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 ...

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.

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