WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats
Address : Opp. Nagin Club, Nagin Lake, Srinagar 190 001, Kashmir, India
Overview
Often touted as paradise on earth for its spectacularly breathtaking beauty, the capital of Kashmir - the valley of Srinagar - at the foot of the mighty Himalayas, with its expanses of placid lakes, rolling meadows, rapid rivers, immaculate flowering gardens, and the chinar (maple) tree that reflects the changing seasons from the fresh green of spring to the russets of autumn that are shed for winter - tugs at the eyes and heart-strings of the beholder.
A houseboat on a placid lake ringed by flowering trees is by far one of the most attractive choices for accommodation, setting the tone and pace for a visit to this ethereal city and the WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats Srinagar on the Nagin Lake are an amalgamation of all that is the last word in pampered comfort, elegant lavishness and abiding romance.
Accommodations
The serenity of the lake permeates into the aloof houseboat habitation. There are options of houseboats with 2, 3 or 4 double-bed rooms with attached bathrooms, sitting room, dining room and verandah. The cuisine is customised to the taste of the guest, with Indian fare, Continental, the famed and distinctive Kashmiri cuisine. Six houseboats with 2, 3 or 4 double rooms. 17 rooms with all modern facilities and attached baths.
Location
Srinagar airport is well connected to major cities such asKolkata, Delhi and Jammu. The distance from the airport to Nagin Lake is 23km. Jammu (300 km away) is the nearest railhead. The onward journey then has to be undertaken by road (a 12 hour trip) or air.
Facilities and Services
Room Service,
Individual caretaker per houseboat,
Attached baths with running hot and cold water,
Dining room and sitting room with verandah,
Doctor on call,
Money changing.