Dal Lake and Nigeen Lake Breathtaking Experience

Nigeen Lake, also known as Nagin Lake is known for its tranquillity. The lake is located adjacent to the Hari Parbat hillock and lies to the west of Dal Lake. The lake is an extension of Dal Lake connected to it via a narrow strait. It is also connected to the Khushal Sar and Gil Sar lakes via the Nallah Amir Khan channel. It is surrounded by a plethora of willow and poplar trees. That’s the reason it is also referred “Nigeen”, which means “the jewel in the ring”. --------------To the northeast of Nigeen Lake is Hazratbal, which is a famous shrine and pilgrim spot for Muslims. The lake is a major tourist attraction in Srinagar, and its pristine waters are what charms tourists. Houseboat stays and Shikara rides are the most loved activity at the lake. It is also ideal for swimming as it is deeper and less crowded than Dal Lake.-------------- Dal Lake is not really one lake but a maze of waterways and channels, floating islands of vegetation, and houseboats that sometimes look like islands and hotels on islands. But the lake however is beautiful. It is the Jewel of Srinagar spread over 16 to 20 km and the second-largest lake in Jammu & Kashmir. It is like the elder sibling of Nigeen Lake and looks more crowded as compared to that lake. So, if there is more crowd here tourists can visit the Nigeen Lake as well. The lake is the most blissful and scenic lake in Srinagar. The crystal-clear lake reflects the snow-capped peaks of the Pir Panjal mountains while the colourful shikaras float around. Dal Lake is also very famous for its unique floating market. In the local language, it is known as Raad. The nearby Mughal Gardens – Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh are also some of the locations that must be visited when on a Kashmir tour in June. These gardens were built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir and still house Mughal architecture.