The Tulip Festival that began in Delhi last week has attracted a lot of attention, especially from nature lovers and anthophiles.
The lawns of Shanti Path and several roundabouts in its vicinity are decked up with thousands of red and white tulips imported from The Netherlands.
You can see the tulips in full bloom at Shanti Path, Central Park, Children Park, Mandi House, 11 Murti, Akbar Road, AIIMS Circle, and Palika Kendra.
A total of 1.24 lakh tulip bulbs were brought in from The Netherlands and planted in the first week of January at the Shanti Path lawns, by New Delhi Municipal Council.
The blooming of tulips coincides with the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting, to be held on March 1-2.
This year, the quantity of tulips planted has been doubled in order to showcase them in every location of the NDMC area.
Growing tulips in Delhi was a distant dream a few years ago, as these spring flowers require constant cold temperatures to survive.
But it was made possible via technical interventions like breaking dormancy, the requirement of chilling temperature, and synchronising the bloom.
The Tulip Festival includes a walk from Shanti Path from February 18 to 26, and a photography contest from February 14-25.
Have you seen the tulips in Delhi this spring?