The famous tulip garden of Keukenhof, Netherlands

The famous tulip garden of Keukenhof, Netherlands

Gorgeous tulip flowers

           In Europe, there is only one place to be if you want to see innumerable tulip flowers swaying in the wind. Come spring and lo and behold, Keukenhof Gardens become flower lovers paradise. Although tulips are the main attraction, be ready to be mesmerized by many other stunning varieties of flowers. The much photographed tulip farms are actually outside the Keukenhof Gardens and not a part of it. Tourists can rent bikes to explore the farms or take a boat ride on the small canals flowing between the farms.

                      Tulips actually stand out among other flowers!

           Hats off to the management for arranging this garden for over 60 years. Immaculate is the word that comes to mind on seeing the neatly planted tulip bulbs forming beautiful patterns and designs. According to the official website for the Keukenhof Park, approximately 7,000,000 (seven million) flower bulbs are planted annually in the park, which covers an area of 32 hectares. It is open annually from mid-March to mid-May. Weather can play a spoil sport and the sometimes the flowers bloom early and sometimes too late.

                       These are not tulips but hey, we are not complaining! 

              Don’t miss the ice cream seen in the above picture. Expect it to be different as it leaves a milky aftertaste. Visit the windmill for a great view from the top of the adjoining farms. The garden and the tulip fields take up an entire day to cover and at the end you wish you could visit this little paradise any time of the year.