Srinagar, March 10: The Tulip Garden in Srinagar, which is Asia’s largest Tulip garden, will be thrown open to the public on March 16.

Director of Floriculture, Kashmir, Mathoora Masoom said the garden, situated on the foothills of the Zabarwan Range with a view of the Dal Lake, is fully prepared to receive visitors.
The annual blooming of the garden traditionally marks the commencement of spring and start of tourist season in the Valley.
“With the tulips now in full bloom, the department has decided to commence the visiting schedule for the season from March 16,” Masoom said.
Officials said approximately 1.8 million tulip bulbs, comprising between 70 and 75 different varieties, have been planted this season.
The density of flower-beds has been enhanced this year to present a more vibrant and striking floral spectacle for visitors.
Originally named Siraj Bagh, the garden was rechristened as the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in 2008. It has since emerged as a major attraction for domestic and international tourists visiting the Kashmir Valley during the spring season.