Nestled between the Dal Lake and the Zabarwan Hills, Asia's most extensive tulip garden opened for the public on Wednesday, marking the beginning of a new tourism season in the Kashmir Valley.ANI
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, marking the start of its annual bloom season.
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The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden spans an impressive 74 acres at the base of the Zabarwan mountain range.
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1.5 million tulip bulbs bloom each year, creating a stunning visual spectacle for visitors.
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The garden features 75 varieties of tulips, including a wide array of colours and patterns.
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Tulip festival draws thousands of tourists and locals alike to witness the vibrant blossoms each spring.
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The garden also showcases a diverse range of flowers, such as hyacinths, daffodils, and ranunculus, brought from Holland.
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Originally known as Siraj Bagh, the garden was envisioned in 2007 by then CM Ghulam Nabi Azad to boost tourism and floriculture in Kashmir.