{"id":36353,"date":"2026-03-09T16:41:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T11:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/?p=36353"},"modified":"2026-03-23T15:39:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:09:33","slug":"kashmir-tulip-festival-2026-dates-timings-photography-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kashmir-tulip-festival-2026-dates-timings-photography-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Kashmir Tulip Festival 2026: Dates, Timings & Travel Guide (Updated)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Each spring, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar transforms into a sea of colour. The Kashmir Tulip Festival 2026 opened on March 16 \u2014 earlier than usual due to warmer weather \u2014 with 1.8 million tulip bulbs across more than 70 varieties on display (District Srinagar Official Website<\/a>). Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the festival, which is expected to surpass last year’s record of 8.55 lakh visitors (Kashmir Observer<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set against the foothills of the Zabarwan range and overlooking Dal Lake, Asia’s largest tulip garden spans 30 hectares (74 acres) across seven terraces (Wikipedia<\/a>). Whether you’re a photographer chasing golden hour shots, a family planning a spring getaway, or a solo traveller exploring Kashmir for the first time \u2014 this guide covers everything you need: dates, entry fees, photography tips, a 5-day itinerary, and a full budget breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Kashmir Tulip Festival 2026 is open from March 16 to mid-April at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Srinagar. Entry costs \u20b975 for adults, \u20b930 for children, and \u20b9200 for foreign tourists. Peak bloom is forecast for April 1-8. Visit on Tuesday-Thursday mornings (6-8 AM) for 60% fewer crowds. Budget travellers can do a 4-day trip for \u20b912,000-15,500 per person.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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