Source: DD News
Context: Uber has launched its first water transport service in Asia, Uber Shikara, on Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir.
About Dal Lake:
- Location: Situated in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, surrounded by the Pir Panjal mountains.
- Nicknames: Known as the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” and “Srinagar’s Jewel.”
- Size and Structure: The lake spans 18 square kilometers, part of a natural wetland of 21.1 square kilometers, including floating gardens.
- Floating Gardens: Called “Raad” locally, these bloom with lotus flowers during July and August.
- Basins: Divided into four basins—Gagribal, Lokut Dal, Bod Dal, and Nagin (often considered a separate lake).
- Floating Market: Known for its vibrant floating market where vendors sell goods from wooden shikaras.
- Depth: Varies from 6 meters at the deepest point to 2.5 meters at the shallowest.
- Winter Freeze: Temperatures can drop to -11°C in winter, causing parts of the lake to freeze.
- Islands: Includes three islands, with Char Chinari (Four Chinars) and Sone Lank (Gold Island) being notable for their historical and scenic significa
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