Kashmir Tulip Festival Highlights

Kashmir Tulip Festival Dates and Venue

The Tulip Festival 2024 will start from March 20. It will take place at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Srinagar, J&K. The Tulip Garden’s opening time is 10 am, and it closes at 7 pm.

Kashmir Tulip Festival Tickets 

In 2024, the entry fee to the garden is INR 99.

To Book Tickets, you can visit their Official Website or Click on the Link below: 

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Tulips to find at the Kashmir Tulip Festival 

The Tulip Festival in 2024 will offer an unforgettable experience to flower enthusiasts, nature lovers, and tourists worldwide. There will be a variety of amazing tulips to see, and some of them are described below. Can you spot them at the Tulip Festival?

• • Standard Tulips – These are the regular tulips found in flower shops and gardens.
  • Double Bloom – Instead of one petal, the double bloom has many layers, giving it a unique look.
  • Parrot Tulips – They have ruffled petals resembling the colorful plumage of tropical parrots.
  • Fringed Tulips – These tulips have frilly and fringed edges, adding to their charm
  • Bi-Color Standard Tulips – They differ from regular tulips in terms of color.
  • Rembrandt – These are pale-colored tall tulips with a distinct appearance.
  • Fosteriana Tulips – They come in different heights and have pretty buds.
  • Lily-Flowering Tulips – These flowers have long, pointed petals with an arch at the tips.
  • Single Late Tulips – Stunning cup-shaped tulips that come in a wide range of colors.
  • Triumph – These tulips boast a wide range of shades, splendid tones, and bi-colors, making them stand out.

Places to visit at the Kashmir Tulip Festival

The prime location of the Tulip Garden makes it the most visited place in Srinagar. This park is surrounded by scenic hills, attractive gardens of the Mughal era, and most importantly, it overlooks the awe-inspiring Dal Lake. Given below are some other attractions that lie nearby.

• • Chashme Shahi Garden – This garden is the center of attraction for housing a natural spring that flows from it.
  • Pari Mahal – Overlooking the amazing Chashm-E-Shahi Gardens, this historic monument was once a Buddhist Monastery.
  • Shankaracharya Temple – Soak in the beauty of the snow-laden Pin Panjal Range from this age-old temple situated at 1100 feet.
  • Dal Lake – Dal Lake is truly a paradise on Earth. The beauty of this breathtaking lake is beyond description. A Shikara Ride is a must here.
  • Nishat Gardens – Spotted at a distance of 3.2 km from Tulip Garden, Nishat Bagh is home to long avenues of Cypress and Chinar trees, rare flowers, and fountains.
  • Mughal Gardens – A confluence of Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, and Chashm-E-Shahi, this park draws the crowd for its cascading fountains.
  • Shalimar Bagh – Another well-manicured garden built by Jahangir, a Mughal emperor. Praise the outstanding craftsmanship of the Mughals in terms of horticulture here.
  • Nagin Lake – The azure waters of this lake are sure to leave you spellbound.
  • Hazratbal – This sacred Muslim shrine is visited by many on religious occasions to see a relic of the heir of Prophet Muhammad. A vibrant fair is held afterward.
  • Local Markets – Visit the local market to buy the specialties of Srinagar like leather products, Cashmere Shawls, carpets, mats, rugs, woolen clothes, dry fruits, etc

How to reach the Kashmir Tulip Festival 

To reach the Tulip Garden, follow these simple methods:

• By Air: The Tulip Garden is near Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport in Srinagar. You can easily find regular flights from major domestic destinations. From the airport, you can hire buses or private/shared taxis to reach the Tulip Garden.
• By Rail: If you prefer to travel by train, you can get off at either Jammu Tawi or Udhampur railway station. Both stations are well-connected with major cities in India. From there, you can take private taxis or state government buses to reach the Tulip Garden.
• By Road: Srinagar is well-connected by road to cities like Jammu, Delhi, and Chandigarh. You can hire JKSRTC buses to reach Srinagar and then head to the Tulip Garden from there.