The iconic shikaras of the Dal Lake, long synonymous with Kashmir and its beauty, are getting a modern upgrade. Uber has launched its new service, the Uber Shikara, allowing customers to easily book one on their phone with the click of a button,

Uber has introduced a water transport service on the picturesque Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, enabling tourists and locals to book rides on the region’s iconic shikaras through its app.

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.

When in Kashmir.....well, now you can book your Uber to travel across Dal Lake. Cab Service Provider, Uber has introduced its first water transport service in India, offering tourists and locals the chance to book shikara rides on the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar through its digital app.

Uber has launched a new boat-hailing service in India, offering tourists the chance to ride the iconic Shikara boats on Dal Lake in Kashmir. These brightly

The Uber Shikara is Asia's first water transport service and follows similar offerings in European cities like Venice.

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.

Tourists can book a Shikara 12 hours before the ride, up to 15 days in advance. They can be booked from Shikara Ghat 16 for an hour, and can accommodate up to four passengers.