Flowers at 10,600ft: World’s highest twin fields unveiled in Leh

On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday, the world's highest and India's largest twin flower fields were inaugurated in Leh, Ladakh by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. The fields, situated at an altitude of 10,600 feet, span across 40 acres in Choglamsar and Stakna. The Choglamsar field, developed in just two months, began plantation on July 16 and started blooming in the first week of September.

At Stakna, nearly 1.4 lakh lilies were planted in August, with the first blooms anticipated by the end of October. Saxena emphasized that this experiment at such a high altitude could serve as a model for other regions in Ladakh. The gardens, opening to the public on September 18, will charge Rs 25 for adults and Rs 10 for children.

Saxena highlighted that the initiative could enhance traditional farming, boost farmers' incomes, and provide employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. The Choglamsar flower park will act as a training, demonstration, and model floriculture center, offering exposure to modern cultivation techniques and scientific farming practices to farmers and youth.

It will also function as a recreational and educational space for residents and tourists, fostering an ecosystem where flowers and knowledge can flourish.