Dal Lake

Discover Dal Lake, a scenic mid-altitude urban lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, known for its beauty, houseboats, and serene Himalayan surroundings. Read more about Dal Lake, Location, Depth, Latest News.

Dal Lake

Dal Lake Latest News

Recently, the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar hosted the first-ever races under rowing, kayaking, and canoeing categories under the Khelo India Water Sports Festival.

About Dal Lake

  • Location: It is a mid-altitude urban lake located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
  • It is surrounded by the Pir Panjal mountains.
  • It is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” or “Srinagar’s Jewel”.
  • It is one of the world’s largest natural lakes and also  known as the Lake of Flowers.
  • The shoreline of the lake is encompassed by a boulevard lined with Mughal-era gardens, parks, houseboats, and hotels. 
  • The wetland is divided by causeways into four basins; Gagribal, Lokut Dal, Bod Dal, and Nagin (although Nagin is also considered an independent lake).
  • Lokut-dal and Bod-dal each have an island in the centre, known as Rup Lank (or Char Chinari) and Sona Lank, respectively.
  • Dal Lake is also popular for the floating market where vendors have their own Shikaras/wooden boats and approach tourists.

Key Facts about Khelo India Water Sports Festival

  • It is organised jointly by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the J&K Sports Council under the government’s ‘Khelo Bharat’ policy.
  • It is aimed at boosting grassroots sports, generating livelihoods, and rejuvenating local infrastructure.
  • It is the first consolidated Open-age category championships where all 14 kayaking and canoeing events and the 10 rowing events are Olympic events.

Source: TH

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