Tulip festival is one of the most cherished flower festivals of the country. It is celebrated in Srinagar in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir during the month of April when the gorgeous blooms swathe the land exquisitely. Srinagar is known for hosting the Asia`s largest tulip garden. It is known as Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden or Siraj Bagh and is situated in the foothills of Zabarwan range overlooking the Dal Lake. During this time the garden takes up the visage of a silk carpet of vibrantly coloured tulips. This garden grows about 60 varieties of beautiful tulips which bloom vibrantly spanning about 5 hectares of land. These tulips mainly blossom for 15 to 20 days depending on the temperature. The colours of these flowers have a great range among which the common ones include magenta, light blue, orange, white, pink and variegated.

Tulip festival is a visual treat to the people belonging to all age groups and the beauty of the festival augments manifold due to the picturesque location. The breathtaking valleys of Kashmir with a fragrant whiff in the chilly air, snow clad mountain crests and the resplendent water of Dal Lake creates a mesmerizing aura for the festival. Amidst all these Tulip festival in Srinagar offers a spectacular view of the charismatic flower bed waving joyously in the gentle breeze rendering an everlasting memory to the visitors. Apart from cherishing the floral charm of the garden, the visitors can also enjoy the sale of local handicrafts, cultural programs including Kashmiri folk songs and other entertaining activities. The lip smacking traditional Kashmiri cuisine can also be savoured in this festival. Tulip festival allures tourists from far off regions to catch a glimpse of this colourful canvas of nature.

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