Our stay at the houseboat was a memorable and pleasant experience. It was very clean and comfortable. All efforts were made to provide us with a cosy and relaxed environment. They consulted with us regarding our choice of food. The owner interacted with us constantly throughout our stay. Access to the houseboat is by 'shikara' (a small wooden boat) and... More

After 7 mainly disappointing days in Gulmarg, our 3 days' stay at Fantasia was quite a treat. First of all, thanks to Ashrap for fantastic cooking, definitely one of the best i've ever had. Thanks to Rahim for pleasant conversations and driving us to Sonomarg! We felt at home on his cozy and clean houseboat and he did his best... More

We stayed here for 5 nights after returning from snowboarding in Gulmarg. Having spend the previous nights in a disgustingly dirty "delux" hotel, we arrived at Fantasia houseboat and felt instantly relieved to see such a clean and cozy place. When it comes to comfort, this place follows western standards, which cannot be said about the majority of houseboats in... More

i had not intended to spend 10 days in a houseboat in Srinagar, but in the end it turned out to be the best thing to do while I was waiting for it to snow in Gulmarg. The owners, three brothers, are extremely friendly, helpful and efficient. As I was traveling alone, they invited me to dine with their family,... More

I have stayed on Houseboats in Srinagar a few times over the past few years and this houseboat has got to be one of (if not) THE best one on the lakes. The houseboat is situated in a beautiful and quiet part of Nigeen Lake which in my opinion is the only Lake to stay on - with Dal Lake... More

Lovely place, and the houseboat is gorgeous. The reason I have given it three stars is because of the owner. He makes it very very clear that he is the owner and can pop in on you at any time he wants. You do not feel that you have any privacy. He can move other people into the boat without... More

We stayed on a great houseboat in a beautiful, peaceful, and quiet location on Nigeen Lake in Srinigar. The Fantasia boat has both road and shikhara access. It is moored to the bank with a beautiful garden to relax in and eat meals. It is overlooked by the mountains and there are many birds to see; different kingfishers, heron, woodpeckers,... More

Having arranged the boat in Leh, and getting a bus to Shrinigar (exciting but tiring), we arrived late, where met by the owner and transported over the lake in a small boat to find a massive palace on the water. Beautiful, peaceful. The next morning I had to wake my wife up and insist she come out to balcony on... More

Srinigar with it’s Moghul gardens full of bright flowers (under the care of the Department of Floriculture) mirror lakes and wooden house boats is just beautiful. The political turmoil of recent years has left few marks and all is peaceful at present. We felt like Maharajahs staying at Fantasia Houseboat on Lake Nageen (cleaner and quieter than Dahl lake). This... More