Shikara Festival on Dal Lake

Shikara Festival on Dal Lake

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WhenSummer (dates announced each year)
VenueDal Lake
Where Srinagar
TypeFestival

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About the festival

Dal Lake comes alive with colourfully decorated shikaras, water sports and cultural performances celebrating Kashmir's boating tradition.

What to expect

Shikara parades and races, water sports displays, Kashmiri music and food along the boulevard.

Tips for visiting

  • Stay on a houseboat for front-row views.
  • Evening shikara rides are the most atmospheric.

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