Dal Lake, the top attraction of Srinagar, is a must visit once in a lifetime.

Dal Lake, where Cicala boat (gondola), luxury houseboat of Victoria and Mughal Garden shore are, attracts thousands of tourists in summer. It’s not only popular in summer but also In winter. The fanatical-sport fans always come here and surrounding areas in search of perfect snow to spend their vacation.

Gong Mage, a new ski resort in the Himalayan state, is covered with thick and soft snow in most time of year. In winter, the lowest temperature around the Lake could sometimes reach -11 C and surface of the lake will freeze. That’s when people start to ski, have fun and forget how cold it is during winter.

Things to do

• Take a shikara ride. Go past the floating markets and get a glimpse of the lifestyle of people.
• There is also a nice restaurant at a point called chaarchinaar. The restaurant is in the form of a houseboat. Chaarchinaar is a nice spot to relax and have a cup of tea or kawa.