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Going to Dal Lake |
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| A conversation with a na:vivo:l (a boatman) about sight-seeing on and around Dal Lake. Brief references are made to the gardens on the banks of Dal Lake such as Nishat, Shalimar, Chashma Shahi. |
Ashok: Hello there, boatman! 
Boatman: Yes, sir. 
Ashok: How far is Dal Lake from here? 
Boatman: This is Habba Kadal. Amira Kadal is one mile from here. It will take an hour from Amira Kadal (Note: Kadal means a bridge). 
Ashok: We do not have much time. How long will it take to see Dal Lake? 
Boatman: If we hurry, it will take us thre to four hours. 
Ashok: Can we return before it gets dark? 
Boatman: Yes, certainly. 
Ashok: All right, what are the things worth seeing at Dal Lake? 
Boatman: Dal Lake is very big. On the banks of Dal Lake there are three famous gardens. 
Ashok: What is on Dal Lake? 
Boatman: In Dal Lake, there are two islets: Golden Island and Silver Island. 
Ashok: What are the names of the gardens? 
Boatman: The three famous gardens are Nishat, Shalimar, and Chashman Shahi. 
Ashok: What is in the gardens? 
Boatman: In the gardens there are flower beds, fountains, and beautiful balconies. 
Ashok: Are there flowers in Dal Lake? 
Boatman: Yes, there are lotuses and vegetables in Dal Lake. There are aso many houseboats on Dal Lake. 
Ashok: Can we get something to eat there? 
Boatman: Yes, there are many hotels there. One can also get a 
(Sama:va:r and Kashmiri Cups) there.
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