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Dal Lake has rightfully turned into an icon of the Kashmir tourism industry. A Himalayan urban lake, it has five basins and a number of channels that are well connected with each other. There are plenty of fishes in Dal Lake and fishery is the next largest industry of the region centered on the lake.


 

The embankments of Dal Lake also house a number of Mughal monuments and the campus of the University of Kashmir. Further beautifying the scenery of the lake are two hillocks that house the well-known shrine of Shankaracharya and Hari Parbat temples.

Nearby Highlights

The surroundings areas of the Dal Lake are dotted with houses with leaning roofs on islands and the rest of the areas are conquered by lush green gardens. Furthermore, houseboats, houses and plants come across your eyes, as you move onward two huge expanses of water; the Bod Dal & Lokut Dal comes to your view.

How to Reach ?

By Air:
Dal Lake lies in Srinagar District and the nearest Airport is approx. 25 Kms away in Badgam Distt. This Airport is linked with major cities of India.

By Rail:
The nearest Rail Head is at Jammu which is 300 Kms away and from there National Highway NH1A connects the Kashmir valley with country.

By Road:
Every sort of transport to suit every budget from Buses to Taxis plies on this Highway. It takes around 10 to 12 hours to cross this high road which crosses some beautiful spots and the well-known Jawahar Tunnel linking Kashmir Valley with country.

What to do ?
Lots of recreational activities are on the offer :
Shikara riding can be undertaken
Kayaking and canoeing
Water surfing and Skiing
Shopping can be undertaken on the shopping mall at the Boulevcard road
You can also simply cycle around the lake on Boulevard and observe the lake in its full grandeur

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