J-K’s Tulip Garden to be thrown open for visitors tomorrow
Jammu and Kashmir’s Tulip Garden will be thrown open to the general public on Thursday, marking the start of the brand new tourism season within the area. Overlooking the well-known Dal Lake, it’s Asia’s largest tulip backyard.
Previously generally known as Siraj Bagh, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden was opened in 2008 by then chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad.
Spread over 30 hectares within the foothills of snow-clad Zabarwan Range, the concept of the backyard was conceived to advance the tourism season within the Valley by two months.
Tulip Garden incharge Inam Rehman Sofi stated the division has planted almost 15 lakh bulbs of various varieties this 12 months.
“The garden has so far achieved a bloom of about 25 per cent,” he added.
The official stated the backyard homes 62 types of tulips this 12 months. The common lifespan of tulip flowers is three-four weeks, however heavy rain or an excessive amount of warmth can destroy them.
The Floriculture Department vegetation tulip bulbs in a phased method in order that the flowers stay within the backyard for a month or extra.
The Tourism Department has deliberate a cultural programme on the backyard within the first week of subsequent month as a part of the start of the brand new tourism season within the Valley.
The intention of establishing the biggest tulip backyard in Asia was to give one other selection to vacationers and to advance the tourism season, which used to start in May yearly.
The backyard has been a hit story with 1000’s of vacationers thronging it yearly through the three weeks of its bloom.
However, the backyard will be opened after the hole of two years because it remained closed for the visitors due to the coronavirus lockdown final 12 months.
Officials stated the Floriculture Department has put in place satisfactory measures to make sure the implementation of the usual working procedures in letter and spirit.
No customer would be allowed to enter the backyard with out the face masks, the officers stated, including that thermal scanners and sanitisers would be obtainable for them on the backyard.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted footage and urged individuals to go to Jammu and Kashmir and wiitness the scenic Tulip competition.
“Tomorrow, 25th March is special for Jammu and Kashmir. A majestic tulip garden on the foothills of the Zabarwan Mountains will open for visitors. The Garden will see over 15 lakh flowers of more than 64 varieties in bloom. Whenever you get the opportunity, do visit Jammu and Kashmir and witness the scenic Tulip festival. In addition to the tulips, you will experience the warm hospitality of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” he stated.
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