Save Chinars, Kashmir’s living heritage - Greater Kashmir
This was the first-of-its-kind transplantation of Chinar trees in Kashmir. Char Chinari Island is believed to have been constructed by Murad Baksh, brother of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
Chinar: The Heart and Soul of Kashmiri Culture and Nature
Nov 25, 2024 · The tree is believed to have first been introduced to Kashmir more than 500 years ago, although historians do suggest that the origins of the Chinar tree may lie in Central Asia …
Chinar charm in Kashmir: Tourists throng gardens to witness …
Nov 12, 2021 · Chinar was first introduced to Kashmir by Sufi Saint Syed Qasim Shah, who planted the oldest Chinar tree in Chattergam in the Budgam district of Kashmir around 650 …
Aatish-e-Chinar - Asia in Global Affairs
Legends narrate that the oldest Chinar tree in Kashmir, is around 700 years old and was planted by the Sufi Saint Syed Qasim Shah in Chattergam, in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The …
During Muslim rule the tree continued to be used as a landscape tree in gardens. The tree is believed to have been first planted by a mystic named Syed Abdul Qasim Shah Hamdani in …
Chinar: The Timeless Symbol of Kashmir
Feb 12, 2025 · Chinar trees have been an integral part of Kashmir's history for centuries. It is believed that these trees were brought to the Kashmir Valley by the Mughals, who admired …
Chinar: The Living Heritage of Kashmir
Mar 15, 2022 · In fact, the oldest Chinar in Kashmir is said to have been planted in 1374 and is almost 600 years old. It is 14.78 meters tall and is located in Kashmir's Budgam district.
The Fascinating History of Kashmir's Most-Loved Chinar
Oct 24, 2025 · Recently granted a “Digital Tree Aadhaar,” each Chinar now has an identity, ensuring its protection. These ancient trees, vibrant through seasons and history, mirror the …
Chinar in Kashmir: Part III | How it came to Kashmir
Dec 11, 2020 · Chinar came to be planted in farmlands, cemeteries & graveyards, places of worship during the Mughal period. In 1664 AD when the Emperor Aurangzeb was in Kashmir …
Chinar Trees - The Heritage Tree from Kashmir, India - India Nation First
The oldest Chinar tree, which is believed to have been planted in 1374 by Syed Abul Qaim Hamdani (R.A), is located in the Chattergam village of the Budgam district.