Dal Lake
The Dal lake is one of the most famous lakes in India. It lies in the
heart of the city of Srinagar, the summer capital of the state of Jammu
and Kashmir.It is located on the eastern end of the city. The Dal Lake
comprises of a series of lakes, including the Nagin Lake some 8 km from
the city center. One can enjoy the panoramic view of the mountains
surrounding Srinagar from this lake. Travelers can enjoy taking a ride
on traditional Kashmiri boats or the Shikaras to explore the intricate
maze of waterways of this lake
The Dal Lake is a beautiful lake near Srinagar. It is the flood-lung of
the Jhelum. The famous Mughal gardens are situated around it. . Floating
gardens are found in this lake where a large variety of vegetables is
grown.
The The Dal lake has two parts, the small Dal and the big
Dal, separated by a swampy bund. The road round the lake is called
Boulevard. There are two artificial islands in the lake, Rupalank and
Sonalank, built by Mughal Emperors. Nehru Park is the western terminus
of the lake. The lake is a spot of great attraction for visitors, who
enjoy staying in house-boats in the lake. Parts of the Dal Lake are used
for sports like water skiing. The lake is an ideal place for swimming
and sailing in Shikaras and motorboats. A shikara-ride through this lake
is thought to be a very enjoyable experiences.
This lake is the chief beauty of Srinagar. On it's east there are
famous Moghul gardens like Shalimar, Nishat, Chasma Shahi and on its
west side there is Naseem Bagh and the white marble shrine of Hazratbal.
