Each spring, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden erupts into the largest tulip display in Asia - over 1.5 million flowers across 68 varieties.
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Quick Answer: The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden at Siraj Bagh, on the Zabarwan foothills above Dal Lake, is Asia's largest tulip garden. It opens only for the bloom, typically from around the last week of March to mid-April, for two to four weeks. Adult entry is around Rs 100 and the garden is generally open from about 9 am to 7 pm during the season. Go early on a weekday in the first two weeks after opening.
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The garden spans over 30 hectares across seven terraces with over 68 varieties and 1.5 million blooms, overlooking Dal Lake with the Pir Panjal range as its backdrop.
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When does the Tulip Garden open?
Only when the tulips bloom, which depends on the winter and spring weather - typically from around the last week of March to the middle of April. Exact dates are announced by the authorities each year, usually just before opening, and the annual Tulip Festival is held in this window. Because it is short and weather-driven, plan a late-March or early-April Srinagar visit and treat the garden as a highlight rather than fixing the whole trip to one date.
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Tickets, timings and getting there
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Entry (adult) | Around Rs 100; foreign nationals pay a separate, higher rate |
| Entry (child) | Around Rs 50 |
| Timings | Roughly 9 am to 7 pm during the season |
| Location | Siraj Bagh, Zabarwan foothills, a short taxi ride from the Boulevard |
| Combine with | Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, close by |
The rest of spring in Kashmir
Late March to April is one of the loveliest times in Kashmir: tulips, blossom, mild weather and fewer crowds than in peak summer. It is a good window for Srinagar sightseeing and a houseboat stay, with day trips to Gulmarg and Pahalgam.
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Frequently asked questions
When does the Srinagar Tulip Garden open?
Typically from around the last week of March to mid-April, for two to four weeks. Exact dates depend on the weather and are announced each year just before opening.
How much is the Tulip Garden ticket?
Around Rs 100 for adults and about Rs 50 for children, set by the authorities each season. Foreign nationals pay a higher rate.
What is the best time to visit the Tulip Garden?
In the first two weeks after it opens, early on a clear weekday morning, when the bloom is freshest and crowds are thinnest.
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