Dal Lake, Srinagar
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Srinagar's famous lake of houseboats, shikaras, floating gardens and lotus beds, ringed by the Zabarwan hills.
Natural wonderSrinagarBest time to visit: April to October; in very cold winters parts of the lake freeze
Highlights
- Stays on carved wooden houseboats
- Shikara rides to Char Chinar island and the lotus beds
- The early-morning floating vegetable market
- Views of the Mughal gardens and Hazratbal shrine along its shores
Significance
Dal Lake is the heart of Srinagar's life and tourism. Families who live on and around it farm floating gardens, fish, and run houseboats and shikaras.