Name: WelcomHeritage Palaces, Forts, Havelis and Resorts
Telephone: 080-45771900

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A stay at WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats means that your dream of staying in a luxury houseboat in Kashmir is full-filled, a stay at this houseboat is not just tranquil but is an royal experience to cherish. WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats is moored at the edge of the majestic Nageen Lake, a nature lover’s paradise. The Gurkha Houseboats is a family managed hospitality service, today the seventh generation is holding the anchor of this houseboat. Here, you will be staying amidst the Pir Panjal snow-capped ridges looking over from the west to south and the breath-taking Himalayan range standing on the east! When you see such a view, it means, you are in the beautiful Srinagar valley, the capital of heaven on earth called Kashmir. Imagine waking up to a dreamy misty morning at the Nageen lake, starting your day with a scenic breakfast from the balcony of the houseboat. Slide yourself through the comforts of the intricate interiors of the houseboat or simply go out for a Shikara ride around the lake. Freeze the moment, just absorb the mesmerising hues of the sun-set from the lake, catching the sight of mystical reflections of the Himalayas on the surface of the Nageen lake. For guests who have a keen interest in local handicrafts, make sure to save a date with us, as the Gurkha family will take you through a handicrafts workshop at National Cottage Emporium. The family owned handicraft workshop specialises in world’s finest and most luxurious handmade carpets & hand woven cum hand spun embroidery shawls also known as pashmina. A walk through how the artisans work on these delicate rugs and stoles will swipe you off your feet, as it’s so unique and royal. A houseboat in Srinagar brings you closer to the surroundings with elegant amenities and a pace that slows the time for you. The search for class apart hotels in Srinagar will take you to the WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats. Pampered with hospitality and amenities, which makes sure to come back again.

Doctor on Request
Car parking
Credit card and money exchange facility
24x7 room service
Wi-Fi facility
Checkin – 1400 hrs
Checkout – 1200 hrs

Outdoor activities (shikara ride, water skiing, nature walk)
Workshop at National Cottage Emporium

The houseboat serves multi-cuisine dishes, specializing in continental and Kashmiri delicacies. A must try dish is the Wazwan a multi-course Kashmiri meal, served on a Taraem dish during celebrations like a wedding or a festival. At WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboat you can pre-order this heritage dish and savour the aromaric delicacy at its best. A taraem basically comprises of 36 dishes - from rista, rogan josh to kababs, primarily made of lamb. The main course ends with what is known as ‘Gushtaba’, a meatball dish.

Dal Lake
A Shikara ride at Dal Lake is amongst the top favourite things to do in Kashmir. Just 10 km away from WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats you will find yourself at this beautiful lake which spreads upto 18-22 sq. km. We suggest that you venture out for a ride in the evening, when the sky is still blue as you will be able to capture the most serene reflections of the surrounding mountains in the water until the sky turns crimson following the sunset. This timeless experience in the city is worth every dime! This lake is also famous for one of its kind floating market in Asia, this market dates back to the Mughal era when it was known as “Lake of Flowers.” It comes as the second largest wholesale market in the world, after Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.

There is no other better way to experience the local authentic lifestyle of the Kashmiris than from the comfort of a slow shikara ride through this lake. Also, don’t forget to taste the local Kashmiri tea – Kahwah.

Tulip Garden
Srinagar is home to Asia’s largest Tulip Garden, at a distance of 11 km from the houseboat is the famous Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden. A garden blessed with spectacular views while you stroll through the tulip lanes. Srinagar is bestowed with botanical gardens - pen down Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Garden, or Chashme Shahi Garden into your itinerary and you won’t be disappointed!

Skiing at Gulmarg
A famous destination for skiing, Gulmarg is the heaven for adventure-seekers to slide through the white snow covered valley. Reaching Gulmarg is an easy task from the Gurkha Houseboats, it will take about two hours of a car-ride to reach the ‘Gulmarg Gandola’ – a cable car circuit which takes you to an incredible height of almost 4,000 metres above the sea-level. Adventurous right! From here the skiing track for about 5 km begins down the hill.

Jamia Masjid
Located at a distance of 4.5 km is the iconic Jamia Masjid, it is seated in the middle of the old city and opposite the bustling local bazaar. This mosque is acknowledged for its surreal ambiance. The spectacular courtyard, the beautiful Indo-Saracenic architecture, and over 350 wooden pillars make this an experience that will surely leave you spellbound.

Mughal Garden
The Mughal Garden is famous for its breathtaking beauty, making it one of the best things to do while you are in Srinagar In the evening you can visit this garden located at a distance of only 6.5 km from the houseboat and take a stroll amidst the lush green lawns, lovely fountains, and gorgeous flowers.