| Shikara | |
|---|---|
 Shikara on Dal Lake | |
| Venue | Dal Lake, Srinagar |
| Location(s) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Country | India |
The shikara is a type of wooden boat found on Dal Lake and other water bodies of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. Shikaras are of various sizes and are used for multiple purposes, including transportation. A usual shikara seats six people, with the driver paddling at the rear. Like the Venetian gondolas, they are a cultural symbol of Kashmir. Some shikaras are still used for fishing, harvesting aquatic vegetation (usually for fodder), and transport, while most are covered with tarpaulins and are used by tourists. A Shikara ride in Dal Lake is a great way to experience the beauty of Dal Lake and get a glimpse into the life of the locals.[1] Some are used as floating homes.[2][3]
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- ^ Kevin Sites (2006). "Boat People, Unable to afford homes on land, the poorest of Kashmir's poor live on open fishing boats, where life is always unsteady". Yahoo! News. Archived from the original on 20 July 2006. Retrieved 6 June 2006.
- ^ "Shikaras: The Floating versus on sounds of water". Gaatha. Retrieved 3 February 2014.