The waters of Kashmir spring abundantly generous
deep within the Himalayas. Flowing into rivers and lakes in the valleys, life sustaining,
they are nature's gift to the people of this land to experience the eternal rhythm of the
valley's lakes and mountain springs, plan your travel circuit to include the
following.Spring-fed, the 6 km long, 3 km wide Dal is divided into four distinct parts by
causeways : Gagribal, Lokutdal, Boddal and Nagin.moored along the banks of the lake are
Srinagar's unique floating homes -the houseboats, ornately carved and richly furnished,
with living areas, bedrooms, baths and sundecks. The lake is constantly abustle with
colour and movement as the graceful little shikara boats with their gay canopies, glide
along it surface. On the banks of the lake, close to Cheshmashahi, the Sher-I-Kashmir
International Conference Centre provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date conference
facilities in a setting of unrivalled beauty.Overlooking the lake are a large number of
modern hotels of all sizes, suitable for all budgets.A favourite with watersports
enthusiasts is Gagribal, for the waters here are ideal for water skiing, surfing and
swimming. The many islets that dot the lake are thickly wooded with willow, while the
unique floating gardens and lotus beds are a means of livelihood for the urban farmers who
grow vegetables on the lake.
