Dal lake is a very famous lake in Jammu and Kashmir. Beautiful Himalayan mountains from all sides surround this lake. So, if you are going for a Srinagar Tour Packages, never miss a visit to dal lake.

The water of Dal lake is crystal clear. This place is also expressed by the line, "the jewel of the crown of Kashmir." This place provides various kinds of tourist activities.

Best time to visit Dal lake

The time from April to June is ideal for visiting the famous lake of Kashmir. The temperature will be around 15-degree celsius to 30 degrees celsius during this time. However, the time from September to November is also a good time to visit this place.

Houseboat stay

Houseboat stay will be a very new and exciting thing for you. You can stay in beautiful boats. You will find different types of boats where you can get stay. There, you will find all the facilities that you require.

Shikara ride

Shakira ride is a very famous ride in Dal lake. This ride can be from 30 minutes to 2 hours. The price of the ride will depend upon the time.

Floating market

This lake provides a floating market, where they will provide you with everything on the boat. Different kinds of things can be shopped here. Some of the best items available in the floating market are- saffron and pashmina shawl. In the morning, you can also enjoy buying beautiful flowers from the flower market. The time for the market will be from 4 am in the morning to 5 am.

Dal lake's interesting facts 

This lake is the most famous tourist place among the different places to visit in Srinagar. This place is full of beautiful scenery. You can do various tourist adventures like boat riding, boat staying, etc. The lake is 5 feet deep, and in some areas, the depth is 20 feet also. The total area in which the lake is located is 18 sq. km. 

There are four basins in this lake, and the borders are named Nagin, Gagribal, bod dal, and lokut dal.