Dal Lake (Srinagar)

India / Jammu and Kashmir / Badami Bagh / Srinagar
Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir" or "Srinagar's Jewel". The lake is also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting. The shore line of the lake, is about 15.5 kilometres (9.6 mi), is encompassed by a boulevard lined with Mughal era gardens, parks, houseboats and hotels. Scenic views of the lake can be witnessed from the shore line Mughal gardens, such as Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir[6] and from houseboats cruising along the lake in the colourful shikaras. During the winter season, the temperature sometimes reaches −11 °C (12 °F), freezing the lake
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dal_Lake
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Coordinates:   34°6'54"N   74°51'16"E

Comments

  • save the dal and make the tourism industry better
  • DAL IS SHRINKING IN SIZE DAY BY DAY . IT HAS BEEN POLLUTED BY THE LOCAL RESIDENTS.IT IS THE MOST PRECIOUS PROPERTY OF PARADISE KASHMIR.PLEASE SAVE IT.IT IS OURS.$$$$
  • Kindly save the DAL & free from pollution.
  • DAL,is a paradise scene..... ilove paradise kashmir.
  • last week with ma GF i rowed for chaar chinar......that place z really tranqualising.
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