Srinagar
The valley's only city and the base for every itinerary — Dal Lake, the Mughal gardens and the airport all sit
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Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden: Timings & Season
Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is at Srinagar. Allow about 1h 30m, and the months that work are Apr. Asia's largest tulip garden, on the Zabarwan foothills above Dal Lake.
- Where
- Srinagar
- Allow
- 1h 30m
- Best months
- Apr
- Effort
- easy
Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is at Srinagar. Allow about 1h 30m, and the months that work are Apr. Asia's largest tulip garden, on the Zabarwan foothills above Dal Lake.
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Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden at a glance
- Where
- Srinagar
- Allow
- 1h 30m
- Best months
- Apr
- Effort
- easy
- Suits
- families, photographers, older travellers
- Booking notes
- Asia's largest tulip garden, on the Zabarwan foothills above Dal Lake. The bloom lasts only a few weeks and the exact window moves each year with the weather, so building a trip around it needs flexible dates. It is ticketed and busiest at midday.
- Altitude
- 1,585 m
- District
- Srinagar
Before you book
How it works
Asia's largest tulip garden, on the Zabarwan foothills above Dal Lake. The bloom lasts only a few weeks and the exact window moves each year with the weather, so building a trip around it needs flexible dates. It is ticketed and busiest at midday.
At Srinagar
Houseboat quality varies enormously within the same star band — book by boat name, not category.
Where it is
Kashmir in pictures
Dal Lake, Srinagar — evening shikara ride 
Gulmarg Gondola — Phase 1 towards Kongdoori 
The Lidder valley at Pahalgam 
Sonamarg under snow — open May to September 
Tulip garden, Srinagar — a short window each April 
Mughal gardens above Dal Lake, Srinagar 
Houseboat and shikara, Dal Lake 
Group departures across the three main valleys
Our current packages
Printed rates for our standard Kashmir itineraries. Tap any sheet to read it at full size, or send us your dates for a quote against them.
4N/5D · ₹27,200 per car · private sedanFull size
5N/6D · ₹29,700 per car · houseboat nightFull size
4N/5D · ₹38,200 for 4 · InnovaFull size
4N/5D · ₹70,500 for 8 · Tempo TravellerFull size
4N/5D · ₹96,600 for 12 · Tempo TravellerFull size
Prices shown are package totals on the terms printed on each sheet. Airfare, gondola tickets and local union taxi charges are excluded — ask us for a quote against your dates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to reach Srinagar?
By air to Srinagar (SXR). Delhi has the widest frequency and most cities connect through it. The rail alternative is to Jammu Tawi followed by roughly 260 km by road, which adds a full day each way.
What is Chillai-Kalan?
The traditional 40-day period of deepest winter in Kashmir, running from around 21 December to 31 January. It is when snowfall is heaviest and most reliable, and when the valley is coldest.
What is the best time to visit Kashmir?
April to June for tulips, green meadows and mild weather; December to February for reliable snow at Gulmarg. March and October are the best value — usable weather at noticeably lower prices. September is the quiet compromise: summer warmth without summer crowds.
How many days are enough for Kashmir?
Five nights covers Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam at a reasonable pace. Four nights works if you drop one valley. Three nights only makes sense from Delhi, and Sonamarg almost never fits into it.
When does the Tulip Garden open?
Typically for a few weeks in April, though the exact window shifts each year with the weather. Booking a trip specifically around the bloom is risky unless you can keep the dates flexible.
Do Indian nationals need a permit for Kashmir?
No permit is required for Indian nationals visiting Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam or Sonamarg. High-altitude treks such as Tarsar–Marsar do require registration and a licensed guide, arranged locally.
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