Life on Water:Dal Lake -Srinagar II

Life on Dal is never 'dull', moreso when you sit on the sundeck and watch the day go by sipping hot aromatic Kashmiri 'Kehwa' (kashmiri tea) made in copper vessel known as 'Samovar'.It is speciality of Kashmir made with green tea, saffron and alomond. Samovar is an excuistely carved copper vessel which is omnipresent in every kashmiri household. It is usually made of copper and intricately engraved with motifs of flowers - chinar, tulip or rose. It is a prozed possession and can be bought from the brassware shops at Zaina Kadak. One can visit the craftsmen working on copper and brass sheets creating excuisite vessels in the byelanes of Zaina Kadal and Khanyan in the downtown Srinagar. These vessels are sold either by weight or in some cases by the piece. A good quality medium size samovar would set you back by apporx Indian Rupee.3000-(USD 80), however this could well turnout to be a conversation piece at your tea sessions.