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Shikara Boats On Dal Lake

Posted on 07. Jul, 2010 by David in Blog, Kashmir, Travel

Of the many highlights offered to tourists visiting Kashmir, a relaxing ride in a shikara boat on Dal Lake is one of my favorites. These little gondola like boats can be seen all over the lake, but one of the best times to watch and join in with the shikara traffic is in the early evenings during the summer. The majority of tourists and even locals will be out enjoying the last couple hours of sunlight while the temperature gradually cools down for the evening.

Here’s a scene from last month taken near one of the shikara ghats along the boulevard.