Srinagar, Oct 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday threw open the Chrysanthemum Garden, also known as Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, to the public in Srinagar.
Developed as Kashmir’s premier autumn attraction, the garden features 3.5 lakh locally produced plants across more than 70 varieties, blooming into nearly 12 million blossoms.
Upgraded this year, the garden boasts expanded flower beds, vibrant floral displays, water features, selfie points and modern visitor amenities.
Highlighting the garden as a new chapter for autumn tourism in Kashmir, the Chief Minister invited tourists from across the country and locals from across J&K to visit and experience its unique beauty.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by Minister for Agriculture Production Javed Dar, Advisor to Chief Minister Nasir Sogami and MLAs from District Srinagar during the inaugural function.
