Srinagar, Oct 23 (KINS): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the Chrysanthemum Garden, popularly known as Bagh-e-Gul-Dawood, in Srinagar, opening it to the public as a major attraction for autumn tourism in Kashmir.
The garden features 3.5 lakh locally produced chrysanthemum plants representing more than 70 varieties, with nearly 12 million blossoms expected to create a vibrant floral display.
Upgraded this year, the garden has been enhanced with expanded flower beds, colourful floral arrangements, water features, selfie points and modern visitor amenities to provide an improved experience for tourists and locals.
Highlighting the garden’s potential to boost autumn tourism, the Chief Minister invited tourists from across the country and people from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir to visit Bagh-e-Gul-Dawood and experience its unique floral beauty.
The initiative aims to adda new dimension to Kashmir’s tourism calendar by attracting visitors during the autumn season and showcasing the region’s horticultural diversity.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by Agriculture Production Minister Javed Ahmad Dar, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, and MLAs from Srinagar district during the inaugural function.(KINS)
Omar Abdullah opens Chrysanthemum garden in Srinagar, invites tourists to witness autumn beauty
