Dal Lake Srinagar, Kashmir

The Dal Lake, Srinagar, is an urban lake named the Jewel in the Crown of Kashmir. Dal Lake's shoreline is about 15.5 km, which is encompassed by a boulevard lined with Mughal era gardens, houseboats, parks, and hotels. The Dal Lake's Scenic view is witnessed from the Mughal gardens' shorelines like the Nishat Bagh or Shalimar Bagh, which was built in the reign of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Dal lake covers 18 sq km and is also a part of the natural wetland, which covers about 21.1 sq km. It includes its floating gardens.

Things to Enjoy at Dal Lake

Dal Lake is the best location in Kashmir for film shootings. The place involves vistas of rolling hills, snow-capped mountains, Shikaras cruising, and the houseboat standing still. The Shikaras that are canopied and are sailing on the lake are known as the Dal Lake's major attraction. Dal Lake also invites enthusiastic fishing people that have a plethora of fishes with the Carp. Besides, Dal Lake is also known for its floating vegetable market.

How to Reach Dal Lake

Nearest airport: Sheikh ul Alam International Airport is 17 km from Dal Lake.

Nearest railway station: Srinagar Railway Station is 14 km from Dal Lake.

By Road: By Road: Dal Lake is 5 km from Lalchowk Srinagar. Main road Patil Road also connects it to Delhi with a distance of 13 km.

Best Time to Visit Dal Lake

The perfect time to visit Dal Lake is between May to November as the climate there is pleasant. In winter, the place gets extremely cold. The weather is nice from June to August. Winter has its attractions as the spectacular scenery is experienced.

Visiting Timings at Dal Lake

6 am to 6 pm.

Entry Fee at Dal Lake

There is no entry fee to visit Dal Lake.

List of Attractions near Dal Lake

• Shikara rides
• Houseboat stay
• Floating vegetable Market
• House of Char ChinarNigeen Lake
• Shankaracharya Temple
• Hari Parbat