Blooming with delight: Srinagar's Tulip garden to open on March 19 | Pics

This year, more than 1.5 million tulips of 68 different varieties are expected to bloom in Srinagar's Tulip Garden and will be open for the visitors from March 19. The garden is divided into 36 plots, each with 16-18 beds. Water features will also be enjoyed by visitors as gardeners and engineers work to extend the channels to add waterfalls and a high-rise fountain on the terraced garden's roof. Inside the garden, there are three parks where visitors can sit and have an immersive experience in a sea of colours flanked by the Zabarwan mountain range. The garden was instrumental in attracting more tourists during the spring of last year, especially after the Covid disruptions in 2020 and 2021. 

Published on: Mar 10, 2023 6:44 PM IST

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The Tulip Garden in Srinagar, one of Asia's largest, received 3.6 lakh visitors in 2022, including tourists and locals, up from 2.3 lakh in 2021. (Waseem Andrabi/HTPhoto)

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Gardeners working at Srinagar Tulip Garden on Friday.  (Waseem Andrabi/HTPhoto)

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The average life of a tulip flower is 20 days and can stretch up to 25 with overall bloom getting extended by adding late-blooming varieties of tulips. (Waseem Andrabi/HTPhoto)

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The temperature-sensitive flowers need mercury to stay above 15 degrees and below 25 degrees. (Waseem Andrabi/HTPhoto)

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This year, at least 60 gardeners are working around the clock to ensure that the iconic Srinagar garden blooms by March 20. (Waseem Andrabi/HTPhoto)