Floral spectacle in Srinagar: Chrysanthemum show at Lal Chowk attracts tourists
Srinagar, October 18,2025: Lal Chowk in the city centre was houseful as the Chrysanthemum Flower Show attracted hordes of tourists and locals. The show, held by the Floriculture Department, witnessed an excellent exhibition of chrysanthemum flowers that showcased the city’s increased interest in floral tourism and urbanisation. The authorities said the project has been launched […]
CM Omar Abdullah reviews Shalimar Garden restoration in Srinagar
Srinagar, August 12, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah conducted a spot review of restoration works at the historic Shalimar Garden in Srinagar, undertaken through a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by the JSW Foundation. The visit highlights the government’s focus on preserving the region’s cultural heritage while enhancing facilities for visitors.Chief […]
Srinagar’s iconic Tulip Garden to close for public from April 24
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Asia’s largest tulip garden and a premier tourist attraction in Srinagar, will close to the public from the evening of April 24, 2025, as announced by the Directorate of Floriculture, Kashmir. The decision comes as the tulip bloom, which has drawn thousands of visitors […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah graces almond bloom festival-2025 at Badamwari
Srinagar, April 5, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah graced the Almond Bloom Festival-2025 at Badamwari also known as Almond Alcove, in Srinagar’s historic old city, marking the vibrant arrival of spring in Kashmir. The event, organised by the Tourism Department in collaboration with the Floriculture Department, transformed the picturesque garden into a celebration of […]
Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar opens today with 1.7 million blooms
Srinagar, March 26, 2025 – Asia’s largest Tulip Garden, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, opened its gates to the public today, ushering in the spring tourism season in Kashmir. This year, the garden promises a breathtaking display with a record-breaking 1.7 million tulip bulbs, including two new varieties imported from the Netherlands, […]
Online ticketing launched for Srinagar Tulip Garden to control visitor traffic
Srinagar, March 25, 2025 – Asia’s largest tulip garden, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, is gearing up for its grand opening on March 26, 2025, with an innovative measure to streamline visitor access. Shakeel ul Rehman, Director of Floriculture, Parks, and Gardens, Kashmir, announced that online tickets have been made available to […]
Tulip garden opening in Srinagar postponed due to unseasonal rainfall
Srinagar I March 14, 2025 – The eagerly anticipated opening of the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Asia’s largest tulip garden, has been postponed due to unexpected rainfall across the Kashmir Valley, the Director of Floriculture announced today. Initially scheduled for March 23, the opening is now uncertain as the region grapples with wet conditions […]