Dal Lake in Srinagar

Dal is a freshwater lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. It is an urban lake, the second largest lake in Jammu and Kashmir, and the most visited place in Srinagar by tourists and locals. It is integral to tourism and recreation in the Kashmir valley and is variously known as the "Lake of Flowers", "…
Dal is a freshwater lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. It is an urban lake, the second largest lake in Jammu and Kashmir, and the most visited place in Srinagar by tourists and locals. It is integral to tourism and recreation in the Kashmir valley and is variously known as the "Lake of Flowers", "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir" or "Srinagar's Jewel". The lake is also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting.
  • Location: Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Lake type: Warm monomictic
  • Primary inflows: Inflow Channel Telbal Nallah from Marsar lake −291.9 million cubic metres
  • Primary outflows: Regulated, two channels (Dal Gate and Nalla Amir) – 275.6 million cubic metres
  • Catchment area: 316 square kilometres (122 sq mi)
  • Basin countries: India
  • Max. length: 7.44 km (4.62 mi)

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