Dal is a globally renowned tourist destination. It has some of the very unique experiences which include Shikara ride, stay at a Houseboat and Water sports. However, one of the most unique and interesting experiences in Dal Lake is its homegrown completely pure vegetable and Flowers Market
If you want to pay a visit to the floating market you can easily take a cab and reach Ghat no. 17 near Dal Lake from you will have to take to take a Shikara and reach the Floating Market
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Floating Market is ingrained in the existence of Dal Lake. The vegetables and flowers which are sold here are actually grown in the very lake by people who permanent live in this lake and do their business in this lake as well.
They have inbuilt homes and schools and shops in this 22 square kilometers Dal Lake which they host as well for the local as well as foreign tourists
You must reach the Floating Market around sunrise when all the traders are there exchanging vegetables and seeds and flowers and other things. At those wee hours in the morning it is quite difficult to find an auto or taxi which can be a source of distress. You can easily book a cab and even your Shikara ride by calling Tripmore on 7051909192
If you want to pay a visit to the floating market you can easily take a cab and reach Ghat no. 17 near Dal Lake from you will have to take to take a Shikara and reach the Floating Market
Kashmir’s floating market is open through most of the year. However, during winters and early spring there are no vegetables and that is when there is practically no floating market.
Yes, most of the sellers don’t want money but they exchange their goods with other goods in return.
You can buy anything from food to clothes, shawls and saffron from floating market/ Apart from that you can also see trade of flowers, flower seeds as well some related items like Kanger etc.
You leave from your hotel or houseboat early in the morning – preferably before sunrise – and reach Ghat No 17. The world is yet lazy and waking up. There you ride a Shikara and enjoy the fresh and cold breeze of Dal Lake and its splashing cold water from within the lake itself.
After that, you can reach the Floating market and stay in your Shikara to make the most of your experience. Watching closely, you can see how the barter system works there. You can also cherish the different kinds of Vegetables and flowers which are sold and exchanged there. You can also enjoy all this view with a warm cup of Kehwa that will be served there. The Kehwa is usually served with traditional Kashmiri Kulche which can also be enjoyed and added to your experience.
After the closure of floating market, you can go on a Shikara ride in the wee hours of the dawn. From the beautiful shining Dal Lake, you can enjoy the rising of the sun while riding on a aesthetically decorated Shikara. This can be the experience you will carry with your for the rest of your life.
One of the things you can enjoy doing in this trip is that you can do a lot of photography. Floating market, beautiful people, mesmerizing Dal and the rising morning sun are some of the beautiful views you can certainly enjoy to record in your camera
Dal Lake is known for many things that are floating in it. Some of the very unique things that are found in Dal Lake include the beautiful Floating Market, the floating Post office, Floating gardens and some islands that include the famous Nehru Park, Kabootar Khana and Char Chinari
Yes, Kashmir’s floating market happens on the Shikara in the Dal Lake. It is safe and easy but there are always precautions. If you’ll follow the precautions you will enjoy your time easily and comfortably
Yes, Kashmir’s Dal Lake is one of the safest lakes to enjoy your water sports, Shikara ride and Houseboat stay, there is always a rescue team that can help in case of any emergency
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Yes, you can easily buy Saree and other types of clothes in Floating Market. This market has vast shops and sellers from whom you can buy all the things you want
Yes, you can easily buy saffron in the floating market. Apart from that you can also buy other dry fruits like Almonds, Walnuts and Cashews in this market
The usual timing of Floating Market is between 5 am to 7 am
Yes, certainly! Anyone who is interested can go and visit the floating market in Dal Lake
Yes, there is Barter system as well as money exchange in Floating Market in Dal Lake.
Floating Market is located in Dal Lake of Srinagar, Kashmir
Kashmir has many vegetarian foods that are famous. Some of them are Veg Pulao, Matar Paneer and Lotus Stems.
