Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The iconic shikaras of the Dal Lake, long synonymous with Kashmir and its beauty, are getting a modern upgrade. Uber has launched its new service, the Uber Shikara, allowing customers to easily ...
The shikara is a type of wooden boat found on Dal Lake and other water bodies of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. Shikaras are of various sizes and are used for multiple purposes, including transportation. A usual shikara seats six people, with the driver paddling at the rear. Like the Venetian gondolas, they are a cultural symbol of Kashmir ...
The floating post office cum Museum at Dal Lake was inaugurated in 2011 by Omar Abdullah, the then Chief Minister of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. [44] [45] It is located on the western edge of Dal Lake. [46] [47] It was called Nehru Park post office before 2011. The place will also have a philately museum. [48]
The central canal, which runs through the garden from the top end, is 4 metres (13 ft) wide and has a water depth of 20 centimetres (7.9 in). Water flows down in a cascade from the top to the first terrace at the road level, which could be also approached from the Dal Lake through a shikara ride. The water flow from one terrace to the next is ...
The village is surrounded by lush greenery, with views of the serene lake and the towering peaks of the Himalayas. The area experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons, including snowy winters and mild summers. Proximity to Dal Lake: Dal Lake, often referred to as the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir," is a major attraction near Tota Rani.
Kupwara, often referred to as "Kashmir's Switzerland," features scenic spots like Lolab Valley, Rishipathri Lake, and lush forests, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts. The historic town of Baramulla offers ancient temples, the vast Wular Lake (one of Asia's largest freshwater lakes), and picturesque views along the Jhelum River.
Dal Lake Tsoont Kol ( Kashmiri : / t͡sũ:ʈʰ kɔl /, literally ' Apple Stream' ) is a navigational canal running through the Srinagar city of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir , that also helps to regulate the water level in the Dal lake .
Char Chinar, also sometimes called Char Chinari, Ropa Lank, or Rupa Lank, is an island in Dal Lake, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.The island located on the Lakut Dal (small Dal) is known as Roph Lank (Silver Island) and is marked with four Chinar trees growing at the corners, thus known as Char Chinari (Four Chinars).