Dilshad Houseboats

On Nigeen Lake in Srinagar — a true houseboat stay a minute’s walk from the water and about 6 minutes on foot from Dal Lake. The houseboat sits roughly 5 km from the city center, with Hazratbal Shrine about 2.2 km away and Makhdoom Sahib around 4.6 km.

Ornately carved cedar-wood Kashmiri houseboats with an intimate, romantic vibe and Himalayan lake views. Two air-conditioned guestrooms feature private bath (shower/tub), complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, laptop-compatible safes and daily housekeeping. The property traces its roots to the era of the British Raj.

Onsite massages, a rooftop terrace and garden, concierge and tour assistance, complimentary wireless internet, free self-parking and a parking zone, laundry facilities and lockers, plus complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Expect wake-up lake-breeze mornings and easy boat-side access.

Complimentary wireless internet and laptop-compatible safes. Concierge and tour desk can help arrange schedules and local transfers.

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM to start your day on the lake.