Houseboat Zaindari Palace

In the heart of Srinagar, steps from Dal Lake and Nehru Park. This family-friendly houseboat sits minutes from Nigeen Lake and close to Shankaracharya Reserved Forest, Hari Parbat Fort and the Royal Springs Golf Course — a lakefront base for sightseeing and Kashmiri rhythm.

Individually decorated guestrooms blend traditional touches with modern tech. Expect private balconies overlooking the water, fireplaces in some rooms, memory-foam beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, LED/flat-screen TVs, iPads or digital programming, and bathrooms with jetted tubs or bathtubs. Some rooms include fridges and DVD players; complimentary toiletries keep things simple and comfortable.

Make a splash at the seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary water park, or unwind in the spa and massage rooms. There’s a hair salon, yoga area and diving club for active days, plus bicycles to rent, picnic and barbecue areas, a casino and a library for low-key evenings. Practical perks include shuttle service (surcharge), free parking, free babysitting and tour/ticket assistance — and yes, you can wake to Dal Lake mists right from your balcony.

A 24-hour business center and conference hall handle meetings, with express check-in and check-out available. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is offered property-wide, and high-speed wired internet is available (surcharge).

The on-site restaurant and bar/lounge serve meals and drinks around the clock, with 24-hour room service when you want to dine in. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily (7:00–11:00), and a café/coffee shop offers quick snacks between lake-side strolls.