Dal Lake
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Lake Kashmir Valley

Dal Lake

Srinagar's iconic Himalayan lake, known for shikaras, houseboats, floating gardens and changing reflections beneath the Zabarwan mountain landscape.

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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LocationSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Altitude1,583 m
Place typeLake
Best seasonApril to October; winter offers a quieter and colder character

About the place

The feeling of Dal Lake

Dal Lake is one of Kashmir's defining landscapes, lying beside Srinagar beneath the Zabarwan hills. Shikaras, houseboats, floating gardens and waterside neighbourhoods make the lake both a living cultural space and a major travel destination. Its appearance changes dramatically with the light, weather and seasons.

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