Kashmir's Shikara Wallas work tirelessly to keep pace with surging demand from tourists

May 03, 2023

In recent years, the traditional Shikaras of Kashmir have become a popular attraction for tourists, and this year, the demand for these iconic boats...

Srinagar: Fog shrouds Dal Lake, houseboats and shikaras float in silence

Dec 02, 2024

The low visibility made the surrounding landscape--the distant snow-capped mountains, the shikaras (traditional wooden boats), and the weeping willows along the shore--appear as faint...

J-K: Shikaras decorated in colours of Indian flag create a visual treat

Jan 27, 2024

Rooftops of 120 'shikara' boats on Dal Lake were decorated in the colours of the Indian flag by the Srinagar District Administration to commemorate...

J-K: Icy cold grips Srinagar as tourists enjoy Shikara rides on Dal Lake

Feb 16, 2024

The cold in the national capital may be in its last legs but up north in Jammu and Kashmir, an icy chill prevailed on...

Houseboat owners of Jammu and Kashmir heave sigh of relief as govt decides to expand industry

Aug 31, 2022

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 31 : In the tourism industry, houseboats and Shikaras have their own importance and identity as domestic and...