Tulip Festival
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KASHMIR
Tulip festival is held annually in the month of April when
tulips are in full bloom. The garden looks like a silken carpet of bright
colored sprawling tulips. Best time to visit is March-April. Spring is when Kashmir is at its most picturesque, and is also the
season for flowering tulips. This special time of year is beautifully captured
by the Tulip Festival in Srinagar, home to Asia's largest tulip garden. As well
as the arresting sight of more than a million blooms, the festival features
daily cultural programs, Kashmiri folk songs, sale of local handicrafts, and
traditional Kashmiri cuisine.
Nearly 60 varieties of beautiful and
vibrant tulips grow in this garden, spread over 5 hectors of land. Tulips
remain in bloom just for 15-20 days depending upon the temperature. “Red,
yellow, variegated, pink, white, orange, light blue, and magenta are the main colors
of tulips. The scene is simply charismatic with floral charm. The view remains
in the memory of a visitor forever. Cultural programs, Kashmiri folk songs,
sale of local handicrafts, and preparation of traditional Kashmiri cuisine
forms an eminent part of the entertainment of visitors during the festival.
Entry to the
Tulip Garden is 50 rupees for adults and 20 rupees for children
·
First two weeks of April.
· Indira Gandhi Memorial
Tulip Garden, Srinagar, Kashmir. It's located in the foothills of Zabarwan
range, overlooking Dal Lake.
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