieties of flowers like hyacinths, daffodils, muscari and cyclamens to make the garden look more colourful.

''We have had overwhelming tourist footfall last year, The garden opens for a month and we saw 3.72 lakh&nbsp;visitors last year and this year we are hopeful that we will break all the previous records this season. Our planting pattern depends on the blooming period and we have given a schematic planting of these tulips this year in coming years we will make sure that the garden's longevity expands and from next year onwards we will have cherry blossoms and the garden will be kept open during the month of May as well,'' said Asif Ahmad Itoo, Floriculture Officer. &nbsp;

The garden was built in 2008 during the term of then chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Nabi Azad. The garden was made to attract more tourists to the Valley during the spring season. Last year, the garden was included in the World Book of Records (London) as Asia's largest Tulip Garden.&nbsp;

With over 1.7 million Tulips of 73 varieties, Asia's Largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar Kashmir is all set to be thrown open to the public from March 23. Hundreds of gardeners are working tirelessly to make sure the garden is in full bloom at the time of the opening.

With over 1.7 million Tulips of 73 varieties, Asia's Largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar Kashmir is all set to be thrown open to the public from March 23. Hundreds of gardeners are working tirelessly to make sure the garden is in full bloom at the time of the opening. With spring on, The Tulip Garden located below the Zabarwan Hills and overlooking the world-famous Dal Lake, is looking no less than a floral wonderland. The floriculture department is also planning a Tulip festival in the month of April. And the gardeners are making sure that most of the tulips bloom before the opening of the Garden. ''Tulip Garden is an internationally recognised garden and it plays an important role for the tourism sector in Kashmir Valley. We always try to add new attractions to the garden every year and this time too we have added floral surprises this year. We have introduced new vibrant colour schemes with five new varieties and apart from that we have added daffodils and hyacinths. 1.7 million tulips will be blooming in the garden this year'', said Asif Ahmad Itoo, Floriculture Officer. Hundreds of gardeners and staff are working day and night to ready the garden for the public. It takes around six months to get the garden ready and huge planning is done much earlier before the opening of the garden. And this year the floriculture department says all the previous records of tourist footfall will be broken. Also read: India: 120 stranded passengers airlifted from snow-bound Kanzalwan in J&K The Tulip Garden has become extremely famous to people across India. A lot of travellers plan their travels to the valley during the Tulip bloom. This year the floriculture department has planted other varieties of flowers like hyacinths, daffodils, muscari and cyclamens to make the garden look more colourful. ''We have had overwhelming tourist footfall last year, The garden opens for a month and we saw 3.72 lakh visitors last year and this year we are hopeful that we will break all the previous records this season. Our planting pattern depends on the blooming period and we have given a schematic planting of these tulips this year in coming years we will make sure that the garden's longevity expands and from next year onwards we will have cherry blossoms and the garden will be kept open during the month of May as well,'' said Asif Ahmad Itoo, Floriculture Officer. The garden was built in 2008 during the term of then chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Nabi Azad. The garden was made to attract more tourists to the Valley during the spring season. Last year, the garden was included in the World Book of Records (London) as Asia's largest Tulip Garden.

India: Asia's largest Tulip garden in Srinagar set to be thrown open next week

Asia's Largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar, Kashmir is all set to be thrown open to the public from March 23. Hundreds of gardeners are working tirelessly to make sure the garden is in full bloom at the time of the opening.

Srinagar's Tulip garden to open for visitors on March 23

Kashmir's famous tulip garden has added another&nbsp;feather to&nbsp;its cap, it has been included in the World Book of Records (London) as Asia's largest tulip garden. This is one of the biggest acknowledgements for the garden since its inception.&nbsp;

Situated at the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range on the banks of Dal Lake, the tulip garden of Kashmir has finally been recognised as Asia's largest tulip garden and certified in the World Book of Records (London). The Department of Floriculture, Gardens and Parks was awarded the certificate by the Chairman and CEO, of the World Book of Records (London) at a function held in Srinagar.&nbsp;

The government of Jammu and Kashmir says the honour and reward are for the hard work of the gardeners, officials and casual labourers of the floriculture department who have worked day and night to make Kashmir's tulip garden one of the most attractive destinations in Srinagar.&nbsp;

