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Shikara Ride Dal Lake Srinagar

Glide over Dal Lake at sunrise - here's how to do it right this summer

By Kashmir Tour Packages Taxi

Shikara Ride Prices

Short ride (30 min)
Approx Rs 400-600
1 hour ride
Approx Rs 700-900
Full lake tour (2-3 hrs)
Approx Rs 1200-1800

Best Timings

Sunrise ride
5:30 AM - 7:00 AM, cool and quiet
Evening ride
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM for golden light
Avoid
Midday sun between 12-3 PM in summer

What to Wear

Summer wear
Light cotton clothes, sunhat
Extra layer
Light jacket for early morning rides
Footwear
Slip-on sandals, easy to remove in boat

How to Reach Dal Lake

How to Reach

From Airport
Approx 30-40 min by taxi, 14 km
From Lal Chowk
10-15 min drive to Ghat 1 or Nehru Park
Local transport
Auto-rickshaw or hotel pickup available

Best Season

Peak summer
May to August, pleasant 20-30°C
Lotus bloom
July-August for pink lotus flowers
Crowd levels
Moderate, book shikara a day ahead

Shikara Types

Shikara Duration & Types

Standard shikara
Seats 4-6 people comfortably
Floating market tour
Add 1 hour, visit vegetable sellers
Houseboat combo
Ride included free with houseboat stay

Insider Tips

Bargain rate
Fix price before boarding, no meter used
Best photo spot
Char Chinar island mid-lake
Local snack
Try kahwa tea from floating vendors

Book Your Kashmir Trip with Shikara Ride

3-day leisure package starting Rs 12000 includes Dal Lake shikara experience

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