A look at the world’s most exotic tulip gardens

Tulips are among the world’s most loved flowers with over a hundred varieties. These pretty gifts from Mother Nature come in various shapes and shades, and are an inspiration to every gardener’s creativity.Fascinating history of tulipsThese pretty flowers originated in Central Asia and were first cultivated by the Turks somewhere in 1000 AD. The word ‘tulip’ comes from the Persian word, meaning turban; in those days, Europeans used to wear turbans with tulips in them. Soon, these flowers became popular in the Netherlands, and tulips took over the flower markets in the region. Today, tulips are grown across the globe, however, the Dutch tulips are the most famous ones. So, if you are intrigued by the history of this beautiful flower, you need to visit these exotic tulip gardens around the world, at least once in your lifetime!

The Tonami Tulip Park in Japan is noted for hosting the most incredible tulips in the world! If you visit the place in spring, you’ll get to witness over three million tulips! The place attracts photographers, travellers, social media addicts and nature enthusiasts from all over. Walking into the garden during this time feels like you have entered into a live painting! So many colours and beauty!

The Skagit Valley in Washington is spread over a huge area of 350 acres. Every year, a tulip festival is held here in April which attracts flower lovers from across the globe. The huge tulip fields are located between La Conner and Mount Vernon. And the view is simply breathtaking!

The Munsiyari tulip garden in Uttarakhand is one of the biggest tulip gardens in the world! Situated in the gorgeous hill station of Munsiyari at an elevation of 2298 m above sea level, the garden covers a whopping area of 123 acres. When the flowers bloom against the Panchachuli ranges in the backdrop, it’s an absolutely otherworldly sight!

Also known as the Garden of Europe, Keukenhof is among the largest flower gardens in the world, situated in Lisse, the Netherlands. The garden hsts an incredible collection of tulips. This garden is spread over an area of 79 acres and remains open to tourists from March till May. More than 7 million bulbs of tulips are planted here every year, which bloom into 800 varieties of tulips by the spring! It’s a sight to behold.

The incredible garden in China’s Chaoyang district is spread over an area of 61 acres and attracts travellers and photographers in huge numbers. The garden has three sections, which are production, display and service sections.

Another very famous tulip garden in the world is located in Kashmir’s capital city, Srinagar. Set on the foothills of Zabarwan Range, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden covers an area of 74 acres. The garden was opened in 2007 to boost the economy of Kashmir valley via tourism. Every year, a tulip festival is organised in the region between March and May. It’s a rainbow of tulips!

Turkey is where tulips originally originated from! So the tulips of Turkey are special. Every year, the Istanbul Tulip Festival is organised at the Emirgan Park with the most expansive display of tulips. Nothing looks prettier than a tulip in full bloom!

The Corbett Gardens in Bowral, Australia host the Tulip Time Festival every time. If you are visiting the garden during this time, most likely you’ll be able to witness over 75000 tulips in different colours! Thousands of travellers plan their Australia trip during this time of the year.