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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.
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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.
Ashok: All right, let us go
then.
Boatman: (Please) come into
the boat.
Ashok: How much do I have
to pay?
Boatman: Only fifteen
rupees.
Ashok: All right, let's go.
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Chapter
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