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The Dal Lake is world famous for wooden make shikara (boat) fishing and especially the house boats tourists from all over world come here to stay in house boats

Mesmerizing view, a great experience of Dal Srinagar. Vast fresh water lake with a road (Boulevard Road) going along it's boundaries and the famous Nishat and Shalimar mughal gardens. House boats, Shikaras and motor boats, don't miss to ride any one of these! You can also get a view of Dargah Hazratbal mosque which is located on the other side of the Dal and University of Kashmir. In the middle of the boulevard road goes a road to famous and largest Asia's Multifloral Tulip garden visited by thousands of tourists in the starting of April every year. A road to Chasma-e-Shahi also gets it's origin from boulevard road which finally leads to a very old kind of fort, Pari Mahal. At Pari Mahal you can take a view of Srinagar city and famous Dal Lake like it looks if viewed from helicopter. Book a tour and enjoy. Number of 5 star hotels are also available along the distance of boulevard road. Have a nice trip!!!!

Dal is a lake in Srinagar (Dal Lake is a misnomer as Dal in Kashmiri means lake), the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir"[1] or "Srinagar's Jewel".[2] The lake is also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting.[3][4][5] Dal Lake Dal and the shikaras LocationSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaCoordinates34°07′N 74°52′ELake typeWarm monomicticPrimary inflowsInflow Channel Telbal Nallah from Marsar lake −291.9 million cubic metresPrimary outflowsRegulated, two channels (Dal Gate and Nalla Amir) – 275.6 million cubic metresCatchment area316 square kilometres (122 sq mi)Basin countriesIndiaMax. length7.44 km (4.62 mi)Max. width3.5 km (2.2 mi)Surface area18–22 square kilometres (6.9–8.5 sq mi)Average depth1.42 metres (4.7 ft)Max. depth6 m (20 ft)Water volume983 million cubic metres (34.7×109 cu ft)Residence time22.16 daysShore length115.5 km (9.6 mi)Surface elevation1,583 m (5,194 ft)FrozenDuring severe winterIslandsTwo (Sona Lank and Rupa Lank (or Char Chinar))SettlementsHazratbal, Srinagar1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. The shore line of the lake, is about 15.5 kilometres (9.6 mi), is encompassed by a boulevard lined with Mughal era gardens, parks, houseboats and hotels. Scenic views of the lake can be witnessed from the shore line Mughal gardens, such as Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir[6] and from houseboats cruising along the lake in the colourful shikaras.[7] During the winter season, the temperature sometimes reaches −11 °C (12 °F), freezing the lake.[5][8] The lake covers an area of 18 square kilometres (6.9 sq mi) and is part of a natural wetland which covers 21.1 square kilometres (8.1 sq mi), including its floating gardens. The floating gardens, known as "Rad" in Kashmiri, blossom with lotus flowers during July and August. The wetland is divided by causeways into four basins; Gagribal, Lokut Dal, Bod Dal and Nagin (although Nagin is also considered as an independent lake). Lokut-dal and Bod-dal each have an island in the centre, known as Rup Lank (or Char Chinari) and Sona Lankrespectively.[8][9] At present, the Dal and its Mughal gardens, Shalimar Bagh and the Nishat Bagh on its periphery are undergoing intensive restoration measures to fully address the serious eutrophication problems experienced by the lake. Massive investments of approximately US$275 million (₹ 11 billion) are being made by the Government of India to restore the lake to its original splendour.[5][8][9][10][11] HistoryEdit  Dal, Srinagar Dal is mentioned as Mahasarit (Sanskrti-महासरित्) in ancient Sanskrit texts. Ancient history records mention that a village named Isabar to the east of Dal was the residence of goddess Durga.[citation needed] This place was known as Sureshwari on the bank of the lake, which was sourced by a spring called the Satadhara.[citation needed] During the Mughal period, the Mughal rulers of India designated Kashmir, Srinagar in particular, as their summer resort.[12][13] They developed the precincts of the Dal in Srinagar with sprawling Mughal-type gardens and pavilions as pleasure resorts to enjoy the salubrious cool climate.[12]After the death of Aurangzeb in 1707, which led to the disintegration of the Mughal Empire,[14]Pashtun tribes in the area around the lake and city increased, and the Afghan Durrani Empire ruled the city for several decades.[15] In 1814 a significant part of the Kashmir valley, including Srinagar, was annexed from the Afghans by Raja Ranjit Singh to his kingdom, and the Sikhs grew in influence in the region for 27 years.[16][17] 

A typically uncrowded part of the Dal Lake. Has good views of the lake, the hills around Srinagar, and the city itself.

Best lake

Best palace to visit in Srinagar Kashmir

Dal should have been more clean. It deserves to be clean

Dal, the most visited place in Srinagar, evening view is more beautiful than afternoon view. U can enjoy using boats etc.

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Beautiful ❤️ beautiful