J&K: Kashmir’s historic Chinar trees reflect valley’s history and cultural identity

Nov 11, 2026

Srinagar, Nov 11, 2026 (ANI): The centuries old, tall, heritage Chinar trees depict the rich past of Kashmir valley. It belongs to Kashmiri history as well as culture which makes the people of valley praise it. Notably, Chinar trees’ name has been modified from the Sanskrit word 'Bhawani' which means 'Blissful Mother'. These majestic trees are especially prominent in Mughal gardens, enhancing their beauty and attracting lakhs of tourists from across the world. Department of Floriculture has launched a Chinar plantation campaign to protect and preserve the heritage trees. They jointly conducted a survey and geo-tagged around 30,000 Chinar trees to safeguard them for future generations.