New Delhi,-Dated: 17.02.2023-Celebrating the hues of Mother Nature and the fervour of Spring Season, the 35^th Garden Tourism Festival has been organized by Delhi Tourism in association with the Government of Delhi. The festival was inaugurated today by Hon’ble Dy. Chief Minister & Minister of Tourism, Govt. of Delhi, in presence of Ms. Niharika Rai, MD & CEO, DTTDC, Ms. Geetika Sharma, General Manager, DTTDC and other dignitaries.

On this occasion theHon’ble Dy. Chief Minister said that it is amatter of pride movement for us that Delhi Tourism has maintained the beauty of this garden when flowers are blooming in peak season. Further, he said this festival can be extended if public show their interest. In this garden everyone can enjoy, spend memorable movement and children can also get the knowledge. In coming next two years, this garden will be more beautified.

India has assumed the Presidency of the G – 20 from 1^st December 2022 upto 30^th November, 2023. Hence, this year the theme of the festival is Garden of Unity for G-20. Thevenue spread over 20 acres of lush green will provide space for public leisure and the sprawling gardens filled with innumerable flowers will make for an unforgettable sight.

This annual festival presents floral displays, theme gardens, horticultural demonstrations and other activities. All the exhibits during GTF are evaluated by judges having dominion knowledge of respective horticulture area.

The Garden Tourism Festival is a great platform for Garden lovers to meet, interact and showcase their fruit of labor. This year some of the major participants during the festival are the horticulture departments of NDMC, DJB, SDMC, Northern Railways, Archaeological Survey of India, CPWD, Hero Moto Corp and others. Competitions would be organized in 32categories such as potted plants, Dahlia, Hanging Baskets, Foliages Plants, Cactus and Succulents, Aromatic / Herbal and Medicinal Plant, Bonsai Plants of different specifications, Bougainvillea, Floral Animal, Tray Garden, Theme Garden, Annual cut flowers in earthen vases, Vegetables Flower Decoration, Flower arrangements and roses etc.

All the exhibits during Garden Tourism Festival would be evaluated by judges having domain knowledge. There would be separate sections to sell the plants, horticulture equipments, pesticides, fertilizers and other general items etc. This will provide an added advantage for the visitors to buy gardening equipments and saplings under one roof.

Highlights of 35^th Garden Tourism Festival:-

• Over 300 varieties of plants are on display.
• Display of Terrariums, Floral Animals, Potted Plants, Foliage, Medicinal & Herbal Plants, HangingBaskets, Dahlia, Roses, Cacti, Bonsai, Bougainvillea, cut flowers, nursery stalls etc.
• Sale of flowers, plants, organic items, books, medicinal plants, gardening accessories, etc.
• Cultural Performances by various academies of Delhi Govt.
• Activities like Magic show, On the spot painting competition for children.

Take some time out and spend some serene moments in lap of nature!

Delhi Tourism will provide free Shuttle Service from Saket Metro Station (T-Point) to venue and back.