Dal Lake

The Dal Lake is a 21 square kilometer lake east of the city of Srinagar in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir at an altitude of 1583 meters above sea level. The lake is the second largest in the state, and an average of 1.4 meters deep. It is used for commercial fishing, which is an important economic factor for the environment.

Environment

He is surrounded by the mountains Zabarwan, Takht -e- Suleiman and the Hari Parbat. The lake forms with the views of the Himalaya, a picturesque setting and is therefore a popular destination for tourists.

Outflows are Dal Gate and Nalla Amir. The lake has two islands: Khan Sona Lank and Rupa Lank. During the winter months the lake is mostly frozen. Water hyacinths and silt have become problematic for the ecology of the lake.

Most of the shore is extended to a length of 15.5 kilometers, with promenades, gardens and the like. Also the campus of the University of Kashmir is located on the shore. Nearby are the lakes Nagin and Anchar.

History

During the British colonial rule of the Dogra Maharaja of Kashmir had prohibited the building of houses in the valley. As a result, the British settled in houseboats on Dal Lake. After India's independence, these houseboats were still operated by locals and largely developed into tourist accommodation.