Dal Lake

Dal Lake is a freshwater lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the largest and the deepest lake in the Kashmir Valley. It is also a popular tourist destination. The lake is oval in shape and is about 13.5 km long and 6.4 km wide. It has an area of about 65.5 km² and a maximum depth of 21.5 m. The lake is fed by the Jhelum River and the Chenab River.

 

Dal Lake is a popular tourist destination known for its houseboats, which are used as floating hotels. The lake is also home to a large number of lotus flowers.

It has a rich history. It was an important center of trade and commerce in the Kashmir Valley. It was also a popular destination for tourists. The Mughal emperor Jahangir visited the lake in 1619.

 

The lake has been adversely affected by human activity. The construction of the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River has reduced the water level in the lake. The deposition of silt caused by the construction of the dam has also damaged the lake's ecosystem.