Nemish Agrawal (journalist)'s video: Dal Lake Houseboat Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir
@Dal Lake | Houseboat | Srinagar | Jammu and Kashmir
Dal is a lake in Srinagar, Jammu, and Kashmir, India. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the union territory, is integral to and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Lake of Flowers", "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir" or "Srinagar's Jewel".
Area: 22 km²
Catchment area: 316 km²
Location: Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Max. depth: 6 m (20 ft)
Average depth: 1.42 metres (4.7 ft)
A is a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home. Some houseboats are not motorized, because they are usually moored, kept stationary at a fixed point and often tethered to land to provide utilities. However, many are capable of operation under their own .
In India, as accommodation for tourists are common on the backwaters of Kerala, see below, and on the Dal Lake near Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir.
to visitDuring the winter season the lake sometimes freezes over. The best time to visit the Dal Lake is during the months of and . You can also enjoy the fully blossomed floating gardens during this time.
Trivia
There have been numerous controversies about the origin of the Dal Lake. Some geologists believe that the origin of the Lake lies in the Pleistocene Oligotrophic Lake that once covered the entire valley of Kashmir, others believe it to be a floodplain lake.
Timing
The lake is open for ride every time of the year. The shikaras can be hired from boat stations all along the lakeshore. You will have to pay the official rates displayed on notice boards to hire a shikara or a houseboat.
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Nemish Agrawal (journalist)'s video: Dal Lake Houseboat Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir
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