The Indian state of
Kashmir is a paradise on Earth and has two of the most important mountain ranges-the Himalayas and the Pir Pangal. These mountain ranges are the source of the major rivers that flow down into the valleys.
Srinagar is one of the most enchanting places in the state which is famous the
Dal Lake which is famous for the houseboats.
Along the shores of the
Dal Lake lie the lies the parks and gardens of the Mughal Era, now collectively known as the
Mughal Gardens.
Srinagar is also the summer capital of
Jammu and
Kashmir and gives a wonderful holiday experience especially during the summers. We at jktourismonline.com provide you with interesting details about
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The appeal of the
attracts tourists from all over the world to
Srinagar. These
houseboats
provide a unique and matchless experience of staying amidst the cold waters of the Lakes in
Kashmir in a cedar paneled elegant bedrooms with all modern facilities and services. These houseboats anchor along parts of the
Dal and the
Nagin Lakes and River Jhelum. Like hotels, these
houseboats
vary in luxury depending upon the extent of luxury they provide. The Department of tourism of
Kashmir have graded these houseboats into five categories which include Deluxe, A, B, C, and D.
In
Kashmir, there are around 1087 house boats which include 349 deluxe, 129 A-Class, 124 B-Class, 134 C-Class and 351 D-Class boats. Like a luxury hotel, a luxury
houseboat
has good furnishing, carpets, and attached bathrooms with modern bath fittings while a D-Class boat are like budget and economy hotels and provide basic furnishing. The houseboats vary widely in their location with some facing the main road and others facing the gardens and local markets and villages.
These
provide personalized service and have houseboy to look after the guests. Every standard
has a lounge, dining room, balcony and bedrooms with attached bath and is provided with municipal water connectivity. The costs of hiring a houseboat for a day are inclusive of all meals and free rides from the house boat to the nearest jetty and back. These
are not anchored along any banks of the river and so there are Shikaras available to provide free transportation services to the guests or tourists from the nearest jetty to the houseboat.