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.

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.

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 a new service to allow tourists to pre-book Shikara rides on Srinagar’s Dal Lake via its app.

Uber India has introduced 'Uber Shikara', a feature that allows tourists to pre-book their Shikara rides in Dal Lake directly through Uber app.

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.

Uber Shikara is the ride-hailing app's first water transport service in India and introduces features such as pre-booking and trip insurance for shikara rides.

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.