About 18 sq km of open water, with a 15.5 km shoreline along Boulevard Road.
A canopied wooden boat about 15 feet long, paddled from the stern by one boatman.
Numbered landing steps on Boulevard Road, or your houseboat's own jetty.
Called raad: mats of earth and weed anchored on the lake, farmed for vegetables.
Book a 2-hour ride to reach the lotus beds and Char Chinar island.
Sunrise for the floating market, sunset for golden light. Carry a layer in every season.
Verified stays, fixed cab fares and day-by-day plans from Srinagar.
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