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Dal is a famous lake in Srinagar. Stretching over an area of 18 sq km, it is divided by causeways into four basins; namely, Gagribal, Lokut Dal, Bod Dal and Nagin. It is well known for approximately five hundred houseboats. Apart from houseboats, the lake provides a good opportunity to the tourists for canoeing, water-surfing and kayaking. Being highly polluted, the lake is shrinking at a faster pace. The lake has some interesting flora like lotus flowers and water lilies and water-chestnut.