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Tulip Garden Attracts Over 2.5 Lakh Tourists, Including 1248 Foreigners In 20 Days

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SRINAGAR: The Tulip Garden in Srinagar has witnessed a rush of nearly 2.50 lakh tourists, including domestic and foreign visitors, in the last 20 days. The garden was opened for the public on March 20, 2023, and recorded a huge influx of tourists in the first week.
According to Floriculture Officer Shayiq Rasool, 2,49,433 tourists have visited the garden since its opening. He mentioned that there has been a rise in the number of foreign tourists, with 1,248 foreign tourists visiting the garden so far compared to only 150 last year.
The officers have informed that over 50,000 locals have visited the Tulip garden so far, with a total of 51,008 people having visited the garden this year. Additionally, they reported that 197,177 tourists from various parts of the country visited the garden in the last 20 days.
Notably, a few days ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that Jammu and Kashmir is beautiful, particularly during the Tulip season. In response to the Srinagar District Administration’s tweet about the blooming of the Tulip garden located in the foothills of the Zabarwan Range, adjacent to Dal Lake in Srinagar, the Prime Minister tweeted, “Jammu and Kashmir is beautiful, and even more so during the Tulip season.” (KNO)

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April 9, 2023
LG Sinha Inaugurates Tulip Garden At Sanasar, The First Such Park For Jammu Division

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SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated Tulip Garden at Sanasar, the first such park for Jammu Division, on Saturday.
Congratulating the tourists and local residents on the occasion, the Lt Governor said the Garden spread over 40 Kanals with 2.75 Lakh Tulip Bulbs of 25 different varieties, situated amid lush green woods in Ramban district will provide major impetus to tourism and trade activities.
Observing that the tourism potential of Jammu is unique in many ways, the Lt Governor said with breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, magnificent cuisine and warm hospitality, it can create a niche for itself on global tourism map and administration is committed to ensure all the necessary infrastructure & resources.
“As a “Tourism Mission” initiative 75 new destinations, 75 Sufi/religious sites, 75 new cultural, heritage sites and 75 new tracks are being developed in JK UT to open up new economic avenues for fulfilling the aspirations of the people,” said the Lt Governor.
Development of water parks at twin cities of Jammu & Srinagar, establishment of cultural centres at Ramban, Udhampur, Kathua, Jammu, Rajouri & Poonch will help in building local capacities, boost employment & favourable climate to entrepreneurship, he added.
There is no dearth of budget for development under the leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji. All the citizens should work together for the progress of the society with a positive approach to build a modern, industrialised and prosperous J&K UT, the Lt Governor said.
“The administration is working for the Aam Aadmi & inclusiveness is in the centre of our journey to high growth. With participatory governance approach & people’s cooperation we will create better future for the generations to come,” he added.
LG Sinha said that Rs 447 crore has been allocated to the tourism sector this year to develop JK as a modern and smart tourist destination. Samba Fort, Hari Parbat and General Zorawar Singh Palace will also be renovated to revive the ageless cultural legacy, he added.

The Lt Governor urged the people, PRI representatives and the youth to actively participate in the Gram Sabha meetings, being organized in all Halka Panchayats of Jammu Kashmir on 10th April to prepare development plan for the Gram Panchayats, he added.
The Lt Governor said that the construction of the 2.5 km long road from Sana Village to Sanasar will be approved in two months.

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April 8, 2023
Lt Governor inaugurates Tulip Garden at Sanasar, the first such park for Jammu Division

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JAMMU, APRIL 08: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated Tulip Garden at Sanasar, the first such park for Jammu Division, today.
Congratulating the tourists and local residents on the occasion, the Lt Governor said the Garden spread over 40 Kanals with 2.75 Lakh Tulip Bulbs of 25 different varieties, situated amid lush green woods in Ramban district will provide major impetus to tourism & trade activities.
Observing that the tourism potential of Jammu is unique in many ways, the Lt Governor said with breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, magnificent cuisine and warm hospitality, it can create a niche for itself on global tourism map and administration is committed to ensure all the necessary infrastructure & resources.
“As a “Tourism Mission” initiative 75 new destinations, 75 Sufi/religious sites, 75 new cultural, heritage sites and 75 new tracks are being developed in J&K UT to open up new economic avenues for fulfilling the aspirations of the people,” said the Lt Governor.
Development of water parks at twin cities of Jammu & Srinagar, establishment of cultural centres at Ramban, Udhampur, Kathua, Jammu, Rajouri & Poonch will help in building local capacities, boost employment & favourable climate to entrepreneurship, he added.
The Lt Governor said that today even small and remote villages are dreaming big and with ample opportunities, people-focused inclusive and sustainable development policies & availability of robust infrastructure, they are capitalizing on their immense resources to emerge stronger.
There is no dearth of budget for development under the leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji. All the citizens should work together for the progress of the society with a positive approach to build a modern, industrialised and prosperous J&K UT, the Lt Governor said.
The administration is working for the Aam Aadmi & inclusiveness is in the centre of our journey to high growth. With participatory governance approach & people’s cooperation we will create better future for the generations to come, he added.

