
Srinagar
Glide across the mirror-calm Dal Lake in a vibrantly painted wooden Shikara (traditional Kashmiri gondola), weaving between floating gardens, lotus beds, and houseboats. Morning rides pass through the famous floating vegetable market where vendors sell fresh produce directly from their boats.
Agree on the price and duration before boarding. The sunrise shikara ride through the floating market is the quintessential Srinagar experience.