Get ready, Delhiites! The capital’s favorite floral extravaganza, NDMC’s Annual Tulip Festival-2026, officially opens tomorrow at Shanti Path Lawns. After a slight delay, this festival is poised to transform the urban landscape into a riot of colors with its stunning tulip displays.
A guided Tulip Walk will commence Monday morning from the lawns near Sudan Embassy in Chanakyapuri, showcasing an array of vividly colored tulips and complementary flowers. Horticulture experts have outdone themselves, and nature lovers are flocking in anticipation of this free, family-friendly event.
The postponement from February 17 stemmed from security protocols surrounding the India AI Impact Summit. In a recent budget speech, Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal shared grand visions: 5.53 lakh tulip bulbs dotting city parks, many sourced from domestic growers in Himachal’s Palampur under the ‘Make in India’ banner.
Innovations from last year continue to inspire, with NDMC potting and selling one lakh tulips at popular venues including Lodhi Garden and Talkatora Garden. This not only generated buzz but also promoted home gardening.
Sustainability remains at the core of NDMC’s strategy. Chahal highlighted the Miyawaki forest project in Lodhi Colony and impressive plantation stats: 3,500 trees, nearly 30 lakh shrubs, and hundreds of bamboos already in the ground. Future goals include thousands more trees and shrubs next year.
Bolstering eco-friendly practices, 10 decentralized STPs treat wastewater for irrigation, while expansions promise even greener initiatives. The festival isn’t just about flowers—it’s a testament to Delhi’s evolving commitment to a cleaner, self-sufficient future.