The much-awaited Kashmir Tulip Festival has begun today, March 16, 2026, at the famous Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, marking the arrival of spring in the picturesque Kashmir Valley. Known as Asia’s largest tulip garden, the venue transforms into a colourful paradise every year, attracting thousands of tourists from India and around the world.
Festival Dates and Timings
The garden officially opened to visitors on March 16, 2026, and the tulip season is expected to continue until late April, depending on weather conditions and bloom cycles.
The garden remains open daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, allowing visitors ample time to explore the vibrant terraces of flowers.
The peak bloom period usually occurs during the first two weeks of April, when the majority of the tulips are fully open and the valley showcases its most colourful landscapes.
A Sea of Tulips and Floral Varieties
Spread across nearly 30 hectares at the foothills of the Zabarwan Mountains overlooking Dal Lake, the garden hosts an extraordinary display of over 1.7 million tulips across more than 70 varieties.
Visitors will witness a stunning range of tulip types, including:
•Single Early Tulips
•Triumph Tulips
•Darwin Hybrid Tulips
•Parrot Tulips
•Fringed and Double Late varieties
Along with tulips, the garden also features other spring flowers such as daffodils, hyacinths and ranunculus, adding further colour to the landscape.
Highlights of the Festival
Beyond the breathtaking floral displays, the festival also celebrates Kashmiri culture and tourism. Visitors can enjoy traditional folk performances, local handicraft exhibitions, and stalls serving Kashmiri cuisine. The event aims to promote spring tourism and showcase the natural beauty of the valley.
Symbol of Spring in Kashmir
Launched in 2007, the Tulip Festival has grown into one of Kashmir’s biggest seasonal attractions. With snow-capped mountains in the background, Dal Lake nearby, and millions of blooming flowers, the festival offers a truly unforgettable visual experience.
As spring unfolds across the valley, the Kashmir Tulip Festival 2026 once again invites visitors to witness one of nature’s most colourful celebrations in the heart of the Himalayas.