The Lt Governor underscored that Hon’ble PM’s Mantra of ‘Development as well as Heritage’ is guiding us in this journey.
Today, J&K has become the most preferred tourist destination. ‘Caravan tourism’ as well as development of unexplored destination will give new momentum to J&K’s tourism growth, said the Lt Governor
The Lt Governor said that Rs 447 crore has been allocated to the tourism sector this year to develop J&K as a modern and smart tourist destination. Samba Fort, Hari Parbat and General Zorawar Singh Palace will also be renovated to revive the ageless cultural legacy, he added.
The Lt Governor urged the people, PRI representatives and the youth to actively participate in the Gram Sabha meetings, being organized in all Halka Panchayats of Jammu Kashmir on 10th April to prepare development plan for the Gram Panchayats, he added.
The Lt Governor said that the construction of the 2.5 km long road from Sana Village to Sanasar will be approved in two months.
On the issue of playground, the Lt Governor said that the tender will be floated soon for developing Playground on the identified 50 kanal land in Ramban. He further assured that the sports infrastructure will be developed on Railway ground for the youth.
Dr. Shamshad Shan, Chairperson District Development Council Ramban, expressed gratitude to the Lt Governor-led UT administration for developing tourism sector of Ramban.
Sh Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Administrative Secretary, Tourism Department; Sh Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Department of Floriculture, Parks and Gardens; Sh. Mussarat Islam, DC Ramban, besides senior officers of UT administration and tourists in large numbers were present.
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April 8, 2023
Over 1.5 Lac Visitors Throng Tulip Garden in First 12 Days

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SRINAGAR: The Tulip Garden in central Kashmir’s district Srinagar has attracted over 1.58 lac visitors including local, national and international tourists in the first 12 days of its opening, officials said.
The Assistance Floriculture Officer (AFO) and the ground level in-charge of Tulip Garden Inam-ul-Rehman stated that the garden was made accessible to the public on March 20, 2023, and has since emerged as a significant tourist destination, with visitors coming to see the bright hues of the tulips. In his words, “A total of 1.58 lakh people visited tulip garden Srinagar in the first 12 days and which includes local, national and international visitors.”
Rehman added that the number of visitors has surpassed their expectations and the garden is receiving a positive response from visitors across the board. He said, “We are delighted to see that people are showing a keen interest in visiting the garden. The tulips are in full bloom and visitors are thoroughly enjoying the scenic beauty of the garden.”
He further informed that the garden has been adorned with over 1.6 million blooming bulbs of 68 different colourful varieties, which were imported from various parts of the world. The garden also boasts several other types of flowers, such as Daffodils, Mascaries, and Hisins.
The authorities have also made special arrangements to ensure the safety and comfort of the visitors, including garden clearance and maintenance, adequate drinking water facilities, and rain shelters.
The renowned garden, situated on the foothills of Zabarwan Range in Srinagar along the banks of the Dal Lake, is set to remain open until the end of April, and authorities anticipate a surge in visitors in the days to come. (GNS)

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April 1, 2023
In 9 days, 1,17,000 people visit Tulip garden

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Srinagar, Mar 28: Just nine days after the garden was thrown open for the general public, at least one lakh seventeen thousand people have visited Asia’s second largest Tulip Garden in the foothills of Zabarwan Range.
Ikhlas Shayiq, In charge of Tulip garden while talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that on average, nearly 15,000-17,000 visitors visited the garden in the first week after its opening on April 20, 2023.
He said that the rush of the visitors has reduced to 9,000-10,000 now, saying that the visitors, especially the tourists, throng the garden every day here.
In charge Tulip Garden further stated that a total of 1,17,000 people have witnessed the tulip bloom at the garden this year, adding that compared to last year, the response this year is quite appreciable.
Pertinently, the fountain channel has been extended this year as for the first time, the authorities decided to involve the third terrace of Asia’s largest tulip garden in Srinagar where more than 15 lakh tulips are in full bloom to attract the visitors from different parts of the globe.
About 60 gardeners have made hectic efforts to beautify the garden, which is being thrown open for the public in April every year, depending upon the weather conditions—(KNO)
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March 28, 2023
Asia’s largest Tulip garden to reopen for public tomorrow

