Dal Lake's Unique Messenger: The Floating Post Office
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As dawn breaks over the serene Dal Lake, a traditional wooden boat, known as a shikara, gracefully glides across the tranquil waters. Its cargo for the day includes postcards fastened with string, meticulously wrapped packages, and letters penned the previous evening. The boat’s destination is a humble houseboat, permanently moored near Nehru Park on Boulevard Road, nestled between Ghat No. 14 and Ghat No. 15. This isn’t just any houseboat; it’s the world’s only floating post office.For the residents of Srinagar and the many travelers who visit, this unique houseboat serves a dual purpose: it’s a functioning post office and.......
Category: Science and Technology | Language: English
- 10 Oct, 2025
- By Edited