Uber launched a water transport hailing service on scenic Dal Lake in India's Kashmir region on Monday, offering rides on boats popular with tourists.

Pre-book your Dal Lake shikara ride with Uber Shikara for a seamless experience. Reserve up to 15 days in advance and enjoy hassle-free scenic boat trips.

Why not take an Uber on Srinagar’s picturesque Dal Lake? Now you can, all thanks to their new service. Here’s everything you should know about it

The Uber Shikara service is the first of its kind in Asia and follows in the footsteps of similar services in European cities like Venice

Uber has launched its first water transport service in Asia, allowing tourists to book traditional Kashmiri shikaras on Dal Lake through its app. With an initial fleet of seven shikaras, the service aims to enhance tourism in Kashmir and ensure that the entire fare benefits local shikara drivers.

One of the main highlights for travellers in Jammu and Kashmir is the shikara ride on the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar

Named as Uber Shikara, the limited-period service is designed to enhance the tourism experience while promoting grassroots economic opportunities for shikara drivers in Jammu and Kashmir.

Uber has introduced its Shikara booking service in Dal Lake, Jammu and Kashmir, enhancing tourism with a convenient and transparent ride option. This

OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Uber launched a water transport hailing service on scenic Dal Lake in Indian occupied Kashmir region on Monday, offering rides on boats popular with tourists.

Uber Shikara rides can be booked 12 hours prior and up to 15 days in advance. Shikara Owners Association President Wali Mohammad Bhatt said that there are around 4,000 shikaras in Dal Lake and he expects Uber to onboard more shikara partners.

According to Reuters, Uber now offers boat-hailing services on Dal Lake, located in the Kashmir region in India. These wooden Shikara boats are decorated with bright colors and have seemingly comfortable pillows to let tourists enjoy a scenic boat ride.