''Tulip Garden Srinagar has been included in the World Book of Records as Asia's largest tulip garden, which has displayed 1.6 million tulips of 68 varieties. It has successfully attracted around 3.75 Lac visitors this year, its biggest achievement I can say. This is I should say a big recognition for the garden for UT in general and in particular for the Department of Floriculture," said Javaid Masood, who is the Floriculture Officer in charge of the Tulip Garden.&nbsp;

"This will be a major attraction as the tulip garden was a unique selling point for the tourism of Jammu and Kashmir, it has successfully preponed the tourism season of the valley. This award will go a long way in promoting the tulip garden. Our gardeners, officers, casual labourers and even our officers at higher levels are involved in this garden and our hard work has paid off," Masood added.&nbsp;

Tulip Garden Kashmir was established in 2008. For the last fifteen years everyone associated with the garden, like gardeners, officials have tried their best to make this garden one of the special attractions of Kashmir. Due to the tulip garden in Kashmir, the tourist arrivals in the valley have doubled around that time and it has also helped in extending the tourism season in the Valley.&nbsp;

This year, Asia's largest tulip garden saw more than 16 lakh tulips of 68 different varieties bloom and around 3.75 lakh people visited the garden during the one-month tulip season. It takes about 6-8 months every year for the Department of Floriculture to prepare the garden for opening to the general public.

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Kashmir's famous tulip garden has added another feather to its cap, it has been included in the World Book of Records (London) as Asia's largest tulip garden. This is one of the biggest acknowledgements for the garden since its inception.

Kashmir's famous tulip garden has added another feather to its cap, it has been included in the World Book of Records (London) as Asia's largest tulip garden. This is one of the biggest acknowledgements for the garden since its inception. Situated at the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range on the banks of Dal Lake, the tulip garden of Kashmir has finally been recognised as Asia's largest tulip garden and certified in the World Book of Records (London). The Department of Floriculture, Gardens and Parks was awarded the certificate by the Chairman and CEO, of the World Book of Records (London) at a function held in Srinagar. The government of Jammu and Kashmir says the honour and reward are for the hard work of the gardeners, officials and casual labourers of the floriculture department who have worked day and night to make Kashmir's tulip garden one of the most attractive destinations in Srinagar. ''Tulip Garden Srinagar has been included in the World Book of Records as Asia's largest tulip garden, which has displayed 1.6 million tulips of 68 varieties. It has successfully attracted around 3.75 Lac visitors this year, its biggest achievement I can say. This is I should say a big recognition for the garden for UT in general and in particular for the Department of Floriculture," said Javaid Masood, who is the Floriculture Officer in charge of the Tulip Garden. "This will be a major attraction as the tulip garden was a unique selling point for the tourism of Jammu and Kashmir, it has successfully preponed the tourism season of the valley. This award will go a long way in promoting the tulip garden. Our gardeners, officers, casual labourers and even our officers at higher levels are involved in this garden and our hard work has paid off," Masood added. Tulip Garden Kashmir was established in 2008. For the last fifteen years everyone associated with the garden, like gardeners, officials have tried their best to make this garden one of the special attractions of Kashmir. Due to the tulip garden in Kashmir, the tourist arrivals in the valley have doubled around that time and it has also helped in extending the tourism season in the Valley. This year, Asia's largest tulip garden saw more than 16 lakh tulips of 68 different varieties bloom and around 3.75 lakh people visited the garden during the one-month tulip season. It takes about 6-8 months every year for the Department of Floriculture to prepare the garden for opening to the general public. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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3.77 Lakh people visited Asia's largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar, this year, before it closed to the public. This is the first time ever that the garden has seen such a large footfall within 32 days.

India: Srinagar's Tulip sets new record, sees highest number of visitors

Over 377,000 people visited Asia's Largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar this year before the garden was closed to the public. This is the first time ever, such footfall has been witnessed in the Tulip Garden. Within just 32 days, the garden saw a record-breaking number.&nbsp;

Located between Dal Lake and the Zabarwan hills, this year over 15 million tulips of 68 varieties were planted in the garden. And the Tulip Garden remained one of the main attractions for the tourists visiting the Valley in the spring season.&nbsp;

Around 500 gardeners and staff&nbsp;worked day and night to ready the garden for the public. It takes these gardeners around six&nbsp;months to get the garden ready and huge planning is done much earlier before the opening of the garden.

