Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Ladakh Opens Highest-Altitude Twin Flower Fields Near Leh
Ladakh has opened two very large flower fields near Leh.
They are in Choglamsar and Stakna, about 10,600 feet above sea level.
More than 25 lakh flowers grow across 40 acres.
Most of them are Liliums, with one lakh Gladiolus also planted.
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated the fields on September 17.
Visitors can enter from September 18 by paying a small fee.
The money will help maintain the gardens.
Officials hope the fields will bring tourists and teach farmers how to grow flowers as a business.
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated twin flower fields at Choglamsar and Stakna in Leh on Thursday, September 17.
The fields cover 40 acres at an altitude of about 10,600 feet and contain more than 25 lakh flowers.
The plantations include approximately 24 lakh Liliums and one lakh Gladiolus.
The gardens open to visitors on September 18, with entry priced at Rs 25 for adults and Rs 10 for children.
Officials say the project will promote commercial floriculture, diversify agriculture, train farmers and create livelihood opportunities.
- Who
- Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated the fields, with the project involving officials, farmers and cooperatives.
- What
- Twin flower fields, described by the administration as the world’s highest-altitude twin flower fields, were inaugurated.
- When
- The inauguration took place on Thursday, September 17; the gardens opened to visitors on September 18.
- Where
- The fields are at Choglamsar and Stakna in Leh, Ladakh, at approximately 10,600 feet.
- Why
- The project aims to promote commercial floriculture, diversify agriculture, support tourism, train farmers and create alternative livelihoods.
- Inaugurated by
- Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena
- Locations
- Choglamsar and Stakna in Leh
- Altitude
- Approximately 10,600 feet
- Total area
- 40 acres
- Flower count
- More than 25 lakh flowers
- Flower varieties
- Around 24 lakh Liliums and one lakh Gladiolus
- Visitor entry
- Rs 25 for adults and Rs 10 for children
- Planned use
- Training centre for progressive farmers and a site for commercial floriculture
