<p>Srinagar: In a spectacular display of nature’s beauty, Tulip Garden in Srinagar has attracted over 6.7 lakh visitors in the past three weeks, marking the highest footfall in its history.</p><p>This surge in tourism comes as the garden showcases a record-breaking bloom of 1.7 million tulips, cementing its status as one of India’s premier springtime attractions.</p><p>Spread across 30 hectares and arranged on seven terraced levels, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden has been recognized by the World Book of Records as Asia’s largest. This year, it features 74 varieties of tulips—two more than the previous year—offering a spectacular palette of colors that has captivated visitors from around the world.</p><p>The garden shattered previous attendance records on April 6, 2025, when it welcomed a staggering 81,452 visitors in a single day—the highest ever recorded.</p>.Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024 | 'Only mainstream leader to be persecuted by ruling party': Engineer Rashid rebuffs 'BJP proxy' tag.<p>Tourist numbers have soared in recent years, with 3.6 lakh visitors in 2022, 3.7 lakh in 2023, and 4.65 lakh in 2024. But 2025 has already surpassed expectations, with the visitor count hitting 6.71 lakh with several days of the season still to go.</p><p>Local businesses are thriving amid the tourist boom. Rafiq Ahmad, who runs a tea stall near the garden, said, “This has been the best season in years. On some days, I sell out before evening. The rush has brought new energy and hope to us all.”</p><p>Tourism officials are celebrating the turnout as a major economic boost for Kashmir. Hotels, transport services, and local artisans have all seen increased activity. “Ideal weather, a prolonged blooming season, and upgraded facilities have made the Tulip Garden an essential stop for spring travelers,” a Tourism Department official told <em>DH</em>.</p><p>Tourists have also been vocal in their appreciation. “The natural charm of the Tulip Garden, along with the warm hospitality in Kashmir, makes this a must-visit destination,” said a traveler from the UK.</p><p>Since its inauguration in 2007 by then-Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, the garden—perched at an altitude of 5,600 feet—has become a cornerstone of Kashmir’s tourism industry. While tulips are often linked with countries like the Netherlands and Turkey, Kashmir’s tulip heritage dates back centuries, when the flowers were first cultivated on rooftops before becoming a garden staple.</p>
<p>Srinagar: In a spectacular display of nature’s beauty, Tulip Garden in Srinagar has attracted over 6.7 lakh visitors in the past three weeks, marking the highest footfall in its history.</p><p>This surge in tourism comes as the garden showcases a record-breaking bloom of 1.7 million tulips, cementing its status as one of India’s premier springtime attractions.</p><p>Spread across 30 hectares and arranged on seven terraced levels, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden has been recognized by the World Book of Records as Asia’s largest. This year, it features 74 varieties of tulips—two more than the previous year—offering a spectacular palette of colors that has captivated visitors from around the world.</p><p>The garden shattered previous attendance records on April 6, 2025, when it welcomed a staggering 81,452 visitors in a single day—the highest ever recorded.</p>.Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024 | 'Only mainstream leader to be persecuted by ruling party': Engineer Rashid rebuffs 'BJP proxy' tag.<p>Tourist numbers have soared in recent years, with 3.6 lakh visitors in 2022, 3.7 lakh in 2023, and 4.65 lakh in 2024. But 2025 has already surpassed expectations, with the visitor count hitting 6.71 lakh with several days of the season still to go.</p><p>Local businesses are thriving amid the tourist boom. Rafiq Ahmad, who runs a tea stall near the garden, said, “This has been the best season in years. On some days, I sell out before evening. The rush has brought new energy and hope to us all.”</p><p>Tourism officials are celebrating the turnout as a major economic boost for Kashmir. Hotels, transport services, and local artisans have all seen increased activity. “Ideal weather, a prolonged blooming season, and upgraded facilities have made the Tulip Garden an essential stop for spring travelers,” a Tourism Department official told <em>DH</em>.</p><p>Tourists have also been vocal in their appreciation. “The natural charm of the Tulip Garden, along with the warm hospitality in Kashmir, makes this a must-visit destination,” said a traveler from the UK.</p><p>Since its inauguration in 2007 by then-Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, the garden—perched at an altitude of 5,600 feet—has become a cornerstone of Kashmir’s tourism industry. While tulips are often linked with countries like the Netherlands and Turkey, Kashmir’s tulip heritage dates back centuries, when the flowers were first cultivated on rooftops before becoming a garden staple.</p>