The chinar is an iconic symbol of the Kashmir valley's landscape and a major tourist draw, especially in autumn when the trees' leaves light up in fiery hues of flaming red to a warm auburn.

Much like the land itself, the Chinar is both steadfast and poetic, shedding its leaves only to be reborn. Through Megha’s lens, the tree becomes more than just a symbol of Kashmir’s landscape ...

Through Time, Through Season, Through the Lens, explores Kashmir’s resilience and beauty. Inspired by family stories, her ...

The debate has renewed focus on the endangered tree and efforts to preserve it. The chinar is an iconic symbol of the Kashmir valley's landscape and a major tourist draw, especially in autumn when the ...

Images of massive Chinar trunks, strikingly similar to maple trees, surfaced from Anantnag ... leading to premature leaf drop, poor regeneration, and even mortality,” Khuroo told Anadolu.

Megha’s photographs have the feel of paintings,” says Bhavna Minocha, founder of The Art Hub. The kaleidoscope of colours that is Kashmir, in it ...

"The broad leaves and vibrant colours of the Chinar tree, particularly in autumn, could attract tourists to Chamba, creating a unique tourism niche that the area has yet to fully explore," he said.