Dal Lake

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Labourers from the Jammu and Kashmir Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) recently removed weeds from the waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

About Dal Lake

• It is an urban freshwater 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 covers an area of about 18 sq.km. It is the second-largest lake in Jammu and Kashmir after the Wular Lake.  
• It is one of the world’s largest natural lakes and also known as the Lake of Flowers.
• The lake gets its water mainly from the Telbal stream. This stream flows from the Jhelum River. 
• During the winter season, the temperature sometimes reaches −11°C (12°F), freezing the lake.
• 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.
• The floating gardens, locally known as “Rad,” are a spectacular highlight of the lake.
  • These are patches of land that float on the water. 
  • Farmers grow vegetables and flowers on them.
  • It blossoms with lotus flowers during July and August.  
• It is also popular for the floating market, where vendors have their own Shikaras/wooden boats and approach tourists.
• The shoreline of the lake, about 15.5 km, is encompassed by a boulevard lined with Mughal-era gardens, parks, houseboats, and hotels. 

News: REUT

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