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The Kashmir Tulip Festival is organized to celebrate the arrival of spring, promote tourism, and introduce visitors to the rich culture and heritage of the valley. The Tulip Festival lasts for six days. Preparations for the festival are complete. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will inaugurate the festival. The fair will feature a number of events, including cultural events and musical evenings. The event is designed to attract visitors from nationally and Globally. More than 25 stalls have been set up to showcase and promote rich traditions, culture, cuisine, and handicrafts. The fair will provide a unique opportunity ... Read more

Asia’s largest Tulip garden is open on the banks of the iconic Dal lake in the Kashmir valley. The floriculture department has planted 12.25 lakh Tulip bulbs of 40 varieties and colours in the 10-hectares garden. Around 20 per cent bloom was recorded on its opening day. This year, visitors can access Wi-Fi at no cost among other facilities. “We have added more green spaces inside the garden so that visitors can rest and enjoy the beauty of flowers,” Director at the Floriculture department Mathoora Masoom said. This season, 40,000 Hyacinth bulbs have been planted in a separate terrace and the department ... Read more