INDIRA GANDHI MEMORIAL TULIP GARDEN

About Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden

Opening Hours: 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Prime Day & Hours: All days

Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours 

Tickets: Entrance counter 

Nearest Railway Station: Srinagar Railway Station, 10 km away

Nearest Airport: Srinagar International Airport, 20 km away

Nearest Bus stand: Lal Chowk, Srinagar, 8 km away

Known as the largest tulip garden in Asia, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar. Featuring well-laid-out tulip beds in hues of red, pink, orange and purple, the picturesque garden is a delight for nature lovers. In addition to tulips, you can discover different kinds of flowers such as daffodils, muscaria, hyacinths, roses, iris, and ranunculi here. 

The garden brings in flocks of tourists during the spring season when it hosts the annual tulip festival. Spread over a terraced garden, more than 60 varieties of tulips can be seen blossoming against the backdrop of the Zabarwan mountain ranges and the Dal Lake. The garden is a photographer’s paradise with millions of tulips brimming with life along the fresh breezes of spring. During the annual festival, you can also witness cultural performances with Kashmiri folk music, traditional dresses and Kashmiri art with Kashmir tour packages.

Must-Try Experiences 

Enjoy photography: Capture the well-laid-out beds of tulips in different colours like red, pink, yellow, orange, and purple for some memorable pictures. Make sure that you visit during the time of sunset, which reflects the most stunning natural scenery with tulips in the backdrop. 

Watch cultural performances: Watching cultural performances where locals perform on Kashmiri music and dance is one of the popular things to do in Kashmir. This is a great way to admire the rich cultural heritage of Kashmir, showcasing Kashmiri Pashmina shawls, carpets and paper mache art. 

Marvel at different varieties of tulips: Admire an array of tulip varieties like double bloom tulips, parrot tulips, fringed tulips and single late tulips. Looking at thousands of tulips in different colours, which range from red, yellow, orange and pink, is a feast for the eyes.

Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden Highlights

• Explore the largest tulip garden in Asia on the foothills of the Zabarwan Range in the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar.
• Walk amidst the garden covering an area of more than 30 hectares and admire blooming tulips in various colours.
• See more than 60 varieties of early, mid and late-blooming tulips at the annual Tulip Festival during the spring every year.
• Capture panoramic views of the Dal Lake from the terraced slopes of the garden filled with colourful tulips.

How To Reach Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden

By road

Private taxi/auto rickshaw: Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is located 10 km away from Srinagar city centre. You can hire a private taxi or take an auto-rickshaw to reach here via Gupkar Road in Srinagar.

Best Time To Visit Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden

Peak Season: March to May 

Weather Insights: This is the time when the garden blooms with full splendour with the onset of spring for hosting the annual tulip festival. 

Things to Do: Photography, watching cultural performances

Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden Other Essential Information

Why Visit?

• It was opened in 2007 to boost floriculture and tourism in Kashmir. 
• It was earlier called Siraj Bagh. 
• A record 17 lakh tulip bulbs were planted in the garden in 2024. 
• It has been one of the top places to visit in Jammu and Kashmir to see the popular shooting locations for Bollywood movies like Silsila, Raazi and Aiyaari.  
• Tulip Garden remains open just for 20 days a year during the month of April-May.
• The opening and closing dates of the garden vary according to the weather. 
• It is advised to check the official site of the garden for the dates of the annual Tulip Festival. 
• It was ranked among the top 5 tulip destinations in the world at the Tulip Summit in Canada in 2017

Know Before You Go  

• Avoid plucking flowers or trampling them during your visit.
• Wear comfortable shoes as you would need to walk a lot to explore the entire garden. 
• Bring your camera to click beautiful pictures of the surroundings. 
• Visit the garden early in the morning while planning your itinerary for things to do in Srinagar if you want to avoid crowds. 
• Wear a hat and put on sunscreen while visiting the garden during the day. 
• Dress in multiple layers if you are coming here during the winter season. 
• Check weather forecasts for rainy days before planning your visit. 
• Confirm accessibility for wheelchairs with the management before visiting the garden.