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.

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.

Uber has launched shikara rides on Dal Lake in Srinagar through its app. The service includes seven shikaras available daily for up to four passengers and can be booked in advance. No commission will be taken from local operators.

On Monday, Uber launched Uber Shikara, giving tourists an option to pre-book their boat rides on the Dal Lake through the Uber app. According to Uber, this limited-period product will help tourists pre-book their Shikara rides through the Uber app in advance so that they are all set to enjoy the scenic beauty of Dal Lake in Srinagar during the

Uber Shikara will allow tourists in Srinagar the option to pre-book their boat rides on the Dal Lake through their app.

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.

Each ride, accommodating up to four passengers, can be booked for a one-hour duration between 10 am and 5 pm from Shikara Ghat No. 16. Reservations are available up to 12 hours in advance and can be made as far as 15 days ahead.

Uber Shikara is revolutionizing Srinagar's tourism by offering a convenient way to pre-book Shikara rides on Dal Lake through the Uber app. This service enhances the visitor experience, making it easier and more enjoyable to explore the beauty of Kashmir.

Uber has introduced Uber Shikara to allow tourists to pre-book boat rides on Dal Lake via the Uber app. This limited-time offering enables visitors to secure their Shikara rides in advance, ensuring a hassle-free experience as they take in the scenic beauty of Srinagar’s Dal Lake during the upcoming holiday season.

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.