|
|||||||
|
|
|
|||||
|
|
|||||||
The smallest, but the loveliest part of the Dal is the Nagin, considered, in fact, a separate lake. The ring of trees that encircle its crystalline waters have given it its name, which means Jewel in the Ring. Nagin is popular with water-skiers, swimmers and those in search of o peaceful houseboat holiday. The largest fresh-water lake in India is 60 km from Srinagar. Spreading over a 125 km area, the lake, by drawing of excess water from the Jhelum, acts as a natural flood reservoir. Interesting ruins in the centre of the lake are the remains of an island created by King Zain-ul-abidin. With its turbulent waters perpetually wind ruffled, its exciting variety of avian life and the sheer beauty of its setting, Wular represents Nature at her most untamed.Manasbal is the deepest lake in the Kashmir, 32 km from Srinagar.
Flanked on its eastern shores by the craggy Mount Baladar, the lake has a placid beauty uniquely its own. All through the summer the lotus blooms in profusion on its surface and it is home to a variety of aquatic birds, making it a naturalist's delight. One can stay in lovely cottages and make use of a boat club.The waters of Achhabal Nag flow in a powerful stream, at an altitude of 1667 metres. The spring's waters come from the river Bringhi. The Mughal garden in front of the spring was laid out by a daughter of Shah Jahan in 1640 AD. The spring's waters have been diverted into 3 channels, which flow over a three tiered terrace. A row of fountains mark the main channel, and on the uppermost terrace pavilions provide a place to picnic in Accommodation is available at the Tourist Bungalow.
