Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Srinagar Opens First Wonder Garden Built From Recycled Materials
Srinagar has a new garden called the Wonder Garden.
It is the city’s first garden of this kind.
The garden was made by the Floriculture Department of Jammu and Kashmir.
Workers reused old materials instead of buying many new ones.
About 90% of the materials came from offices and gardens.
Old tyres were turned into planters, and parts of machines were used creatively.
Children can play there and learn about plants and recycling.
Officials hope the garden will become a popular place for residents and tourists.
Srinagar has opened its first Wonder Garden in the city centre.
The garden was developed by the Floriculture Department of Jammu and Kashmir.
About 90% of its materials came from departmental offices and gardens.
Old tyres, tractor parts and trolleys were repurposed as garden features and planters.
Officials hope the garden will promote recycling, educate children and attract more tourists.
- Who
- The Floriculture Department of Jammu and Kashmir developed the garden, with Director Floriculture Kashmir Mathoora Masoom describing the project.
- What
- Srinagar has received its first Wonder Garden, created by reusing discarded materials.
- Where
- In the centre of Srinagar city, in the Kashmir Valley.
- Why
- To demonstrate the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle principles, educate visitors—especially children—and support tourism.
- Attraction
- Srinagar’s first-ever Wonder Garden
- Developer
- Floriculture Department of Jammu and Kashmir
- Reused materials
- About 90% of the materials came from departmental offices and gardens
- Examples
- Old tyres, tractor parts, trolleys and other equipment were repurposed
- Main principles
- Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
- Educational focus
- Teaching children and visitors about reuse, plants and seasonal flowers
- Expected benefit
- More tourism and a new recreational space for Srinagar