Top 10 Specialty lodgings in Kashmir, India

May 7, 2023 Kandra Bartel

The valley of Kashmir is as rich with history and political controversy as it is with culture and natural phenomena. Sample exquisitely spiced native cuisines and festive teas, then walk off your meal along the rugged trekking routes to the north. Marvel at the famous houseboats of Srinagar and take a spiritual moment to reflect at one of the many pilgrimage sites and religious shrines that dot the region. Of course, native craftsmanship makes for excellent souvenirs—carpets and textiles are an especial shopping must.
Restaurants in Kashmir

1. Floating Heaven heritage Houseboats

Nigeen Lake Ashai Bagh Bridge Ghat No.2 nigeen lake Bridge Ghat No 2, Srinagar 190001 India
Excellent
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5 based on 128 reviews

Floating Heaven heritage Houseboats

Newly built luxury houseboat with comfortable deluxe rooms in the peaceful Nigeen Lake, very prime location houseboat in Srinagar. Very well decorated and memorable hospitality guaranteed. Enjoy Kashmiri traditional heritage.

A memorable stay at Floating Heaven

Reviewed By mariamdh

Tranquility, peace and gorgeous views, the Floating Heaven houseboat at Nigeen Lake is the place to be at. This was my second visit to Kashmir and I chose to stay with them yet again for 4 days as I trusted their commitment to providing the best hospitality. Besides their warmth, what I loved about the houseboat experience was waking up to lovely interiors. Intricate wood carvings with traditional wood furniture and beautiful Kashmiri carpets are praise worthy. The rooms are cosy and aesthetically designed with traditional Kashmiri upholstery. The legacy of the Floating Heaven is being brilliantly taken forward by the owner Mr. Mushtaq. He is very passionate about his houseboat as well as travelling and trekking around Kashmir, which he is happy to plan for his guests. During my trip as a solo traveler, he guided me and booked me accurately to places and hotels that were of my interest. He ensured that my road travel was booked with punctual and trustworthy drivers and hotels were a pleasant stay. He is the best person to ask about everything you need to know about travelling in Kashmir. The caretaking staff Yususf bhai and Mustafa are very friendly and helpful and always available within a call. I would highly recommend the Floating Heaven houseboat for a warm and friendly home like experience and a place to create memories that you can treasure a lifetime.

2. New Bombay Heritage Group of HouseBoats

Ghat No. 9 Boulevard Road Opp New Park Hotel Gate No. 9 Dal lake, Srinagar 190001 India
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5 based on 137 reviews

New Bombay Heritage Group of HouseBoats

New Bombay Houseboat is situated in one of the most beautiful hill station, Srinagar. It is located at a distance of 14 km from Srinagar International Airport, 15 km from Srinagar Railway Station and 2 km from TRC Bus Station making it easy for the guest to travel. The property has well furnished and equipped rooms with modern amenities like air conditioner, television, refrigerator, Wi-Fi access and work table. Each room has attached bathroom with regular supply of hot and cold water. Room service is available for the convenience of the guest. Hotel facilitates laundry services, travel assistance and entertainment activities for guest. Popular tourist attractions in Srinagar are Nigeen Lake (7 km), Dal Lake (8 km), Tulip Garden (8 km), Shankaracharya Temple (9 km), Chashme Shahi Gardens (9 km), Nasim Bagh (10 km) and many more which the visitor can explore. Have an unforgettable stay at New Bombay Houseboat

Great place

Reviewed By 151rakeshc

Overall service of Bilal Bhai excellent ? Food and service person and also driver exllent tour arrangement Very Good ? Recommend to al traveller's.Nice view of House Boat free wifi facility provided.

3. Floating Heaven heritage Houseboats

Nigeen Lake Ashai Bagh Bridge Ghat No.2 nigeen lake Bridge Ghat No 2, Srinagar 190001 India
Excellent
87%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 128 reviews

Floating Heaven heritage Houseboats

Newly built luxury houseboat with comfortable deluxe rooms in the peaceful Nigeen Lake, very prime location houseboat in Srinagar. Very well decorated and memorable hospitality guaranteed. Enjoy Kashmiri traditional heritage.

