Dal Lake
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vikram13dutt
Ahmedabad, India29 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Dal Lake is just so beautiful and enthralling. You can stroll around the lake or take shikara ride. Ride is usually for an hour which takes you to four major points of attraction. Floating market is the best of them. You can also enjoy hot tea or Kahwa on the shikara ride. Houseboat stay is a lifetime experience. Must visit place.
Written 26 January 2023
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Abhi&Ramya
Udupi, India13 contributions
Dec 2022
Dal is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It is an urban lake, the second largest lake in Jammu and Kashmir, and the most visited place in Srinagar by tourists and locals.
Written 22 January 2023
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Augustine U
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India2 contributions
Jan 2023
Beautiful place. Really cold and just amazing experience with the lakeside vendors and shops and a whole market to explore with Kashmir's good stuff.
Written 12 January 2023
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Mila K
Phnom Penh, Cambodia64 contributions
Jul 2022
Miracle place where nature and art get together. The size is impressive and hosts water market, boat houses, old villas from colonial times and even floating gardens where local people grow and harvest vegetables.
Early morning ride with a boat through the low hanging trees open amazing and colorful views.
This is the right starting point for a trek in the 7-lakes of Kashmir.
Early morning ride with a boat through the low hanging trees open amazing and colorful views.
This is the right starting point for a trek in the 7-lakes of Kashmir.
Written 7 January 2023
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IUHari
Gandhidham, India81 contributions
May 2022
The house boat though very neat and clean but honestly I was a little put off as these house boats are actually rooms close to the river bank only shaped like a boat.. I wont take away any credit from them as except for the above it was a good experience for us..
Written 19 December 2022
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Arun B
Nashik, India33 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
We went for a shikara ride on Dal lake and stayed overnight on a houseboat. The ride was lovely, the heartening thing being the nesr total absence of water hyacinth or plastic rubbish in the lake. The annoying part is being surrounded by boatmen selling their wares, the moment you set out! They even came aboard the houseboat! One interesting observation was that their prices were lesser for the same items being sold in the local market. So dont dismiss them as fraudsters selling substandard goods.
The houseboat was beautiful, but the night was bitterly cold, and the heater provided, was woefully inadequate, the outside temperature being -2 degrees celsius! But the experience was enjoyable, overall!
The houseboat was beautiful, but the night was bitterly cold, and the heater provided, was woefully inadequate, the outside temperature being -2 degrees celsius! But the experience was enjoyable, overall!
Written 15 December 2022
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Sam B
9 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
The single most underwhelming experience while traveling.
Dal lake is pretty famous among indians. Before going to Kashmir, I heard a lot about this lake. This guy at the hotel proposed to bring me on the lake, I accepted...
Basically, as you roam over the lake, sellers on boats join you for the ride and try to sell (mainly useless) items. Sometimes, 3 boats at the same time! Even if you say that you are not interested, the sellers will still continue to push you. No means maybe for them. It is nut. Say no 20 times, the seller might leave. Sellers are insanly pushy in Agra, Varanasi and Delhi normally. The thing is that, now, you are stuck on this small boat for hours. There is northing to enjoy. At the end of the trip, you ride along the shore of the lake. Well, the shore is basically a cluster of shops. The lake is insanely polluted as you would expect. Our driver asked for a tip at the end.
Kashmir is beautiful and you will never have enough time to visit it thoroughly; don't waste your time on this lake. Look at it from a nearby hill or from the impressive mosque on the shore (that you do not see from the boat ride)
Dal lake is pretty famous among indians. Before going to Kashmir, I heard a lot about this lake. This guy at the hotel proposed to bring me on the lake, I accepted...
Basically, as you roam over the lake, sellers on boats join you for the ride and try to sell (mainly useless) items. Sometimes, 3 boats at the same time! Even if you say that you are not interested, the sellers will still continue to push you. No means maybe for them. It is nut. Say no 20 times, the seller might leave. Sellers are insanly pushy in Agra, Varanasi and Delhi normally. The thing is that, now, you are stuck on this small boat for hours. There is northing to enjoy. At the end of the trip, you ride along the shore of the lake. Well, the shore is basically a cluster of shops. The lake is insanely polluted as you would expect. Our driver asked for a tip at the end.
Kashmir is beautiful and you will never have enough time to visit it thoroughly; don't waste your time on this lake. Look at it from a nearby hill or from the impressive mosque on the shore (that you do not see from the boat ride)
Written 8 December 2022
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vikas khandelwal
Indore, India41 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
The dal lake is full of shikara and houseboats. Negotiate well if you want to go for a shikara ride
They start with 3-4 times high. Also the seller will surround you. We enjoyed our time and hot tea and Maggi in the middle
They start with 3-4 times high. Also the seller will surround you. We enjoyed our time and hot tea and Maggi in the middle
Written 6 December 2022
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Kart
40 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
dal lake is a wonderful place to visit for both the young and old as it holds both adventure and enjoyment. You can get a Shakira/boat ride for 800 rupees for 3 people and 2 hours of enjoyment and fun. On the way, you will pass by a Kawa Tea seller. If you are a fan of tea, Roses and spices this is exactly what you need, along with that there is barbecued corn but be aware unless you like dry corn then you should try it. Finally coming with the food is the beautiful scenery which can stun anyone
Price 2 hours 800 rupees,(9.78) Dollars.
