Jammu & Kashmir's First Floating Theatre Launched At Dal Lake

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has launched its first-ever floating theatre in the famous Dal Lake. The theatre was inaugurated by the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory Arun Kumar Mehta.

The theatre was launched in an effort to boost tourism in the union territory which is known far and wide for its natural beauty.

A Shikara rally was also organised on this occasion with local artists singing and dancing to Kashmiri songs to entertain the guests.

The theatre also played the Bollywood movie "Kashmir Ki Kali" for the tourists and the locals who had gathered to experience the floating theatre.

According to the secretary of tourism and culture of Jammu & Kashmir, the theatre will be beneficial for the tourism of the union territory.

Speaking to national media, he said, "We have a great demand for evening activities. The concept of open-air is pretty unique, not found anywhere in this world. It will greatly advantage the tourism in Kashmir. Shikara, houseboat owners, the hotel industry is welcoming tourists with open hands. J&K is safest from the Covid-19 point of view since the entire tourist industry is vaccinated. Various capacity-building programmes were done on Covid protocols by the industry. Since winter is coming soon, hope people from the country and world will visit J&K."

A houseboat owner named Bilal Ahmed said, "Such programmes are good. If they keep happening, tourism will increase in Kashmir. I urge everyone to visit Kashmir and enjoy. It is extremely safe. This theatre is great too. More activities like this should happen so that tourists are attracted to this place."

"I congratulate the tourism department for organising such a great programme. This is a one of a kind that can showcase the beauty of Kashmir, which has also been shown a lot in movies. Now today, we are able to enjoy a movie in the middle of Dal Lake in a houseboat in such a great environment," a local visitor commented.

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