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Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden

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.

Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden

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.

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