I have been travelling to Srinagar regularly for the last 15 years. It is a place whose beauty never ceases to amaze me. It was said that if there is Paradise anywhere on earth, "It is here, It is here, It is here". So True. This time around, I stayed in the much talked about Gurkha House boat (Welcome Heritage... More

I must say you have to visit Gurkha Houseboats to feel the luxury and grace it has. You must be well knowledge about luxurious furniture,pure silk carpets and precious rare interiors before check in to this houseboat---- then and then you came to know how expensive it is too built this house boat. They have breathtaking views of snow cap... More

It was a rainy day in Srinagar, which didn't help. The houseboat felt damp and cold. I was the only guest and was well taken care of. Yet there was nothing exceptional in this property: the bed was cold (fortunately there was a heating blanket), the shower had little pressure, the food was about average. Not a place I would... More

Decent house boat having beautiful veiw. Best service in the house boat and great food served as per guest's need. Director of the houseboat group visits personally every day late evening to take feed back and make sure that guests are enjoying this place. Overall this is better house boat to stay then anyother in Dal lake.

What a beautiful houseboat, set in Nigeen Lake, peaceful and treated like royalty! The food was excellent and Riyaaz was an excellent host of houseboat no.3. Beautiful views of the Himalayas, lovely gardens to stroll in, and sipping Kahwa on the deck, made our stay magical!

gurkha houseboats r located in nigeen lake and not dal Lake... so the place was not crowded and it was very peaceful. We were taken good care of by Majid bhai. The interiors of the houseboat was like a palace.. very well decorated. The food was the best I had in my whole tour., very homely. I met the Owner... More

Before we decide whether we should stay in a houseboat, we had all negative suggestions, but our stay at Gurkha Houseboats proved all the advisors wrong. We stayed here for 02-nights (23 7 24-Apr'13). We checken-in at Boat no. 5. Gurkha Houseboat ahs 06-boats. The houseboat is exquisitely furnished,ornated with hand crafted interiors. The electric blanket kept us comfortably warm.... More

These beautiful houseboats located in the heart of Srinagar are one of the precious treasures of Kashmiri heritage. Living in them, one gets to experience the rich culture, complete with its outstandingly delicious wazwan, shikara rides to and from shore, floating bazaars, and hospitable staff. There is a beautiful sit-out overlooking the spectacular view of the lake, where refreshing kava... More

Spectacularly located on one end of Nigeen lake this houseboat simply pampers you. The woodwork and carpets are tasteful ( although 2 of us found it a little opulent by south indian standard). The food ( we are vegetarians) was tasty, yet like home food. Service is excellent. Staff, Mr Rahees, was polite, efficient and well mannered. Pity the houseboat... More