Srinagar, March 11 -- Asia largest Tulip garden is all set to open for visitors on March 23 and will feature nearly 1.7 million tulips with 73 varieties, officials said on Monday.

Commissioner secretary Floriculture Sheikh Fayaz told Kashmir News Service (KNS), that nearly 1.7 million with around 73 varieties will bloom in the Tulip garden this year.

He said that the garden will be thrown open for the public on March 23 and they expect a huge rush of visitors.

Last year also record number of tourists visited the garden and the department received award from World book of records for record number of tourists and tulip varieties.

"This year we have added five new varieties bringing the total number of tulip varieties to 73. These new v...