Best Time to Visit Kashmir Dal Lake

Dal Lake is known to be the “Jewel of Srinagar” which has been spread across a wide area which is around 26 kilometers and this place is considered one of the major attractions in Srinagar, although this place would come in your Kashmir tour packages so you don’t need to explore it separately.

This place is definitely the pride of Kashmir as it provides their locals and tourists with a scenic lake with beautiful surroundings. Take a houseboat ride called Shikaras which are basically made up from wooden boats and decorated with canopies over it. Although you can also enjoy having fruits on floating market in Dal Lake and along with that they sell a number of items as well like saffron and handicrafts, the houseboat basically features floral motifs which looks really adorable and you would love to take in it and enjoying having the breathtaking sights of this majestic lake.

With all the things you have got to see in Dal Lake, but most importantly you will get the single room and luxury suites which offers comfortable accommodation to the tourists especially during the winter season and you can also enjoy the ice skating on the frozen lake to make your experience even more adventurous. So in this blog we are going to inform you about all the relevant information about Dal Lake, so let’s dive into it.

How to reach Dal Lake

This incredible lake is situated in the city of Srinagar which has very good connections with its outside world and for you travellers we are making it easier to inform you how to reach there so you can make your Dal Jheel a good visit.

Dal Lake by Air

You can easily reach out with flights to Dal Lake in Srinagar by Sheikh ul Alam Airport, as it is the only working airport in the whole city and it will take just 50 minutes to reach Dal Lake and the distance is 22.3 km. By reaching there you can use public transport.

Dal Lake by Train

Good news for all the train lovers, yes yes, you can travel in train to reach Dal Lake as this would be your a larger part of the journey by train and you can travel to Jammu-Tawi or Udhampur railway station as it has the very good connection for all insiders and outsiders of Kashmir. Although while reaching there you have to hire a taxi and bus to reach Dal Lake in Srinagar.

Dal Lake by Road

You know what roads are always connected to every place that you want to go unless to a different continent, as the lake is situated in the capital of Jammu and Kashmir and this place is fully connected with roads which are decent enough, so you can easily hire a bus or taxi without any inconvenience.

Although from Jammu you can simply hire a bus and taxi to reach Dal Lake which will take upto 8 hours from there so you can reach it easily.

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Best time to visit Dal Lake

You know what the incredible Dal Lake is situated high up on the Zabarwan mountain valley which you can say you cannot travel to this place in winters as it makes it quite risky because the lake would freeze into ice during the long winter season in which Srinagar people can experience.

Although the best time to visit this place is between March to November when the spring season takes place and you can see the blooming tulips and autumn with red apples and the sight is completely in favour of tourists to this valley during this particular time.

In October to March the temperature has dropped and the surroundings of the lake are blanketed with snow and the water occasionally freezes because of the cold and it would be quite difficult to walk on the icy surface.

In April to June the Dal Lake is fully transformed in different kind and the temperature control between 13 degrees to 29 degrees and the ice melts away, this would be the best to take a boat ride and admire the surroundings because it will become even more alluring with vibrant blossoms, also this is perfect time to do birdwatching, do some activities like Kayaking and so many more.

Places you can visit around Dal Lake

Undoubtedly Dal Lake in Kashmir gives you some ultimate destinations to make you scream with amazement and here we are going to offer you some amazing places which are nearby from Dal Lake, and you should definitely visit them.

1. Shalimar Bagh

The Shalimar garden comes in the way of Dal Lake which provide you some incredible displays of how Mughals used to construct three terrace gardens so beautifully and it was built by Praversena ll and during the time of regin on Srinagar this beautiful garden used to be the best cottage before it was fully transformed to a garden by Mughal emperor Jahangir. 

From there you can easily enjoy the exotic view of Dal Lake which is beyond comparison and left you speechless and amazed with that.

2. Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden

When you reach Dal Lake, don’t forget to visit this beautiful breathtaking Tulip Garden which has amazing plant yields and some colorful flowers which are definitely captivating.

The tulips are formed in a line which looks so sophisticated to watch and because of this the whole garden looks stunning and the tulips start blooming. This garden is basically open near Dal Lake in 2007 which is going to serve you the great place to enjoy the incredible beauty of nature and surroundings.

3. Hazratbal Shrine

This is yet another popular place which is right next to this amazing Dal Lake in Srinagar, you know what this place is must visit from where you can admire the white snowy nature and atmosphere. As it is Muslim shrine which contains a strand of Hair of Prophet Muhammad, while visiting this incredible place your journey would be 10x better and equally thrilling and soothing.

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Useful Information on Dal Lake

• It is important to pack a lot of woollen clothes and especially scarves because the weather is always cold in morning and night as well, and Dal Lake is very windy.
• If you want peace and get a charming vibe then you can just walk around the Dal Lake in Srinagar would be your perfect spot for that.
• You should try to stay in the Jammu-Kashmir tourism department which has approved houseboats.
• You know what morning time would be the best time to visit the lake to avoid the bustle of tourists.
• When you are planning to visit Hazratbal shrine then it’s advisable to wear a cap on their heads to keep a scarf handy.

Conclusion

Popularly known as the ‘Jewel of Crown,’ Dal Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Kashmir valley. It is renowned for its spectacular beauty and vivacity because, within its periphery, the lake sustains a remarkable life unmatched elsewhere. The shoreline of the lake is 6.4 km long and 4 km wide. The lake’s edge comprises four enormous expanses of water, including – Lokut Dal, Bod Dal, Gagribal, and Nageen. It is an intricate maze of waterways, making for a spectacular sight and an even more enchanting locale to explore. This is the second largest lake in Srinagar and a perfect tourist destination for families, couples, and friends.

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