A memorable stay at Floating Heaven

Reviewed By mariamdh

Tranquility, peace and gorgeous views, the Floating Heaven houseboat at Nigeen Lake is the place to be at. This was my second visit to Kashmir and I chose to stay with them yet again for 4 days as I trusted their commitment to providing the best hospitality. Besides their warmth, what I loved about the houseboat experience was waking up to lovely interiors. Intricate wood carvings with traditional wood furniture and beautiful Kashmiri carpets are praise worthy. The rooms are cosy and aesthetically designed with traditional Kashmiri upholstery. The legacy of the Floating Heaven is being brilliantly taken forward by the owner Mr. Mushtaq. He is very passionate about his houseboat as well as travelling and trekking around Kashmir, which he is happy to plan for his guests. During my trip as a solo traveler, he guided me and booked me accurately to places and hotels that were of my interest. He ensured that my road travel was booked with punctual and trustworthy drivers and hotels were a pleasant stay. He is the best person to ask about everything you need to know about travelling in Kashmir. The caretaking staff Yususf bhai and Mustafa are very friendly and helpful and always available within a call. I would highly recommend the Floating Heaven houseboat for a warm and friendly home like experience and a place to create memories that you can treasure a lifetime.

4. Omar Khayam HouseBoat Retreat

Dal Lake, Srinagar 190001 India
Excellent
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5 based on 45 reviews

Omar Khayam HouseBoat Retreat

Accommodating only a small group of 9 guest max. The wellness immersion are tailored to your specific needs, built to motivate and vitalise mind and body, the neutral wood and glass features enable the resort situated in the middle of famous Dal Lake to seamlessly blend into the natural landscape, allowing guest to reconnect with themselves and the environment. Delicious vegan and vegetarian meals (often raw and paleo-inspired) are freshly prepared, with ingredients from the organic garden. The OKBHR focuses key elements such as transformation, Detox, self healing and mindfulness. Each immersion is personalise based on a thorough consultation and wellness screening, to make your stay unforgettable

Houseboat experience

Reviewed By sanjay_ahlawat12

I had booked a suite on the houseboat for a overnight stay. We had a wonderful stay. Excellent hospitality throughout the stay and delicious home cooked food. The owner had also arranged for a shikara ride which is a unique experience in itself.

5. Golden Hopes Group Of Houseboats

Nehru Park Dal Lake Gate No. 14 behind Hotel Leeward, Srinagar 190001 India
Excellent
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Golden Hopes Group Of Houseboats

ACCOMMODATION:We offer you the most peaceful and relaxing accommodation, that can be found on Dal Lake in SRINAGAR. Our HOUSEBOAT is situated in the more quiet outbacks of the lake with a full view over the lake, the waterlilies, the castle and mountains in the background. Still you are only 5 water taxi minutes away from the mainland and the city center.FOOD:You shall be served with typical ttraditional food from KASHMIR. I is made only from fresh organic ingredients and we will be happy to consider your individual wishes.TREKKING:My brother and I, we are certified professional mountain guides. We offer to show you all the beauty, that the surrounding Himalayan Mountains have to offer - unbelievably high altitudes, glaciers, animal- and plant live... This includes Hiking tours and Horse riding tours and we can alter the tours to your level of fitness and interests.

Beautiful place with beautiful people

Reviewed By spearlz024

Houseboat is beautiful and well maintained with great service by Mr. Tariq and his brother. They are down to earth people, home way home, must vist. Peaceful and beautiful. Definitely will come back again.

6. First Kashmir

Khayam Chowk Near Khyber Hospital, Srinagar 190001 India
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4 based on 1 reviews

First Kashmir

Budget stay with warm family-homestay experience

Reviewed By Grimy17

Abid ji and his family run this home-stay/hotel with a lot of warmth and love. The rooms are basic but spacious for two people or single travelers. I'd advise requesting for arrangements for an electric blower for the room in the winter. Although the electric blankets with which each room is equipped are cosily sufficient, even for the harsh winter there. For trips to Pehelgaum, Gulmarg, Sonmarg and your pick up and drop to the airport can also be safely and comfortably arranged through the hotel itself. The location here is key - this is in Khayam, the barbeque district, so it's got tonnes of good places to eat. Proximity to Dal, Downtown and Lal Chowk made this a prime location for me, but that depends on how you want to experience Srinagar. All requests for extra furniture (desks, cupboards) etc can be arranged too. While there are frequent powercuts in Srinagar, First Kashmir has an inverter and Wifi on standby even during the regular load-shedding.

