Srinagar, March 10 -- Kashmir's iconic and Asia's biggest Tulip Garden is expected to open for public from next week, at-least 7-10 days ahead of its usual schedule, while almond blossoms are in full bloom at Badamwari (the almond garden) in Srinagar marking the early arrival of spring this year amid a surge in tourist queries.

"The Tulip Garden, most probably, would be opened next week. As the weather is hot, the garden opening will be opening ahead of its usual time by a few days," said director of the floriculture department, Mathoora Masoom. In 2025, garden was thrown open on March 26.

Masoom said that preparations are underway with workers and gardeners working round the clock to ensure a major portion of the Tulip bulbs start bloo...