Srinagar, Mar 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the blooming tulips mark the beginning of Kashmir’s spring tourism season, expressing hope that visitors will enjoy the Valley’s scenic beauty during the coming months.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, the Chief Minister, according to news agency Kashmir Dot Com, referred to a Kashmiri saying, “Wande Tzale Sheen Gali, Beyi Yi Bahaar,” (“Winter will flee, the snow will melt, and spring will come again”) and said the blossoming tulips symbolise the arrival of spring in the Valley. He expressed hope that the garden will welcome both tourists and local visitors throughout the season and further boost Kashmir’s tourism activity.
According to the details, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden located at the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range in Srinagar was thrown open by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
