Uber Shikara’s now on call in Srinagar

Srinagar: Uber has launched its Shikara services on Dal Lake in Srinagar, marking its foray into eco-tourism and heritage transportation in Jammu and Kashmir.This initiative blends traditional Kashmiri culture with modern technology, allowing tourists and locals to book iconic shikara rides through the Uber app.The service aims to enhance tourism by offering seamless and affordable access to the scenic Dal Lake, a prominent attraction in the region. Equipped with safety measures and digital payment options, Uber Shikara is designed to provide a hassle-free experience for users. This collaboration also supports local shikara owners by providing them with a sustainable income source while promoting environmentally friendly travel.The launch reflects Uber’s commitment to innovation and community engagement, setting a precedent for blending cultural heritage with modern convenience in transportation. This service is expected to boost tourism and revitalize Srinagar’s rich cultural landscape. Local shikara operators and tourists lauded this initiative taken by Uber.Deeba Khalid, deputy director tourism Kashmir, welcomed the Uber initiative of bringing shikara on digital platform. “Dal Lake is an iconic place and whoever comes to Kashmir and has seen Dal Lake, and wants to experience it, especially Shikara, which we see in movies, which we see in blogs and vlogs. So this is an experience for tourists, which has been planned in advance. Nowadays, all over the world, there are digital bookings and payments. So this convenience will be available in Shikara as well. Tourists can book Shikara rides. And I think it is a very welcome step, bringing the Shikaras onto the digital platform,” she said. ani

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