Dal Lake

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3rd

Lake Urban Wetland

Dal Lake - Location details

Dal Lake, Lake Urban Wetland, Boulevard / Nishat–Shalimar Belt, Srinagar, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

Dal Lake - Food details

Kehwa; Nadru (Lotus Stem) Dishes; Shikara Snacks

Dal Lake - History details

Srinagar’s iconic urban lake, Dal, has a 15.5 km shoreline lined with Mughal-era gardens like Shalimar and Nishat, laid chiefly under Emperor Jahangir. Divided into basins (Gagribal, Lokut Dal, Bod Dal, Nigeen), it hosts floating gardens (rad) that bloom with lotus in July–August. Winter freezes are occasional, while houseboats and shikara rides define its living heritage and economy.