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Srinagar: Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha on Sunday evening inaugurated Asia’s largest tulip Garden in Srinagar. The garden located in the lap of Zabarwan hills holds 68 varieties of tulips.
Spread on 30 Hectares of land, Indira Gandhi Memorial tulip garden holds almost 16 lakh tulips of different varieties and attracts tourists from across the world.
“Last year 3.60 lakh tourists visited the garden, which is expected to increase this year, Second Tulip garden was set up at Patnitop with 2.5 lakh bulbs.” says LG while addressing the inaugural function inside the garden.
The garden will be thrown open to the public tomorrow which is the 20th of this month.
A large number of troops were deployed in and outside the garden as Lt. Governor inaugurates Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar
Lt. Governor Majon Sinha inaugurates Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar
Manoj Sinha walking along with his security cover in Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar
Only a limited number of visitors were allowed to visis the Tulip Garden as it will. be officialy open for visitors from tomorrow
People enjoying in Asia’s Largest Tulip garden in Srinagar
Thousands of tulips are in full bloom in the Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar
Jammu & Kashmir Srinagar Tulip Garden
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March 19, 2023
Traffic Advisory For People Intending To Visit Tulip Garden

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SRINAGAR: Anticipating a huge rush of visitors to the Tulip Garden, scheduled to be thrown open to public on Sunday, the Traffic Police City has issued a detailed advisory to the enthusiasts regarding their feasible route plan to avoid any inconvenience along the roads leading to the most sought after venue at the foothills of Zabarwan range.
“To ensure convenience and smooth flow of traffic, one-way traffic shall be regulated initially from 19-03-2023 till 26-03-2023,” reads an official order copy issued by Srinagar Traffic Police.
As per the advisory, people intending to visit the Tulip Garden shall adopt Lal Chowk-Dalgate-Boulevard/Gupkar Road to reach the garden. On their return, they shall adopt the Nishat-Foreshore-Habak-Dargah-Khanyar route to reach their respective destinations. Likewise, motorists intending to travel from Harwan-Shalimar-Nishat and other adjacent areas towards Lal-Chowk are requested to travel via Foreshore-Hazratbal route instead of Nishat-Boulevard road axis to reach their respective destinations.
“Motorists intending to travel from Gulab Bagh-Zakoora-Naseembagh-Habbak and adjacent areas shall adopt Habak-Dargah-Khanyar route to reach Lal Chowk instead of Foreshore Road. Visitors are advised to park their vehicles only at designated parking places and avoid parking their vehicles on the roadside. Wrongly parked vehicles will be towed.”
The available parking places are in front of Botanical Garden, Open land at Kralsangri, SKICC, Royal Spring Golf Course and LCMA Parking at Nishat.
The authorities have also advised that emergencies shall be allowed to take the shortest route. One-way traffic will be implemented from
The move by the authorities to regulate traffic is a welcome step to ensure that visitors have a smooth and hassle-free experience while visiting the Tulip Garden. The visitors are expected to follow the traffic regulations to avoid any inconvenience during their visit.(GNS)

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March 17, 2023
Traffic Police City Issues Advisory to People Intending to Visit Tulip Garden

