Extended Timings Announced To Benefit Tourists, Local Residents and Houseboat Operators; Postal Department Aims To Improve Public Convenience
Srinagar, November 6, 2026:
In a major step towards improving public convenience, the Department of Posts has extended the working hours of the iconic Floating Post Office at Nehru Park on Dal Lake in Srinagar.
The unique postal facility will now remain open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM, allowing visitors and local residents to access postal services for 12 hours.
According to the Department of Posts, the decision was taken in view of the considerable footfall at Nehru Park and growing demand for postal services beyond regular office hours.
Chief Postmaster General, Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, Col. Sagar Hanuman Singh, accompanied by Director Postal Services Prateek and Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Srinagar Postal Division, Adam Mohi U Din, visited the facility to review its arrangements and interact with customers and tourists.
Officials said the extended timings would benefit tourists, local residents, houseboat operators and other visitors by making postal services more accessible and convenient.
The Floating Post Office is one of Kashmir’s most distinctive attractions, combining postal services with the region’s rich cultural and tourism heritage.
The department is also exploring the possibility of extending working hours at more post offices across the region.
