Oct 10, 2024
By: Ayush Mehrotra
Known as the “Garden of Europe,” Keukenhof is one of the world’s largest flower gardens, famous for its vibrant tulip fields. Every spring, the garden blooms with over 7 million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, attracting millions of visitors. The sight of colourful tulip fields stretching to the horizon is a must-see for flower lovers.
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Located in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachi Seaside Park is famous for its blue nemophila flowers, which cover its Miharashi Hill every April. The stunning sight of 4.5 million blue flowers, creating a sea of blue against the sky, makes it a surreal destination. The park also features kochia bushes that turn a striking crimson red in autumn.
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The Provence region in southern France is world-famous for its fragrant lavender fields that bloom from June to August. The lavender stretches across rolling hills, creating a dreamy purple landscape. Villages like Valensole and Sault are ideal for lavender enthusiasts and photographers seeking picturesque views.
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Located in the Western Himalayas, the Valley of Flowers is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning display of wildflowers, especially during July and August. The valley, blanketed in colourful blooms and surrounded by snow-capped peaks, is home to over 600 species of alpine flowers, making it a botanist’s paradise.
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The town of Furano is renowned for its vast lavender fields that bloom in early July. The Tomita Farm, with its rainbow-coloured flower fields and fragrant lavender, is particularly popular. The gently rolling hills covered in rows of purple, yellow, red, and white flowers offer a picturesque view reminiscent of a vibrant patchwork quilt.
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The town of Agassiz in British Columbia is known for its annual Tulip Festival, which showcases 30 acres of breathtaking tulip fields against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains. The vibrant colours of the tulips, combined with the stunning scenery, make it one of the most beautiful floral festivals in North America.
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Overlooking the serene Dal Lake, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar is Asia’s largest tulip garden. Blooming in March and April, this paradise boasts over 1.5 million tulips in vibrant shades of red, yellow, orange, and purple.
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The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve is famous for its springtime poppy bloom. Located in the Mojave Desert, the reserve’s rolling hills turn a vivid orange, creating a magical landscape. The blooming season varies each year depending on weather conditions but usually occurs from mid-February to late May.
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Also known as the "Kaas Pathar" or "Plateau of Flowers," this UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in the Western Ghats and is known for its stunning display of wildflowers that bloom from August to September. The plateau comes alive with more than 850 species of flowers, creating a vivid carpet of colours against the green landscape.
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