7. Veena Palace Group of Houseboats

Dal Lake, Opposite Hotel Welcome, Srinagar 190001 India
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

Veena Palace Group of Houseboats

Our group of houseboats (Veena Palace) is located on the famous Dal lake in the center of Srinagar. We offer accommodation in several houseboats with variety of rooms and prices. Apart from the accommodation we provide also food, internet, phone service, common sitting room on each houseboat, roof top sittings, and last but not least a friendly atmosphere.

Veena palace group of house boat HOMESTAY

Reviewed By captazura

I had a lovely experience with Veena palace group of house boat. Especially Firdous bhai made the entire trip so much more memorable. It is not just some random house boat, But a HOMESTAY in all sense . The entire stay was magical, well organised, home cooked wazwane , Shikara ride ( day trip to the floating vegetable market & moon ride ) With papier mach art display for sale, Kashmiri clothing, pashmina shawls, Mughal antic jewellery, saffron & shalajit, walnut wood artwork, Lake water trek ( 2night/3days) Customised Mountain Trek, Were all arranged by the homestay, Firdous bhai.

8. OYO 72225 Hotel Dilshan

Dilshan,Near Noora Hospital NH1, Ummer Abad, Srinagar 190012 India
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4 based on 4 reviews

OYO 72225 Hotel Dilshan

Above expectations

Reviewed By manojDhankhar

I visited Kashmir on June month with family and used services of this hotel. Would like to mention and thanks to Mr Sahil and his staff for polite behavior and wonderful hospitality. Staff is very good with quick service; they will try best to get you the things. Yes, Room is small but clean n well maintained. Food is good, it was better than our expectations. Hotel Location is near to Airport(9-10 KM) and outside the main city, which results in less time in travelling to Gulmarg and Airport. In addition, Hotel has its own Departmental store below the hotel, which is the best thing about this hotel. You can get almost anything from store, like toys, milk products, makeups, snacks and etc… Worth mentioning of the Driver Bilal who took us for Pahalgaon, Gulmarg and Sonmarg. He has good information about all the places. He tried best to get the good stuff for best value. Never forced to buy anything. He helped and guide in many ways but never expected anything from us. Looking forward for his services in future. Pros - Outside of city, near Airport - own departmental store - own bakery - Polite Staff - good food - Honest Driver(Bilal) - Sahil(owner) himself is a nice and cooperative person Cons - outside of city, you have nothing to walk outside the hotel - small room but ok - Wooden doors need oil :)

9. Mughal Suit Houseboat

Nigeen Lake Opposite Gate No 1 Opposite Ghat No 1, Srinagar 190001 India
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5 based on 6 reviews

Mughal Suit Houseboat

Mughal Suit Houseboat is best budget accommodation In Kashmir. Houseboats in Srinagar are located at Dal Lake & Nigeen Lake. Tourist & travelers prefer staying at Houseboats in Kashmir rather than Hotels. Houseboat holidays are the most Romantic Kashmir Packages. The best of your holidays you have in Kashmir.

Delhi To Kashmir

Reviewed By zaguma2021

Good service Good view and Good behavior.Clean and very beautiful. Very different and beautiful feeling. Thanks to the owner of the houseboat To give good service.Come to have fun in your houseboat on the next tour too. Thanks

10. Cherrytree Resort

Padshahpal Road Near Scholars School, Dhara, Harwan 191121 India
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5 based on 3 reviews

Cherrytree Resort

A six bedroom cottage , situated amidst the Himalayas of Dhara forests (Harwan) just 5 Km from Harwan Garden and Dachigam National Park. 23 Km from City center and about 33 Km from the Srinagar International Airport. A fascinating resort with small river flowing on front-side and magnificent views of mountains and Villages. Cherry trees spread across the resort is an absolute delight during spring and summer in Kashmir.

Lovely place to stay in Srinagar...Feel like home

Reviewed By kannanchennaikknagar

We stayed at the cherry resort,Srinagar for three days. Rooms are excellent, spacious..you really feel at home..Surrounded by mountains...water flowing at the back side of the home...that sound...lot of Cherry trees...beautiful garden....Amazing stay... The owner Amreen and husband has taken care of our stay well...It was like a family...so friendly ..chatting like our known friends...excellent hospitality.. they have two excellent cooks,..who make both veg and non veg foods.. Though 20 min drive from the city...the place is amazing.. Must stay place..

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