The Dal Lake is a popular lake situated in Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir. The scenic beauty of Dal Lake has attracted tourists from far and wide and therefore it is a popular tourist destination.

The lake is linked to a number of other lakes of the Kashmir Valley. The river is famous for the Shikaras and wooden Houseboats.

The Lake is spread over an area of eighteen square kilometers. It is eight metres in length and four kilometers in width. It is divided into four parts by four causeways and they are called Ggribal, Lokut Dal, Bod Dal and Nagin. The Lokut-dal and Bod-dal both have an island in the center, which are called Rup Lank and Sona Lank respectively. The shore of the Lake is embellished with gardens, parks and hotels. During the winters, the lake freezes. The Lake is rich in flora and fauna. The flora includes lotus flower, water lilies and water chestnuts. Mountains on three sides surround the lake. The lake water is used for irrigation of fields and the aquatic plants growing in the lake are used as food, fodder and compost.

Shikara riding, house boating, swimming, kayaking and canoeing, water surfing, and licensed angling are popular activities performed in the lake. Jammu, which is 300 kilometers from the Dal, is the nearest railway station.