Dal Lake is Srinagar’s Aquatic Plaza. Villages and Orchids and the Famous gardens built by the Moghul Emperors all lie around its banks. The lake is also famous for its Shikra (boat) ride. Most of the House Boats also lie within the Dal Lake. From the Lake one can see the Historic Shankara Charya Hill in the east and the beautiful fort Hari Parbat on the west .
Nigeen Lake: Popular for water sports like water skiing, swimming, diving and sailing.
Manasbal Lake: This Lake is famous for Lotus flowers during summer and a Paradise for Bird Watchers,. Between the river and foot of the Mountains spurs lower end of the Sind valley famous for Picnic spot.
Wular Lake: The Largest fresh water Lake in India 26 Kms long and 8 Kms wide. Surrounded by the mountains. The river Jehlum passes right through the Lake the deepest part is near the Hill Called BABA SHUKR-UD-DIN on the north west side. .
Gangabal Lake: Requiring a three to four hour trek from Kangan, Ganderbal this is the highest altitude fresh water lake in Asia.

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