Other than the 46 varieties of 1.5 million tulips, many other species of flowers - hyacinths, daffodils and ranunculus - have been added this year to bring more variety in the garden.

The climatic conditions in Kashmir is best suited for tulips.
"The climatic conditions is most conducive for tulips. The conditions for tulips are best suited for Kashmir," he said.

Over 1.5 lakh tourists visited the garden last year.
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However, the number of tourists is expected to grow this year. Visitors to the tulip garden are already impressed and delighted."I have never seen so many varieties and such beauty in my life," said Shweta Bhola from Rajasthan.