One of the best place to visit in Kashmir the Paradise of India is Dal lake, the lake in Srinagar (Dal Lake is a misnomer as Dal in Kashmiri means lake), the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, 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.
This lake is famed for being an important destination for tourism and recreation. It is a source of commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting. Fishing on Dal is the second-largest industry in the region.
The floating gardens called ‘Rad’ in Kashmiri are a distinct aspect of this lake. Houseboats and shikaras are another special feature of Dal. Many tourists prefer to stay on a houseboat to enjoy stunning views of the lake and visitors as well as natives enjoy ferrying in shikaras.
Along with breathtaking views of the Dal Lake and the mountains, they also offer a unique experience. Most of the houseboats are run by families living on the Dal Lake. Houseboats are also available in the budget, mid-range and luxury.
Food:
The most popular places to eat in Srinagar are found near Lal Chowk, Khayam Road and the area near Dal Lake. Kashmiri and Moghlai cuisines are extremely popular and served in almost all the restaurants. Srinagar is famous for its non-vegetarian delicacies like rogan gosht, gushtaba, rishta, tabakmaaz, kanti, etc. There are a few restaurants that provide tasty vegetarian meal along the road near Dal Lake.
Best time to visit: May to November is the best time to visit Dal Lake as the climate is pleasant. During winter, it gets extremely cold.
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