Char Chinar - History, Timings & Entry Fee

At a distance of 6 km from Srinagar Bus Station, Char Chinar is an island in the mesmerizing Dal Lake of Srinagar. It is one of the famous Srinagar tourist places.

Char Chinar is one of the most beautiful islands on the periphery of Dal Lake. Dal Lake includes 3 islands, 2 of which are marked with beautiful Chinar trees. The island located on the Bod Dal is known as Rupa Lank or Silver Island and is marked by the presence of majestic Chinar trees at the four corners, thus known as Char-Chinari (Four Chinars). Murad Baksh, brother of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, constructed the Rupa Lank. The second Chinar Island, known as Sona Lank or Gold Island is located on the Lokut Dal which overlooks the holy shrine of Hazratbal.

A hub of unblemished beauty, it attracts nature lovers from across the globe. A Shikara ride on the pristine Dal Lake cannot be completed before making a stop at this scenic island.

Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM

Entry: Rs. 50 for Adults & Rs. 25 for Children