Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden - History, Timings & Entry Fee

At a distance of 7 km from Srinagar Bus Station, Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden is a beautiful garden located in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. Previously Model Floriculture Center, it is the largest tulip garden in Asia and among the must include places in Srinagar packages.

Situated on the foothills of Zabarwan Range, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is opened in 2007 to boost floriculture and tourism in Kashmir Valley. Spread over an area of about 30 hectares, it is a seven-terraced garden built on a sloping ground overlooking the Dal Lake. The garden houses about 48 varieties of tulip flowers. When in the full bloom the tulips sprawl in about 12 hectares of area and provide a mesmerizing view. The garden also has several types of other flowers including daffodils, hyacinths, roses, narcissus, and other ornamental plants. The water channel running through the terraces adds more charm to the place and makes it a perfect place for romantic couples who can get some memorable pictures clicked here.

This major tourist place in Srinagar comes to life during the spring season (March & April) when the Tulip Festival is held. It is an annual celebration that aims to showcase the range of flowers in the garden as a part of tourism efforts by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. This event attracts tourists from all over the world when the seemingly endless green patch of the garden is dotted with about 20 lakh flowers of different colors. During this flower festival, several cultural programs, as well as exhibitions of local handicraft and cuisine, are organized.

The eye-soothing verdure and rows and rows of blossoming tulips of different colors with mighty Zabarwan Hills and the sparkling Dal Lake in the backdrop lend immense scenic beauty to this garden. Besides, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden offers stunning views that will surely be etched in your mind forever! And the cool breeze along with the sweet aroma of hundreds of tulips is a cherry on the cake! It is one of the best places to see in Srinagar you should not miss out on your Kashmir tour.

Timings: 9 AM - 7 PM

Entry: Rs. 50 for Adults & Rs. 25 for Children