Indo Islamic Heritage
The site is well connected to major transport facilities of Srinagar. The nearest railway station is Srinagar Railway Station, approximately 16 kilometers away. The nearest major bus stand is Batamaloo Bus Stand, located around 10 kilometers from the shrine complex. The nearest airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar, situated roughly 19 kilometers away.
Dargah Chinar Park, located near Dargah Hazratbal Mosque on University Main Road, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, is a significant open recreational and spiritual space adjoining one of the most revered religious sites in Kashmir. The area derives its importance from its proximity to the Hazratbal Shrine, the most sacred Muslim shrine in the Valley, known for housing the revered relic believed to be a hair of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), called the Moi-e-Muqqadas. The shrine’s historical development dates primarily to the 17th century, when the structure originally existed as a Mughal-era building before later transformations into the present white marble mosque. Over time, the surrounding Chinar Park developed as a landscaped public space, named after the iconic Chinar trees that symbolize Kashmir’s natural and cultural heritage. The park functions as both a public gathering place and a serene extension of the Hazratbal spiritual environment, where visitors, pilgrims, students, and families gather for reflection and leisure. Its location near the University of Kashmir and the banks of Dal Lake enhances its civic and scenic value. During major religious occasions such as Eid, Friday prayers, and special relic display ceremonies, the wider Hazratbal precinct, including the park area, witnesses large gatherings of devotees. Architecturally and environmentally, the site combines landscaped greenery, walking spaces, and panoramic views of Dal Lake and the Zabarwan hills, making it one of the most visited public-religious zones in Srinagar. It represents the fusion of spirituality, heritage, and urban public life in Kashmir.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Dargah Hazratbal Mosque, University Main Road, Hazaratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190006
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Srinagar
Pincode: 190006
Longitude: 74.8389° E
Latitude: 34.1326° N