A Promise of Spring: 1.8 Million Tulips Bloom in Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated Asia’s largest tulip garden, saying, “Wande tzale, sheen gali, beyi yi bahaar” — winter will depart, the snow will melt, and spring will return.

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar has opened to visitors with a vibrant display of colours, marking the arrival of the spring season.

Spread against the scenic backdrop of the Zabarwan Range, the garden showcases over 1.8 million tulips across more than 70 varieties. To further enhance the visitor experience, flowers such as hyacinths, daffodils, muscari, and cyclamen have also been planted, with authorities expecting a record number of tourists this year.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.