Nigeen Lakeनगीन झील
A calm, quieter lake next to Dal with fewer crowds.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSrinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar and central Kashmir
Srinagar and central Kashmir
Kind of placeLakes & Dams, Weekend Getaways
Best time to visit1 April to 15 June and 15 September to 15 November
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height1583 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyHazratbal, Srinagar
EntryFree
About Nigeen Lake
A smaller and quieter lake at the western edge of Dal, separated by a thin causeway lined with willows and poplars. It has fewer vendors, calmer water and some of the best houseboats, and it is good for swimming and kayaking in summer. Many people find it more peaceful than Dal.
What to see and do
- Quiet shikara ride
- Willow-lined causeway
- Houseboat stays
- Kayaking and swimming
- Calmer than Dal Lake
Part of The Himalaya.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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