Srinagar
Tulip Garden
Package 2026
4 Nights · 5 Days · Pahalgam · Sonmarg · Dal Lake · Mughal Gardens
🌷 Kashmir Tulip Festival 2026: Expected late March – mid April · Peak bloom 1st–20th April · Limited seats — book early to secure your spot
Witness Asia's Largest
Tulip Garden in Full Bloom
The Srinagar Tulip Garden Package is one of the most spectacular spring travel experiences in India. Every year from late March to mid-April, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden bursts into a breathtaking canvas of over 1.7 million tulips in 73+ varieties — set against the majestic Zabarwan Range with shimmering Dal Lake as the backdrop.
Our expertly curated 4 Nights 5 Days Kashmir Tulip Festival tour pairs the peak tulip season with Kashmir's finest highlights — a romantic Shikara ride on Dal Lake, the scenic Pahalgam valley, the dramatic Thajiwas Glacier at Sonmarg, and the heritage Mughal Gardens of Srinagar.
Perfect for families, couples, honeymooners, and photography lovers. Private cab, hotel, all meals included — everything handled, nothing left to chance.
Everything You Need to Know About the Tulip Festival
4 Nights 5 Days Itinerary in Detail
Welcome to Kashmir — the Paradise on Earth! Our representative receives you at Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar and transfers you to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy a magical 1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake — gliding past floating gardens, colourful houseboats, and the reflection of the Zabarwan mountains in the still waters.
- Airport pickup by private cab and hotel transfer
- Check-in at 3-star hotel / houseboat in Srinagar
- Evening: 60-minute Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Optional: Dal Lake floating vegetable market visit
- Dinner and overnight stay at Srinagar hotel
After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam — the Valley of Shepherds — one of Kashmir's most serene destinations, set along the clear Lidder River. The route passes through the saffron fields of Pampore and ancient ruins of Avantipura.
- Visit Betaab Valley — lush meadows famous from Bollywood films
- Scenic walk along the Lidder River banks
- Optional: Chandanwari snow point at 2,895 m altitude (own cost)
- Optional: Pony ride through the valley (own cost)
- Optional: Baisaran — the mini-Switzerland of Kashmir (own cost)
- Return to Srinagar for dinner and overnight stay
After breakfast, drive to Sonmarg — Meadow of Gold — at 2,800 m, surrounded by snow-capped Himalayan peaks and glaciers. The drive through the Sind Valley is stunning — pine forests, mountain streams, and waterfalls at every turn.
- Visit Thajiwas Glacier by pony or sledge ride (own cost)
- Panoramic views of Himalayan peaks and Zoji La pass
- Optional Zero Point excursion (own cost)
- Walk through alpine meadows along the Sindh river
- Return to Srinagar by evening for dinner and overnight stay
The day you came for! A full morning at Asia's largest tulip garden — 74 acres, 7 terraced slopes, 1.7 million tulips in 73+ varieties, all in simultaneous bloom against the Zabarwan backdrop. Afternoon at the legendary Mughal Gardens of Srinagar.
- Morning: Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden — arrive at 10 AM opening
- Explore all 7 terraces — each presents a different colour palette
- Cultural performances, handicraft stalls & festival food
- Afternoon: Nishat Bagh — Garden of Bliss, 12 Mughal terraces on Dal Lake
- Visit Shalimar Bagh — Abode of Love, Mughal Emperor Jahangir's masterpiece
- Optional: Chashma Shahi — the Royal Spring garden with mineral water source
- Evening: Dal Lake promenade stroll
- Last dinner at Srinagar houseboat / hotel
After a relaxed breakfast, check out from the hotel. If time allows, browse the old city bazaars of Srinagar — pick up authentic Kashmiri souvenirs: pashmina shawls, saffron, walnut wood crafts, hand-knotted carpets, and Kashmiri kahwa tea. Then transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
- Breakfast at hotel and checkout
- Optional shopping: Polo View Market or Lal Chowk
- Airport transfer by private cab
- Depart with memories of Kashmir's bloom season to last forever
Kashmir in Full Bloom
73+ Varieties of Tulips to Discover
Package Inclusions & Exclusions
- 🏨4 nights accommodation in 3-star hotel / houseboat in Srinagar
- 🍳Daily breakfast and dinner (Day 1 dinner to Day 5 breakfast)
- 🚗Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing (Innova/Ertiga/Dzire)
