From outside the houseboats looks ordinary but once inside it is a completely different picture. The interiors are completely wooden which is very well crafted and the flooring is carpeted. The service is personalized since very few rooms are there in a houseboat. Food is a problem. It is better to take something with you. In night the Dal Lake... More

we spent one day & night in the house boat..food was good..unusally chilly...blankets bedsheets everything was good...however the bathroom facilities were very poor..but otherwise it was a good experience.. More

Hi all I visited Kashmir in Jan 2010... It was "THE BEST TRIP" OF MY LIFE AND MOST MEMORABLE. we were booked at a houseboat (Golden Apple) for 4 nytes but the hospitality , beauty of the place was such that v canceled one night in amritsar and extended a nights stay at the House Boat... Your trip to Kashmir... More

Houseboats are unlike in Kerala. They do not move and are stationary. Can avoid the houseboat More

Excellent place to roam in the evening with your couple. Do take the tour of the dal lake on boat. There are many garden nearby and temples etc for visit. Lot of shops for shopping with good bargain. Do bargain a lot. Lot of non-veg shops for good eating. More

Now I know why Dal Lake is so popular. Very Good.........................................Great More

I think this is a more appropriate set of accommodations for the domestic market. Even the so-called super deluxe houseboats do not meet the standards that "deluxe" tourists expect. It is a lovely ride on a boat, it's great to visit the houseboats, but staying there is not a good idea in so many ways. The mattresses were so thin... More

If you ever have the oppotunity or you want something differant, try Kashmir (Indian side). The countryside is absolutely wonderful. We call it Switzerland with heat. There are so many regions and places of interest, from exploring the lakes by boat to walking in the foothills of the Himalayas. It has it all. The people are generally wonderful, except for... More

We went to Shrinagar after going to Amarnath, we got a hotel right beside the Dal Lake and the view was beautiful. The lake is so serence and peaceful I could just sit and watch it the whole day. After a rough and tough four days at Amarnath this was just so relaxing. Shrinagar altogether is a place worth visiting.The... More