Delhi Tourism organizes Garden Tourism Festival from 15th February

Delhi Tourism is organizing the 32rd Garden Tourism Festival between February 15 and 17 at the Garden of Five Senses to “celebrate spring and its myriad hues”.

Manish Sisodia, Deputy Chief Minister & Minister of Tourism, Govt of Delhi, will inaugurate the event on 15 Feb at 4:00 p.m.

from Last year’s festival

Delhi Tourism stated that the festival was being held to create awareness about the environment and showcase the rich floriculture of Delhi. The event’s theme is ‘Plants-Lifeline for Everyone’ and the organizers hope to emphasize the importance of plants in one’s home.

The festival brings together various elements that help one to create flourishing home gardens. The theme narrates the important role gardening plays in our life with various health and environmental benefits.

A large variety of seasonal and exclusive flowers are displayed and competitions will be held in various categories. Special cultural programmes have been organized to entertain the visitors and create a festive atmosphere. A variety of food stalls and several amusement facilities for children are a part of the Garden Tourism Festival.

There will be Display of Terrariums, Floral Animals, Potted Plants, Foliage, Medicinal & Herbal Plants, Hanging Baskets, Dahlia, Roses, Cacti, Bonsai, Bougainvillea, cut flowers, nursery stalls, etc

Visitors can enjoy live entertainments like folk and cultural performances including bands. Children can participate in a painting competition organized in the venue. To entertain children, magic show, spot painting etc. have also been arranged.

A Garden Bazaar is set up, where one can buy and sell of flowers, plants, organic items, medicinal plants, gardening accessories, etc.  Various food stalls also will be available, where people will get to savour the taste of different delicacies.

The festival shall remain open for the public from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm on all three days. Delhi Tourism will also provide free shuttle service from Saket Metro Station to the venue and back.