Beautiful Srinagar Dal Lake Kashmir images
Srinagar Dal Lake Is a lake in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, the second largest in the state, 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 shore line of the lake, is about 15.5 kilometres (9.6 mi), is encompassed by a boulevard lined with Mughal-era gardens, parks, houseboats and hotels. Scenic views of the lake can be witnessed from the shoreline of Mughal gardens, such as Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir) and from houseboats cruising along the lake in the colourful shikaras. During the winter season, the temperature sometimes reaches −11 °C (12 °F)
At present, the Dal Lake and its Mughal gardens, Shalimar Bagh and the Nishat
Bagh on its periphery are undergoing intensive restoration measures to fully
address the serious eutrophication problems experienced by the lake. Massive
investments of around US $275 million (Rs 1100 crores) is being made by the
Government of India to restore the lake to its original splendour