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Descriptive Essay On Dal Lake

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Dal Lake was a wonderful sight to behold; the sight was enhanced by the presence of birds of different origins whose joyful chirping fill the air. This lake is the second largest in the state. With the lake on my left I rode on for almost half an hour. That ride was divine. I drew in the early morning 's positive energy that gave me peace and a New Mind.
Soon I was on the outskirts of Srinagar crossing through few villages I halted for breakfast at around 9 ‘O clock at a restaurant which felt more like a Dhaba. Its fantastically perfect location filled me with enviousness. I was at a Dhaba in heaven. I ordered for a plate of Maggi and a cup of tea and immersed myself in the glorious nature, capturing the picturesque landscape. Across the road flowed a serene river, then a small house amidst the rolling hills topped with cotton flake clouds. I was 50 kms away from Sonamarg and I already felt its glory. Like an icing to the …show more content…

It is an Army Base Camp on NH1 for Ladakh, strategically important for Indian army holding control over this part of Kashmir. Historically it is known to have been gateway on ancient Silk Road along with Gilgit, now in Pakistan, connecting Kashmir with China and other Gulf countries.
Sonamarg is around 90 kms from Srinagar. I took almost 3 1/2 hours to reach since I was enjoying the scenic beauty and stopping for photographs. There is no iota of doubt that the ride to Sonamarg from Srinagar is one of the outstanding facets of country side ride in India.
I spent some time relishing on the river bank taking in my surrounding, the green meadows. Snow covered peaks and the glaciers all making my day a wonderful one. This was my 3rd visit to Sonamarg. I interacted with other visitors, including a German family, who approached me for a light talk, taking pictures of my motorcycle and when they heard I was riding solo they got more curious, some even asked me to pose for a picture with

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