24/10/2026
SRINAGAR, Oct 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today opened the Chrysanthemum Show 2026 at the Botanical Garden, Chashma Shahi, Srinagar and the Chrysanthemum Theme Garden, popularly known as Bagh-e-Gul-Dawood, was opened for the public, marking another step towards extending Kashmir's tourism season and establishing autumn as an equally attractive time to visit the Valley.
Titled 'Enriching Autumn with New Colours', the show showcases the beauty of chrysanthemums through an impressive display of 3.5 lakh locally produced plants representing more than 70 varieties and featuring nearly 12 million blossoms. Spread over 100 kanals, the theme garden has been developed by the Department of Floriculture, Parks and Gardens as a major autumn attraction, adding vibrant shades of yellow, red, pink and purple to Kashmir's landscape.
The garden has been upgraded this year with more area brought under flower beds, colourful floral displays, water features, selfie points and modern visitor am...