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Two-day houseboat festival on Dal Lake attracts tourists
Kashmir's tourism department organised a two-day houseboat festival to boost winter tourism at the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Published on: Dec 8, 2022 2:01 PM IST
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A two-day houseboat festival commenced on December 7 on Dal Lake and Nageen Lake in Srinagar. Organised by the tourism department of Kashmir, the festival was inaugurated by Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha. (HT Photo/Waseem Andrabi)
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Several cultural programmes will also take place during this two-day festival along with other components such as local music, food and art. (ANI)
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Kashmiri folk artists perform during a laser show and and live concert organised to boost winter tourism at the Dal Lake in Srinagar. (AP)
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Major emphasis will be given to the heritage value of the houseboats on these two lakes. (AP)
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There are around 950 houseboats in Dal and Nageen lakes that not just attract tourists but thousands of locals are dependent on them for their livelihood. (AP)
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The highlight of this festival is the art exhibition and a photo wall showcasing the history and historical aspects of houseboats. (ANI)
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Other attractions of the festival are screen projects with laser show, illuminated shikara carnival, shikara rides, and food court among others. (AP)
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Other attractions of the festival are screen projects with a laser show, illuminated shikara carnival, shikara rides, and a food court among others. (AP)
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