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Srinagar, Oct 25: In a bid to revive Kashmir’s tourism sector, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, the Valley’s first-ever Chrysanthemum Garden. The new attraction adds a vibrant burst of colour to Kashmir’s fading autumn landscape, offering a fresh draw for visitors ahead of winter.

Spread across 100 kanals and developed at a cost of Rs 1.869 crore, the garden showcases more than 50 varieties of chrysanthemums in vivid shades of yellow, red, pink, and purple. Designed to extend the tourism season beyond autumn, the new theme garden is expected to draw visitors well into early winter.

After inauguration, Omar Abdullah toured the garden and interacted with floriculturists, gardeners, and visitors. He commended the Department of Floriculture,

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