Srinagar, Feb. 17 -- In the grand valley of Kashmir lies Bandipora, a district known for ilm, adab, and aab (knowledge, culture, and water). Encircled by snow-clad peaks on three sides and embraced by the vast Wular Lake on the fourth, Bandipora appears like a natural amphitheatre carved by the hands of time. Streams such as Madhumati Nallah, Arin Nallah, and others small streams descend from the mountains like silver curtains, finally merging into the majestic lake. Even the mighty Jhelum River pours its flow into Wular, as if offering tribute to the grand stage of nature.

Wular Lake is not merely a water body; it is a vast wetland, a breathing ecosystem, and a lifeline for countless people living along its shores. Known for its sweet w...