- 🚡1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- 🌷Tulip Garden visit + Mughal Gardens (Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh)
- 🏔Pahalgam day trip & Sonmarg day trip
- ✈️Srinagar airport pickup and drop
- 🅿️All toll charges, parking fees & driver allowance
- 🧑💼Dedicated local tour manager throughout
- 📋All applicable GST taxes included
- ✈️Airfare or train tickets to/from Srinagar
- 🍽Lunches (available at local restaurants en route)
- 🎿Adventure activities: Gondola, pony rides, skiing (own cost)
- 🌷Tulip Garden entry ticket — ₹75/adult payable at gate
- 🏔Chandanwari / Zero Point excursion fees (own cost)
- 🧴Personal expenses, shopping, tips to staff
- 🏥Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- 📷Camera/video fees at monuments
- 🌨Extra costs due to weather or road closures
- 🛎Any services not mentioned in itinerary
Tulip Garden Package Pricing
- ✓4N in 3-star hotel
- ✓Breakfast + Dinner
- ✓Shared cab
- ✓All sightseeing
- ✓Shikara ride
- ✓Tour manager
- ✓4N hotel + 1N Dal Lake houseboat
- ✓Breakfast + Dinner
- ✓Private cab
- ✓All sightseeing + Gulmarg day trip
- ✓Shikara ride + cultural evening
- ✓Dedicated tour manager
- ✓4N 4-star luxury hotel
- ✓All meals included
- ✓Premium Innova Crysta private cab
- ✓All sightseeing + Gulmarg Gondola
- ✓Couple Shikara + candlelit dinner
- ✓Personalised honeymoon room setup
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Srinagar Tulip Garden Package — Complete Guide to Kashmir Tulip Festival 2026
The Srinagar Tulip Garden Package is among the most searched spring travel experiences in India. Every year, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden transforms into a breathtaking spectacle — more than 1.7 million tulips in 73+ varieties bloom across 74 terraced acres, overlooked by the Zabarwan Range with Dal Lake shimmering below. No other spring destination in the Indian subcontinent can match this scale or natural grandeur.
About the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Srinagar
Established in 2007 by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, the garden spans over 74 acres across 7 terraced slopes. The collection includes 73+ tulip varieties — including rare Dutch hybrids imported directly from Holland. It is officially recognised as Asia's largest tulip garden and has been acknowledged by the World Book of Records. Beyond tulips, the garden features daffodils, hyacinths, ranunculus, narcissus, and almond and apricot trees in bloom.
Kashmir Tulip Festival 2026 — Dates, Timings & Entry Fee
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Festival Period | Late March to mid-April 2026 (weather-dependent) |
| Peak Bloom Window | 1st to 20th April 2026 (recommended visiting window) |
| Garden Timings | 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM daily |
| Adult Entry Fee | ₹75 per person |
| Children Entry Fee | ₹50 per child |
| Foreign Nationals | ₹200 per person |
| Garden Location | Cheshma Shahi Road, Rainawari, Srinagar |
| Distance from Airport | 18 km from Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport |
| Number of Tulips | 1.7 million+ tulip bulbs |
| Tulip Varieties | 73+ varieties including Dutch hybrid imports |
Why Visit Kashmir During the Tulip Festival?
The Kashmir Tulip Festival is not just a garden visit — it is an immersive spring celebration of nature, culture, and Kashmiri heritage. The festival features traditional folk music, dance performances, handicraft stalls, local cuisine, and photography contests. April is also the most comfortable season to visit Srinagar — temperatures of 15–22°C, all roads accessible, and all destinations including Pahalgam and Sonmarg fully open.
Nearby Attractions Included in Our Package
Our 4N 5D Srinagar Tulip Garden Package covers Pahalgam valley, Sonmarg glacier, Mughal Gardens, and a Dal Lake Shikara ride — alongside the main Tulip Garden visit. The Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh are just minutes from the tulip garden and equally stunning in spring. The old city bazaars of Srinagar — Lal Chowk, Polo View Market — are perfect for authentic Kashmiri souvenirs before departure.
Ready to See Kashmir in Full Bloom?
Book your Srinagar Tulip Garden Package now — 1.7 million tulips, azure Dal Lake, and the Himalayas await. Seats fill fast during peak festival season.
From ₹16,900 / person · Breakfast & Dinner included · Private cab · Free customisation