Who doesn’t love flowers and plants, right? They not only smell wonderful but look absolutely beautiful. And now, you will be amazed to know that Kashmir has unveiled its first and Asia’s largest chrysanthemum garden called Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood on October 25. The garden features stunning blooms in shades of yellow, red, pink and violet, and is now open to visitors. Here’s everything you need to know!
Asia’s Largest Chrysanthemum Garden Opens In Srinagar
Kashmir, known for its picturesque landscapes and serene valleys, now has an all-new attraction! Srinagar has unveiled Asia’s largest chrysanthemum garden, Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, inside the Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden. Developed over five hectares, the garden showcases over one lakh chrysanthemum plants across more than 50 varieties!
The garden was inaugurated on October 25 by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. It features the chrysanthemum plant in so many colours, including pink, violet, yellow, and more! As per a report by Times Now News, the newly launched chrysanthemum garden aims to achieve the same fame as Kashmir’s Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, also located in Srinagar. The tulip garden attracts tourists from around the world every spring.
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It Could Be A Much-Needed Boost For Kashmir Tourism
During the inauguration, CM Omar Abdullah reportedly said that people often assumed flowers couldn’t bloom in Kashmir after summer. With this new garden, the government hopes to prove them wrong. This new chrysanthemum garden will help to extend the tourist season beyond the tulip bloom and showcase Kashmir’s floral diversity to the tourists.
Apart from being beautiful, the garden also brings hope for Kashmir’s tourism sector, which is still recovering from the widespread cancellations after the Pahalgam tragedy in April. According to a report by Times Now News, officials estimate that this newly opened chrysanthemum garden could generate revenue of ₹500 to ₹700 crore in this season alone. It would definitely give a much-needed boost to local and hospitality businesses in Kashmir.
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The garden looks breathtaking in the pictures shared online, and it’s expected to boost tourism in Srinagar. With this addition, Kashmir is now home to not just Asia’s largest tulip garden but also its largest chrysanthemum garden.
Cover Image Courtesy: Office of Chief Minister, J&K/ X
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