Ladakh Inaugurates World’s Highest Twin Flower Fields

Twin Sites Built to Demonstrate High-Altitude Farming

The Choglamsar field was developed in just two months and will serve as a training hub for local farmers and young entrepreneurs. Rising Kashmir reports that Stakna's first blooms are expected by late October, giving the second site more time to mature. Both locations will eventually grow tulips and ornamental flowers for Indian and international markets.

The Agriculture Department will manage cultivation, marketing, and post-harvest work before handing the fields to local self-help groups and cooperatives. This transfer model ensures community ownership and long-term sustainability of the project.

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Public Opening Priced to Fund Ongoing Maintenance

The fields opened to visitors on September 18 with entry fees of Rs 25 for adults and Rs 10 for children. GK Today notes that ticket revenue will directly fund garden upkeep and operations, creating a self-sustaining financial model for the project.

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Model Could Expand Across Ladakh's High-Altitude Regions

Officials say the successful experiment at 10,600 feet proves that commercial floriculture can work in extreme mountain conditions. Tribune India reports that the model could be replicated in other parts of Ladakh, extending high-value flower cultivation beyond these two Leh sites. This expansion would create additional farm jobs and diversify Ladakh's historically limited agricultural options.

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