Muhammad Yasin’s ‘Bird Forest Resort’ in Kashmir hosts migratory birds

Bird resort in Kashmir

Kashmir has several bodies of water including Dal Lake where a large number of migratory birds come and spend their time in different parts of the lake which is an attraction for bird watchers and nature lovers alike. The new ‘Bird Forest Resort’ located near the world-famous Dal Lake in Srinagar. Built by Muhammad Yasin, … Read more

Mystic Dal Lake turning into a swamp lake due to pollution

Mystic Dal Lake turning into a swamp lake due to pollution

The pristine-looking Dal Lake, one of the main attractions for tourists coming to Jammu and Kashmir, is slowly turning into a swamp due to rising pollution levels in and around the famous lake. The lake is slowly turning into a “weed-clogged swamp” one environmentalist says could have a negative effect on tourism in the state. … Read more

9-year old Jannat, who cleans and preserves Srinagar’s iconic Dal Lake

9-year old Jannat, who cleans and preserves Srinagar's iconic Dal Lake

Age does not matter when one is determined to bring about a positive change. Kashmir’s seven-year-old Jannat has been setting an example for two years with her efforts to clean the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar. Her story is now included in the curriculum of a school in Hyderabad. Dal Lake shrunk from original size … Read more

Floating Vegetable Market on Dal Lake

Floating Vegetable Market on Dal Lake

Ground Report | New Delhi: Floating Vegetable Market; The floating vegetable market on Dal Lake is a unique place to savour in Srinagar. This colourful floating market set against a beautiful backdrop marks it as a haven for photographers. The beautiful pictures it presents make it one of the must-see places in Srinagar, Kashmir. One … Read more