Dal Lake is located in Srinagar of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, is the second largest lake in the country and one of the most important tourist attractions in Kashmir and nicknamed the jewel in the crown of Kashmir.
The lake shoreline stretches for about 15.5 km lined by Mughal Gardens, hotels and boats.
The average depth of the lake is about 1.5 meters, where the deepest point reaches 6 meters. The lake is considered an attractive location for Indian film directors, because of its natural beauty and distinguished by the presence of wooden boats “Chicara”, as Venice is famous in Italy.
The best time to visit Dal Lake in Kashmir stretches from May to November, when the mild temperate climate prevails in the region. In winter, temperatures drop to zero degrees and the lake water freezes. The lake is one of the most famous tourist places in India
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The best activities on Dal Lake in Kashmir
• Dal Lake in Kashmir provides enchanting views through sailing boats along the lake in addition to boat houses that enable you to see the features of the lake and its surrounding areas.
• A large group of restaurants and cafes are located alongside food stalls along the road near the lake, where special meals are served from the popular Mughal cuisine that the area is famous for.
• You can visit the Shalimar Bagh Park near the lake, which is a park that dates back to the Mughal era, connected to Lake Dal through a water channel.
Top hotels near Dal Lake in Kashmir
Green View is one of the best India hotels in Kashmir 5 stars, a 5-minute walk from Dal Lake Kashmir
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel is rated good in location, cleanliness, view, and comfort.
House Pot Young Bombay is one of the best 3-star Kashmir hotels located on Dal Lake in Srinagar Kashmir
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The property received excellent reviews in all respects.
Lake Dal Kashmir location
