The Chinar because of its magnificent size has been part of Kashmiri folklore for generations. These trees, with more deeply lobed (hand-shaped) leaves, are conspicuous in every season.

That is the period when the leaves of the magnificent Chinars turn a brilliant red, at the onset of fall – a major tourist attraction. Typically, a Chinar grows to 30 metres (98 ft) or more and ...

Officials from the forest department in Indian-controlled Kashmir summer capital, Srinagar city are these days fixing metal plates featuring a ...