Char Chinar
Char Chinar Island Dal Lake Srinagar 190001, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Famous for: Chinar island winter shikara stopEvery day · 06:00 – 18:00
Getting there
8 km · Near Srinagar TRC Bus Stand
Distances are approximate. Check local transport and road conditions before you travel.
Char Chinar in winter is stark beauty — four chinar trees on Dal island, shikara stop, and amber trees against snow mist if late winter.
🌟 What Makes It Special
- Four historic chinar trees
- Island shikara circuit
- Photography icon
- Dal Lake heritage
🕒 Visit Details
- LocationChar Chinar Island Dal Lake Srinagar 190001
- Distance from Srinagar TRC Bus Stand8 km by road (approx.)
- Visiting hoursShikara hours 06:00–18:00
- Best time to visitDec–Feb
- Ideal duration30 minutes stop
- Part of lake tour
✔️ Tips for a Smooth Visit
- Include in Dal shikara package
- Respect island ecology
- Winter chinar bare branches still scenic
- Negotiate shikara duration
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- What is Char Chinar famous for?
- Char Chinar in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir is known for Chinar island winter shikara stop. Read visitor reviews and photos on Visiting Places Hub.
- Where is Char Chinar located?
- Char Chinar is located at Char Chinar Island Dal Lake Srinagar 190001, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. View the map and directions on https://visitingplaceshub.com/places/char-chinar-srinagar.
- What are the opening hours for Char Chinar?
- Char Chinar is typically open Every day · 06:00 – 18:00. Hours may vary on holidays — confirm locally before visiting.
- How do I reach Char Chinar?
- Char Chinar is about 8 km from Srinagar TRC Bus Stand. More travel tips are on the place page and the Srinagar city guide at https://visitingplaceshub.com/places/in/srinagar-jammu-and-kashmir.
- What other places can I visit near Char Chinar?
- Explore more places to visit in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir on our city guide: https://visitingplaceshub.com/places/in/srinagar-jammu-and-kashmir.