The low visibility made the surrounding landscape, the distant snow-capped mountains, the shikaras (traditional wooden boats), and the willows along the shore appear as faint silhouettes. (In Pic: Shikaras are seen parked at the Dal Lake on a cold foggy afternoon, in Srinagar on Saturday)
The shrouded lake, typically vibrant and picturesque with 'shikaras' (houseboats) became barely visible through the fog, adding to the quiet and creating an aura of calm and stillness. (In Pic: Uber has launched its water transport service in India, with a booking of a shikara at Dal Lake in Srinagar through its app)
As winter envelops Srinagar, the fog hangs heavy over the city, cloaking the ancient Mughal gardens, the bustling markets, and the charming old streets. (In Pic: Shikara owners warm themselves around a bonfire at the Dal Lake on a foggy winter afternoon, in Srinagar on Saturday)
People move quietly, wrapped in warm Pashmina shawls and Kashmiri pherans, their faces hidden behind scarves or masks. (In Pic: Shikara owners warm themselves with a blanket at the Dal Lake on a foggy winter afternoon, in Srinagar on Saturday)
"People with shikara business have a lot of issues doing their work. I go out running in the morning and face difficulty breathing. Visibility has reduced immensely," said Shayan, a localite to ANI. (In Pic: A 'Shikara' is seen parked in the middle of the Dal Lake on a foggy winter afternoon, in Srinagar on Saturday)
The majestic Himalayan mountains that usually stand tall and proud in the distance are obscured by the low-lying fog. Their snow-covered peaks may appear as faint shadows, barely visible through the haze, giving the entire landscape a dreamlike quality. (In Pic: Tourists take a Shikara ride at the Dal Lake on a foggy winter afternoon, in Srinagar on Saturday)
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