Char chinar in Dal lake
Char Chinar is an island in the Dal Lake of Srinagar, surrounded by the Chinar trees on all four sides of it. Also known as Char Chinari (char chinari means four sides) and Rupa Lank, it was constructed by Murad Baksh, the brother of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The Char Chinar is best explored during a shikara ride in the Dal Lake.
The Dal Lake houses 3 islands, 2 of which are surrounded by the chinar trees. Apart from the Char Chinar, one island is located on the Bod Dal and is known as Roph Lank or Silver Island. The other island is located on the Lokut Dal and is called Sone Lank or Gold Island. The Char Chinar trees are characteristic of Kashmir and are long-living trees with stunning beauty.
This place is in the Middle of the Dal Lake. A beautiful Island with mesmerizing scenery. Photography to this location a must. Expressible by Shikara only which charges between 1000-1200 depend on no of people. A must visit place. onward journey to this place is amazing in itself.
This group of Island consists of 3 individual islands. Two of them have beautiful Chinar trees. This island is marked by the presence of 4 Chinar trees which are situated at each of the four corners of this island. It is said that brother of Aurangazeb constructed the Rupa Lank, the second island is located in the Lokut Dal and has a shrine of Hazratbal. Talking about chinar trees, these trees belong to the eastern Himalayas and are long-living trees. Due to these reasons, they are widely preferred in gardens. They even have many medicinal properties. Well if you are looking to escape the hustling and bustling of the city then this is the perfect place for you to take a break!
Pari Mahal or The Angels’ Abode is a seven terraced garden located at the top of Zabarwan mountain range over-looking city of Srinagar and south-west of Dal Lake The architecture depicts an example of Islamic architecture and patronage of art during the reign of the then Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
The Pari Mahal was built by Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh in the mid-1600s. It served as a library and an abode for him. Dara Shikoh was said to have lived in this area in the years 1640, 1645, and 1654. It was further used as an observatory, useful for teaching astrology and astronomy.
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