Tourists from across the country are enjoying the scenic beauty of Kashmir and Dal Lake in Srinagar. They indulged in activities like photo shoots, shikara rides, exploring the lake, and visiting local markets and other popular tourist spots.
The cold wave continued in Jammu and Kashmir's capital, Srinagar, as the city recorded a minimum temperature of 2.0 degrees Celsius on Tuesday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
According to the IMD, the city recorded a minimum temperature of -2.0 degrees Celsius and is expected to witness a "mainly clear sky becoming partly cloudy towards the afternoon or evening."
The low visibility made the surrounding landscape--the distant snow-capped mountains, the shikaras (traditional wooden boats), and the weeping willows along the shore--appear as faint silhouettes, shrouded in mystery.
Intensifying the National Conference's campaign for the second phase of Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir scheduled for September 25th, the party's vice president and former CM Omar Abdullah on Sunday held a Shikara rally in the iconic 'Dal Lake' to support the NC's candidate.
The Wular Conservation and Management Authority has set up a comprehensive plan to attract tourists to the beautiful scenery of Asia's largest natural lake, while the main objective of this project is to ensure the preservation of the natural beauty of the lake
The cold in the national capital may be in its last legs but up north in Jammu and Kashmir, an icy chill prevailed on Friday morning and tourists were seen cruising on the pristine Dal Lake in Srinagar in fetching Shikaras.
Rooftops of 120 'shikara' boats on Dal Lake were decorated in the colours of the Indian flag by the Srinagar District Administration to commemorate the 75th Republic Day.
The temperature in Srinagar dipped to minus 5.6 degrees on Saturday night, the lowest recorded this winter so far, and a thin sheet of ice has formed on Dal Lake as the cold wave continued in Kashmir on Sunday.
Famous Dal Lake in Srinagar is a sight to behold with its serene waters and breathtaking views. The lake becomes a popular destination during winter as parts of the lake are frozen tourists come to enjoy its beauty and Shakara ride.