Cholti Kheri Banyan Tree

The Cholti Kheri Banyan Tree is a large, centuries-old banyan tree located in Cholti Kheri village near Sirhind in Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab. Spread over a wide area with extensive aerial roots and dense canopy, it is a prominent natural landmark in the rural landscape. The tree is noted for its age, size, and shade, attracting visitors interested in nature, photography, and local heritage.

Visitors can expect an expansive banyan tree with a dense canopy, numerous aerial prop roots, and a wide shaded area in an open village setting. The site is outdoors in agricultural surroundings with unpaved ground under the canopy. Visitors can walk around the tree, observe its structure, take photographs, and experience a quiet rural environment. There are no formal built structures or ticketed enclosures.

The tree is locally believed to be several hundred years old and has served as a longstanding natural landmark for Cholti Kheri village, illustrating the longevity and growth of Ficus benghalensis in the Punjab plains.

The tree holds local cultural value as a community shade and gathering point and is regarded by villagers as a natural heritage feature of the area.