After lunch and shikara ride, Miss World Karolina Bielawska along with Miss World India Sini Shetty and Miss World Caribbean Emmy Pena explored Kashmiri handicrafts and art.
The event garnered the presence of both locals and tourists, drawing a significant crowd. The Shikara Race was organized in collaboration with the Indian Army and the White Globe organization based in Jammu and Kashmir.
India aimed to spotlight Kashmir's stability, at a conference on tourism held under the auspices of the Group of 20 major economies, which India chaired this year on May 22-24.
"Ended the day with a scenic shikara ride on the Dal Lake followed by a cultural performance and delicious wazwan dinner! Thank you@g20org@JandKTourism@srinagaradmin@tourismgoi for the impeccable arrangements!" tweeted Singapore in India.
In recent years, the traditional Shikaras of Kashmir have become a popular attraction for tourists, and this year, the demand for these iconic boats has surged.
Mahira Shah, a talented student from Kashmir Valley, has secured an entry in the Indian Book of Records by creating the world's smallest Shikara in Mandala Art.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 30 (ANI): The Dal Lake, a popular tourist attraction in Jammu and Kashmir, is all set to get a facelift and breathe again as authorities appear determined this time to remove the weeds engulfing a large part of the lake.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 31 (ANI): In the tourism industry, houseboats and Shikaras have their own importance and identity as domestic and foreign tourists spend a few moments of leisure in these houseboats in Dal Lake after visiting the Kashmir Valley and then freshen up
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called the Tiranga Shikara rally at the Dal Lake in Srinagar a "Wonderful collective effort".