Price 2 hours 800 rupees,(9.78) Dollars.
Written 23 November 2022
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dipaldesai
Ahmedabad, India99 contributions
Nov 2022
Shikara Ride at Dal Lake is must do activity if you are in Srinagar. very colour full Shikara, Dal Lake is life line of Srinagar and the whole city is around the Lake.
while enjoying the Shikara boat ride you can do some shopping from floating market/floating boat shops like aritificial ornaments, local wooden articles, food items like Barbeque, Sweet Corn, Fruit dish etc.
You can find Mumbai Vada Pav just opp. Ghat no. 13 at Bollywood Curry Counter, same Mumbai style Vada Pav
while enjoying the Shikara boat ride you can do some shopping from floating market/floating boat shops like aritificial ornaments, local wooden articles, food items like Barbeque, Sweet Corn, Fruit dish etc.
You can find Mumbai Vada Pav just opp. Ghat no. 13 at Bollywood Curry Counter, same Mumbai style Vada Pav
Written 5 November 2022
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I am traveling to Kashmir next week. Pls suggest where to buy the snow shoes and jackets on rent in Kashmir and what will be the price. Please provide the contact details.
And also please advise I have a jio prepaid sim, can I manage with wats app or any other ways to get connected with the family?
Many Thanks.
Anks
Noida, India5 contributions
Only postpaid works in kashmir
I have recently converted my prepaid sim to postpaid and it is not working in jammu.. need helpful suggestions to get back it to work. Thanks in advance.
Shuddho G
Kolkata (Calcutta), India844 contributions
Visit a store for best resolution.
Can we recharge a number from other state to Jammu Kashmir laddakh number
Shuddho G
Kolkata (Calcutta), India844 contributions
As any prepaid does not work in the UT of J&K so postpaid is your only resort, the bill for which can be paid anywhere.
I bought a prepaid sim in jk will I be able to use it in any other states
keeano
Pune, India4 contributions
No, it is only local sim, you can use it only in JK, but you can convert the same to post paid and use it any where, hope this clarifies, or you may want to gift/sell to someone who is travelling to JK in coming months, I think sim is valid for 1 year he only needs to recharge, if its over.
Lalit Mali
3 contributions
How much time old postpaid connection required in jammu & kashmir?
dc d
55 contributions
2 or 3 days would be enough. We had BSNL and Jio and both worked in almost all places Srinagar, Sonamarg, Gulmarg and pahalgam
Rocky
1 contribution
Hi does the international post paid sim will work in kashmir
▲rJuN +h☀r@+
Kolhapur, India594 contributions
Yes. Only postpaid sim would be your true friend.
Airtel :-)
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Please suggest what type of clothes are suitable at kashmir in month of april. Winter cloths or normal summer clothes like t shirts, cotton dresses nd all. ?
Dhaval M
Mumbai, India47 contributions
I would suggest looking at local weather forecasts. there are some days in april with snow predicted for gulmarg.
Temperatures and forecasts were precise for my trip and we dressed accordingly.
You should have thermal ugs, normal pants/shirts, one sweater or hoodie and a winter jacket for temperatures 5 degrees and below.
Take gloves and waterproof pants if you plan on snow activities.
Hope this helps.
Does Jio postpaid work in Vaishno
Devi now?
Harish Tejawat
Visakhapatnam, India17 contributions
Yes.. It works quite well and the network is very strong all over kashmir.
Abhishek
Noida, India1 contribution
Hey is it safer to visit kashmir, since from nov. it is active these days. Please can someone tell me honeslty?
ShabbirBaldiwala
Mumbai, India628 contributions
Yes. Very safe
Will jio postpaid work in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh?
Mahima Singh
Mumbai, India4 contributions
Yes it will
Dal Lake (Srinagar) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Dal Lake
- We recommend booking Dal Lake tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 21 Dal Lake tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Dal Lake:
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- Hotels near Dal Lake:
- (0.00 km) Marjan Guest House
- (0.00 km) Hermes Houseboat
- (0.00 km) Hotel Zabarvan Hills
- (0.00 km) Hotel Duke
- (0.00 km) Mother India Houseboats
- Restaurants near Dal Lake:
- (0.00 km) Bistro Boulevard by Pincer Foods
- (0.00 km) Kareem's Restaurant
- (0.00 km) Nathu Sweets
- (0.37 km) Lhasa Restaurant
- (0.35 km) Vishal Vaishno Dhaba
- Attractions near Dal Lake:
- (0.63 km) Nishat Garden
- (0.66 km) Mughal Gardens
- (2.32 km) Sunway Kashmir Tour & Travels
- (2.62 km) Nishat Tours And Travels
- (1.21 km) Packages Kashmir