22/07/2024 10:41 (UTC)

World's only floating post office operates in Indian Kashmir

Srinagar, Jul 22 (EFE/EPA).- The world’s only floating post office is in a two-room houseboat on Dal Lake, established in 1953 for lake residents and tourists.

Before the internet and mobile phones, it was a crucial lifeline for sending letters and postcards.

Officially opened in 1970, it was renovated in 2011 and now has three full-time employees, serving as one of the 1700 permanent post offices in Jammu and Kashmir. (Camera: FAROOQ KHAN).

FOOTAGE SHOWS THE FLOATING POST OFFICE ON DAL LAKE, IN SRINAGAR, KASHMIR, INDIA.

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Date: 22/07/2024 10:35 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Arts, culture and entertainment » History
Human interest
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 360 seconds
Reference: 7001384085
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