The Tulip Garden has played a major role in attracting more and more tourists to Kashmir Valley during&nbsp;the Spring season. Due to the huge rush of visitors,&nbsp;the government this year opened&nbsp;the garden much earlier than the usual date, which used to fall during the first week of April. This year,&nbsp;the garden was thrown open ten days earlier on March 20.&nbsp;

"This year our tulip show ran for 32 days. Our Honourable LG inaugurated the garden this year on March 19 and on March 20 we threw it open for the public. In just 32 days, we had a footfall of 377,000 visitors, it has broken all the previous records and this season around 80 per cent of the visitors were from outside union territory, and there is a positive side also there has been a significant jump in the footfall of foreign tourists which used to be in hundreds but this year it’s been up to more than 3000 tourists from foreign countries particularly from Thailand and European countries from Latin American countries, Argentina and U.S. we received a lot of foreign tourists and it was a great show," said Inam Ur Rehman, in-charge Tulip Garden.&nbsp;

Indian&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted about the opening of the garden. This year the tulip garden saw a huge footfall of foreign tourists as well. Over 3000 foreigners visited the garden this year. Social media played a major role in attracting more and more tourists to visit the Tulip Garden.&nbsp;

“It has been an honour that PM tweeted about the garden. PM Narendra Modi himself has been a brand ambassador of the garden.&nbsp;What better can we wish for than he promotes the garden.&nbsp;He tweeted previously also and this year too he encouraged us, it gives us a new energy to the department under the guidance of LG and Chief Sectt and Commissioner Sectt, who have all worked hard to make this show a success. Social networking plays a very significant role. There is hardly anyone who is not on social network. There was a great response from the public this year and social media played a major role," said Inam Ur Rehman, in-charge Tulip Garden.&nbsp;

The Tulip Garden has now been closed to the Public. 
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Over 377,000 people visited Asia's Largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar this year before the garden was closed to the public. This is the first time ever, such footfall has been witnessed in the Tulip Garden.

Over 377,000 people visited Asia's Largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar this year before the garden was closed to the public. This is the first time ever, such footfall has been witnessed in the Tulip Garden. Within just 32 days, the garden saw a record-breaking number. Located between Dal Lake and the Zabarwan hills, this year over 15 million tulips of 68 varieties were planted in the garden. And the Tulip Garden remained one of the main attractions for the tourists visiting the Valley in the spring season. Around 500 gardeners and staff worked day and night to ready the garden for the public. It takes these gardeners around six months to get the garden ready and huge planning is done much earlier before the opening of the garden. The Tulip Garden has played a major role in attracting more and more tourists to Kashmir Valley during the Spring season. Due to the huge rush of visitors, the government this year opened the garden much earlier than the usual date, which used to fall during the first week of April. This year, the garden was thrown open ten days earlier on March 20. "This year our tulip show ran for 32 days. Our Honourable LG inaugurated the garden this year on March 19 and on March 20 we threw it open for the public. In just 32 days, we had a footfall of 377,000 visitors, it has broken all the previous records and this season around 80 per cent of the visitors were from outside union territory, and there is a positive side also there has been a significant jump in the footfall of foreign tourists which used to be in hundreds but this year it’s been up to more than 3000 tourists from foreign countries particularly from Thailand and European countries from Latin American countries, Argentina and U.S. we received a lot of foreign tourists and it was a great show," said Inam Ur Rehman, in-charge Tulip Garden. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted about the opening of the garden. This year the tulip garden saw a huge footfall of foreign tourists as well. Over 3000 foreigners visited the garden this year. Social media played a major role in attracting more and more tourists to visit the Tulip Garden. “It has been an honour that PM tweeted about the garden. PM Narendra Modi himself has been a brand ambassador of the garden. What better can we wish for than he promotes the garden. He tweeted previously also and this year too he encouraged us, it gives us a new energy to the department under the guidance of LG and Chief Sectt and Commissioner Sectt, who have all worked hard to make this show a success. Social networking plays a very significant role. There is hardly anyone who is not on social network. There was a great response from the public this year and social media played a major role," said Inam Ur Rehman, in-charge Tulip Garden. The Tulip Garden has now been closed to the Public. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Tulip garden in Srinagar witnesses record-breaking numbers, with footfall of over 377,000 tourists

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