Table of Contents
Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden
- Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar is Asia’s largest tulip garden.
- It is located at the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range.
- Tulips here bloom in March-April for 15-20 days, attracting thousands of tourists.
- It spans over an area of 74 hectares, featuring around 17 lakh tulip bulbs.
About Tulips
- Tulips are perennial flowering plants belonging to the Liliaceae (Lily) family.
- Known for their vibrant colors and elegant shape, tulips are among the most popular ornamental flowers in the world.
- Originally native to Central Asia, tulips became widely cultivated in the Ottoman Empire before gaining global popularity.
Tulip Cultivation Around the World
- Netherlands: Leading producer and exporter of tulips.
- Famous for Keukenhof Garden, the world’s largest flower park.
- Turkey: Hosts Istanbul Tulip Festival every spring.