Dal Lake

The Srinagar Dal Lake is a large, tranquil lake in the heart of Srinagar, the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The lake is a major tourist attraction, and is often called the "jewel of Kashmir". It is also an important source of water for the residents of the city. The Srinagar Dal Lake is a large, oval-shaped lake in the heart of Srinagar, the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The lake is about 4.5 km long and 2.5 km wide, and has a surface area of about 9.5 sq km. It is a major tourist attraction, and is often called the "jewel of Kashmir".

 

The lake is also an important source of water for the residents of the city. The lake is surrounded by a number of parks, gardens, and other tourist attractions. The most popular of these is the Mughal Gardens, located on the north side of the lake. The gardens were built in the 16th century by the Mughal emperor Akbar, and are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Srinagar Dal Lake is an important source of water for the residents of Srinagar. The lake is fed by the Jhelum River, which originates in the Himalayas and flows through the Kashmir Valley. The lake is also the source of the city's water supply.