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Pronunciation: [ʃɪkˈɑːɹə] (IPA)

Shikara is a traditional wooden boat, primarily found in the serene lakes of Kashmir. It is an exquisite boat, made of Deodar wood, possessing beautiful carvings and a wooden canopy. Shikara has been an essential mode of transport and leisure activity for tourists. The word "Shikara" is a unique one and has no exact synonyms, but some terms can be used interchangeably, such as "wooden boats," "watercraft," "water taxi," "watercraft," and "gondolas." Each of these boats differs in design, purpose, and location. However, they all share a common factor of providing a serene and unforgettable water experience.
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Our shikara, a sort of canoe paddled by four active fellows, with the stern, where we sat on cushions, carefully screened from the sun by an awning, was brought alongside the dounga at about 11.30, as we had some seven or eight miles to accomplish before reaching the Nishat Bagh.
"A Holiday in the Happy Valley with Pen and Pencil"
T. R. Swinburne
Jane and I, however, were anxious to see what appearance Srinagar presented, so we manned the shikara with five able-bodied paddlers and pushed our way upwards.
"A Holiday in the Happy Valley with Pen and Pencil"
T. R. Swinburne
At half-past ten this morning we set sail; that is to say, we hired nine extra coolies and a second shikara to tow, and advanced on Srinagar.
"A Holiday in the Happy Valley with Pen and Pencil"
T. R. Swinburne

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