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Srinagar, Mar 17: Anticipating a huge rush of visitors to the Tulip Garden, scheduled to be thrown open to public on Sunday, the Traffic Police City has issued a detailed advisory to the enthusiasts regarding their feasible route plan to avoid any inconvenience along the roads leading to the most sought after venue at the foothills of Zabarwan range.
“To ensure convenience and smooth flow of traffic, one-way traffic shall be regulated initially from 19-03-2023 till 26-03-2023,” reads an official order copy issued by Srinagar Traffic Police office, a copy which lies in processing with GNS.
As per the advisory, people intending to visit the Tulip Garden shall adopt Lal Chowk-Dalgate-Boulevard/Gupkar Road to reach the garden. On their return, they shall adopt the Nishat-Foreshore-Habak-Dargah-Khanyar route to reach their respective destinations. Likewise, motorists intending to travel from Harwan-Shalimar-Nishat and other adjacent areas towards Lal-Chowk are requested to travel via Foreshore-Hazratbal route instead of Nishat-Boulevard road axis to reach their respective destinations.
“Motorists intending to travel from Gulab Bagh-Zakoora-Naseembagh-Habbak and adjacent areas shall adopt Habak-Dargah-Khanyar route to reach Lal Chowk instead of Foreshore Road. Visitors are advised to park their vehicles only at designated parking places and avoid parking their vehicles on the roadside. Wrongly parked vehicles will be towed.”
The available parking places are in front of Botanical Garden, Open land at Kralsangri, SKICC, Royal Spring Golf Course and LCMA Parking at Nishat.
The authorities have also advised that emergencies shall be allowed to take the shortest route. One-way traffic will be implemented from 0900 hrs till 1900 hrs.
The move by the authorities to regulate traffic is a welcome step to ensure that visitors have a smooth and hassle-free experience while visiting the Tulip Garden. The visitors are expected to follow the traffic regulations to avoid any inconvenience during their visit. (GNS)

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March 17, 2023
Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden Set To Welcome Visitors from March 19

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SRINAGAR: The Asia’s largest Tulip garden, located on the foothills of Zabarwan hills, is all set to welcome visitors from March 19. The garden, situated at an altitude of 5,600 feet, will showcase over 16 lakh tulips of different varieties, along with hyacinths, daffodils and ranunculus the officials said.
A grand opening ceremony is supposed to take place on March 19 with Director Floriculture, Farooq Ahmad Rather having requested the visitors to book their tickets online in advance.
“The garden saw an estimated 3,60,000 people making their way to the garden”, said an official adding the department is hopeful of crossing that record this year around.
Speaking about the arrangements made for visitors, Director Floriculture Farooq Ahmad Rather said that they have taken proper care of cleanliness and maintenance of the garden, along with other public utility services such as drinking water and rain shelters.
Rather urged visitors to avoid carrying and throwing plastic inside the garden, and to refrain from carrying any eatables with them.
“The Tulip Garden has earned worldwide recognition and was honoured as the world’s second-best garden in 2015”, he said adding “this is your own Garden, we welcome and invite you with open arms and with a big heart, but please have courtesy while you enjoy the beauty of the garden.
“A grand opening ceremony will be taking place on March 19 and those intending to visit should book their tickets online in advance”, he said. (GNS)

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March 10, 2023
Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden All Set To Welcome Visitors from March 19

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Srinagar, Mar 10: The Asia’s largest Tulip garden, located here on the foothills of Zabarwan hills, is all set to welcome visitors from March 19. The garden, situated at an altitude of 5,600 feet, will showcase over 16 lakh tulips of different varieties, along with hyacinths, daffodils and ranunculus the officials said.
A grand opening ceremony is supposed to take place on March 19 with Director Floriculture, Farooq Ahmad Rather having requested the visitors to book their tickets online in advance.
“The garden saw an estimated 3,60,000 people making their way to the garden”, said an official adding the department is hopeful of crossing that record this year around.
Speaking about the arrangements made for visitors, Director Floriculture Farooq Ahmad Rather as per GNS highlighted the cleanliness and maintenance of the garden, along with other public utility services such as drinking water and rain shelters.
Rather urged visitors to avoid carrying and throwing plastic inside the garden, and to refrain from carrying any eatables with them.
“The Tulip Garden has earned worldwide recognition and was honoured as the world’s second-best garden in 2015”, he said adding “this is your own Garden, we welcome and invite you with open arms and with a big heart, but please have courtesy while you enjoy the beauty of the garden.
“A grand opening ceremony will be taking place on March 19 (2023) and those intending to visit should book their tickets online in advance”, he said.
Several other officials which GNS talked to expressed their excitement over the opening of the picturesque garden and expected it will further boost the tourism industry of the Valley.

“With the Tulip Garden opening its doors a week later, the visitors will have a chance to witness the breathtaking beauty of the flowers and the stunning landscape that surrounds them,” an official said.
“The Tulip Garden in Srinagar is a most sought after destination for tourists and locals alike, and with proper precautions in place, visitors can enjoy the beauty of the garden while ensuring its preservation for future generations” another official said. (GNS)
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March 10, 2023