About Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden
Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is Asia's largest tulip garden located in Siraj Bagh, Cheshmashahi, Srinagar, on the foothills of the Zabarwan Range overlooking Dal Lake. Spread over about 30 hectares with terraced layout, it displays over 1.5 million tulips of around 68 varieties along with hyacinths, daffodils and ranunculus. Opened in 2007 to boost floriculture and tourism, it is renowned for its seasonal spring bloom and annual Tulip Festival.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a terraced garden on seven levels on the slopes of the Zabarwan Range with panoramic views of Dal Lake. During the short spring season, extensive beds of tulips in multiple colours and varieties are in bloom, interspersed with other spring flowers. Paved pathways and viewpoints allow walking among the flower beds, photography, and viewing the landscaped gardens with fountains and the surrounding mountain backdrop. The garden is seasonal and most vibrant during the annual bloom period.
Key highlights
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Asia's largest tulip garden spread over about 30 hectares
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Over 1.5 million tulips of around 68 varieties on display
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Terraced layout on seven levels at the foothills of Zabarwan Range
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Scenic overlook of Dal Lake