Srinagar, April 7, 2025 – Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah recently visited Srinagar’s iconic Tulip Garden, marking a memorable moment during the bloom season. The visit coincided with a record-breaking footfall of 81,452 visitors in a single day, showcasing the garden’s immense popularity.
The leaders enjoyed a refreshing morning walk amidst the vibrant hues of Asia’s largest tulip garden, located at the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range. Rijiju shared his experience on social media, describing the visit as “nature at its finest” and highlighting the meaningful conversations he had with Abdullah and National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah.
The Tulip Garden, also known as the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, features around 1.75 million tulip bulbs of 77 varieties, along with other flowers like hyacinths, daffodils, and ranunculus. Opened in 2007, the garden has become a major tourist attraction, drawing visitors from across the globe during its brief bloom season.
The visit also included the inauguration of the Lok Sanvardhan Parv, an event celebrating Jammu and Kashmir’s cultural diversity and artistic heritage. Both leaders emphasized the importance of tourism and floriculture in boosting the region’s economy and preserving its natural beauty.
This year’s tulip season has set new benchmarks, further solidifying Srinagar’s status as a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and tourists alike.
