Overview
About Dal Lake
Dal Lake is Srinagar's mirror-still centrepiece — a living world of ornate houseboats, floating gardens and shikaras that has enchanted travellers for centuries.
Stay aboard a carved-cedar houseboat, glide to the floating market at dawn, and watch the Pir Panjal turn gold at sunset.
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Top Attractions
Houseboat Stay
Sleep on a heritage carved-wood houseboat.
Floating Market
Dawn vegetable market traded boat-to-boat.
Char Chinar Island
An island crowned by four chinar trees.
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Best Time to Visit
Suitability by season — 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)
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Getting There
Dal Lake sits along the Boulevard Road in Srinagar, a short drive from the airport and city centre.
Local Tips
Agree the shikara rate and route before setting off, and tip your boatman fairly for the longer routes.
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