Location
: Srinagar, Kashmir
Attractions: Houseboats, Swimming
& Water Skiing
Best Time To Visit: June To
August
Known as the 'Jewel In The Ring', Nagin is generally held to
be the most beautiful of the Dal lakes. Its name comes from
the many trees, which encircle the small, deep blue lake.
Nagin is only separated from the Larer Dal lakes by a narrow
causeway and it also has a number of houseboats moored around
its perimeter. 
A Nice Getaway
If one wants to really get away from the chaotic city life all
then Nagin is a good place to find a house boat and do it the
surroundings are much more serene and isolated than on Dal
Lake. One can rent rowboats from the camping site here -
either to simply row around the lake or to look around for a
houseboat.
Amusements
Since the water in Nagin is deeper and less polluted it's also
good for swimming and there are fiberglass sailing boats
available for hire and water skiing facilities. Motorboats are
rather low powered for skiing although they make a valiant
attempt. If one wants to try water skiing keep a wary eye out
for swimmers. Likewise, if one is swimming watch out for the
boat drivers.
The Nagin club, on the bank of the lake, has a bar and a tea
pavilion. It is a branch of the Srinagar club and temporary
membership is available to visitors.
