Dal is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is an urban lake, the second largest lake in Jammu and Kashmir, and the most ...Water volume: 983 million cubic metres (34.7×...Average depth: 1.42 metres (4.7 ft)Catchment area: 316 square kilometres .max depth 6m(20ft)
Dal Lake is a small mid-altitude lake(1,775 meters above sea level) situated at a distance of 11 kilometres away from Dharamshala near the village of Tota Rani on MacLeod Ganj Naddi road in district Kangri Himachal Pradesh. Dal Lake is 2KM walk westwards from MacLeod Ganj bazaar. Nestling amidst lush green forests of deodar trees, the Dal Lake is famous for its scenic beauty and pilgrimage center. The area around Dal Lake is a natural paradise.
The urban lake, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” or “Srinagar's Jewel”. The lake is also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting.
The Dal Lake is divided into four basins, Bod Dal, Nagin (also a separate lake), Gagribal and Lokut Dal. There is an island in the middle of Bod Dal known as Sona Lank. Lokut Dal is also known as Rup Lank and Char Chinari.
Dal Lake is also one of the best locations in Kashmir for film shooting as it offers some incredible vistas of lofty rolling hills, the distant snow-capped mountains, shikaras cruising quietly and the houseboat standing still with the perfect poise.
The canopied Shikaras sailing on the lake are one of the major attractions of Dal Lake. The houseboats on the lake are also the top attraction as the best accommodation option in Srinagar to the tourists.
Along with being a popular tourist attraction for nature lovers, Dal Lake even invites the fishing enthusiast with its plethora of fishes along with Carp. In addition to this, the floating vegetable and flower market is a major place to see.
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