(6.9 sq mi) and is part of a natural wetland which covers 21.1 square kilometres (8.1 sq mi), including its floating gardens. The floating gardens, known as "Rad" in  Kashmiri , blossom with lotus  flowers during July and August.  Srinagar city 12.JPG Srinagar city 01.JPG Srinagar city 02.JPG Srinagar city 03.JPG Srinagar city 04.JPG Srinagar