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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. t 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.
Tourist Attraction Near Dal Lake:
Mughal Gardens
Kashmir valley is dotted with several large and small
gardens in and around Srinagar. The gardens with terraced
lawns, cascading fountains, bright colorful flowerbeds and
the beautiful Dal Lake in front, are the Mughal
Emperors' concept of paradise on earth. The three famous
Mughal Gardens are Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh and Chasma
Shahi, which are very famous for picnics and excursions. |
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Nagin Lake
Leading from the Dal Lake is the smaller Nagin
Lake. Here, the waters are edged by trees of willow and
poplar whose reflection is mirrored in the lake. The
waters of the lakes are pleasantly cool from mid-May to
mid-September. Nagin Lake, which is farther from town,
have magnificent views of the mountains.
Shikara Rides on Dal Lake
During your trip to the Kashmir Valley, there lies an
opportunity to enjoy a tranquil shikara ride along the
pristine waters of the Dal Lake. A shikara ride
along the lake takes you to visit sites like Nehru Park,
Kanutur Khana, Charchinari, a number of floating islands
and typical vegetable farmer villages. The popular Mughal
gardens, Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, and the much
renowned Hazratbal Shrine are directly accessible by a
shikara. Shopping during your shikara ride right there on
the lake also turns out to be a wonderful real-life
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Harwan Lake
Set amidst the lofty Mahadeo hills, the clean and pure
water lake Harwan, offers the beautiful view of the
surroundings. The Lake is the source of water for the huge
garden lined with flower beds and high Chinar trees. The
vast green lawns of the Harwan Lake make its ideal for
picnics and excursions.
How to Reach
Air : The Jammu airport is 8 Kms from the city
centre. Indian airlines operates flights from Delhi to
Srinagar/ Leh.
Rail : Jammu Tawi Railway station is an important
railhead of the Norther Railways. The trains are available
from the major cities of the country to Jammu.
Road : Jammu is connected by the National Highway
1-A to the rest of the country. The distance of some
important cities from Jammu are Amritsar (243 Kms),
Chandigarh (436 Kms), Delhi (586 Kms) and Srinagar (305
Kms) etc.
Luxury Holiday India offers information on Dal Lake in
Kashmir India and online Booking facility of Dal
Lake in Kashmir India.
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