Srinagar Reopens Asia's Largest Chrysanthemum Garden to Boost Autumn Tourism
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated Srinagar's Chrysanthemum Garden, also known as Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, for the second consecutive year. The garden, Asia's largest dedicated chrysanthemum theme garden, spans approximately 5 hectares and features over 100,000 plants across more than 70 varieties. Developed to boost autumn tourism, it offers a unique attraction distinct from the Tulip Garden, using locally propagated plants. The garden's reopening coincides with the Autumn Flower Festival, aiming to attract both tourists and local visitors.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thetribune broke this story on 23 Oct, 08:07 pm. Other outlets followed.