SRINAGAR, Apr 21: As the breathtaking tulip blooms begin to fade, the Tulip Garden will close its doors to the public starting the evening of April 24. This marks the end of a glorious 30-day bloom season.
The decision to close the garden comes as the blooms dip below 10 percent, a threshold expected to be reached by April 24. According to officials, the tulip display typically concludes once the bloom wanes significantly. “On April 19, we were at 20 percent bloom, and now it’s dropped to 15 percent. Once it falls below 10 percent, we close the show, which will happen by April 24,” the officials shared.
In light of this, the Director of Floriculture, Kashmir, has issued an official order announcing the closure from the evening of April 24.
“As per the recommendations of the Tulip Committee, the Tulip Garden, which opened to the public on March 26, 2025, will be closed to visitors starting from the evening of April 24,” the order stated.
Since its opening, the garden has seen an overwhelming response, with over 8 lakh visitors enjoying its beauty. “So far, 8.15 lakh visitors have toured the garden. Of these, 66 percent were domestic tourists, nearly 1 percent were international visitors, and the remaining were locals,” said Javaid Ahmad, the In-Charge of the Tulip Garden.
Local residents made up a large portion of the footfall, especially on April 6, when the garden saw a record 52,652 visitors from the region alone. The international crowd was equally attracted, with 3,302 overseas visitors, including a peak of 447 on April 12.
From the very first day, the garden witnessed impressive numbers, with 1,11,565 visitors by March 31. The highest number of visitors came between April 6 and 12, during the peak bloom period, when 2,63,270 people came to witness the stunning flowers in full glory. Even on April 20, the garden welcomed 20,319 visitors.
Nestled at the foothills of the Zabarwan Range, the Tulip Garden is the largest of its kind in Asia and was inaugurated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on March 26. This year, the garden featured 1.5 million bulbs, showcasing over 74 varieties of tulips, as well as daffodils, hyacinths, and muscari, creating a dazzling floral display.
To enhance the experience for visitors, the Department of Floriculture introduced several new measures, including online ticketing, better crowd management, and additional ticket counters at key locations like the Railway Stations, Srinagar International Airport, and major hotels. The department also worked in collaboration with Tourism Directorates nationwide to increase visibility through social media campaigns, making sure the beauty of the garden reached far and wide.
