Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden

Asia's Largest Tulip Garden — The Story

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden (also called Siraj Bagh) was established in 2007 by the J&K government to boost Kashmir's floriculture and spring tourism. In less than two decades it has become Asia's largest tulip garden — a title that is not merely honorary. At 30 hectares with over 1.5 million tulips, it surpasses comparable gardens in the Netherlands, Japan, and across South Asia.

The garden is laid out across seven terraced levels on the lower slopes of the Zabarwan Mountains, facing directly southwest over Dal Lake. From the upper terraces, the view of tulip carpets cascading down to the shimmering lake with snow-capped peaks behind is one of the finest panoramas in all of Kashmir. The garden's position, facing the lake on the eastern shore, means morning light illuminates it from behind the mountains while the flowers glow in direct afternoon sun — making both morning and late-afternoon visits rewarding for photographers.

The Tulip Festival — held during peak bloom — features Kashmiri cultural performances, handicraft exhibitions, traditional food stalls, and photography competitions. It's one of the most attended events in the J&K tourism calendar.

Timing is everything here. The garden opens when the first varieties bloom (mid-March in most years) and closes when the last flowers fade (mid-to-late April). The peak of all 60+ varieties blooming simultaneously typically lasts just 10–14 days. Call Kashmir Tickets at +91-9419001246 for real-time bloom status — we're in Srinagar and know exactly when peak bloom is happening.