A weed, called hill in the local language, has invaded the Dal Lake. This weed is used as a fertilizer for vegetable cultivation and also to make floating gardens or reclaiming land.
A view of Dal lake from Shankaracharya hill. Densely inhabited area of the lake, houseboats are made on the land created artificially on the lake, encroaching it.
A view of Dal lake from Shankaracharya hill. Densely inhabited area of the lake, houseboats are made on the land created artificially on the lake, encroaching it.