Palace Heights Houseboats

For anyone wanting to experience Kashmir at it's most authentic, I recommend staying at Palace Heights Houseboats.

The highlight of my visit was the warm welcome I received from Habib and his family. They went to great lengths to make sure I saw everything I should in Srinagar, and were excellent tour guides. The houseboats themselves are beautifully ornate, and offer peaceful views of Dal Lake. I found the area safe enough to run on my own

Habib was also able to connect me with a family located in Gund (deeper into the Himalayas), where I stayed an additional three days. Habib and his family did all they could to ensure I enjoyed my stay, and I'm very grateful for their hospitality.

Great place to stay and relax in Srinagar. Very welcoming people. Beautiful view on the lake and mountains. Free wifi in common space and free boat available to ride. Stayed there 4 days and will be happy to come back one day.

The place was great, luxurious (though I didn't get to compare with any other houseboats) but I had the feeling to have been ripped off. After asking for the cheapest option, they put in a room for 1200 a night. When I decided to check out the next morning due to low budget reasons, they insisted that I move into a cheaper room for 800, which apparently didn't exist the night before. The food was alright, but not great for what I had been promised. I wouldn't come back here as a budget traveler. Best for other type of tourists

It was very kind of the family to give us (2 people) a room in their own big house for a... normal price I would say. They offered us food for 3 times a day. Breakfast was the best, because I am not used to eat 1kg Rice a day. So for breakfast I ate omelett and toast. Lunch and dinner was also good, no question. The room itself was small, not very good isolated and not very clean. No warm water in the bathroom, but they offered us to take a warm bucket shower in another room.
There's a very nice and peaceful view over the lake inbetween the house boats.

The family was extremely welcoming and heartfelt. They definitely did their best to make me feel as home and enjoy my time, and this is an awesome place to stay, if you want to learn about the culture and customs of Kashmir.
This is also a great place to make some shopping for souveniers, as there would be many artisans, craftsmen and merchants, who would visit the boat for business, as they're passing by with their boats.
The food is simple and tasty home food, and the hosts are open for requests, should the guest have something special in their mind. The Kashmiri tea, kahwah, is yummy here!
The location is brilliant, and in the houseboat terrace you can see (and hear) the whole lake and the surrounding mountains. It is truly magnificent!
The only issue was that during winter time the heating is done with a wood stove, due to limited power supply in Kashmir, so it may get a little cold in the morning when the fire is out. Also because of the stove, there would be some smoke in the room, depending on the weather, so be prepared to do some laundry after your stay. Obviously, these would not be issues during the summer.

Overall, a brilliant place to stay, thank you very much! I would definitely recommend this houseboat for everybody.

The family of this company warmly welcomed us from day one. We didn't feel alone for a second. it was a very nice atmosphere. we were helped in every way. we were advised in detail regarding the different parts of the city and could also directly book a driver who took us anywhere we want. they were all very nice and very accommodating. During the whole time we felt very well looked after and hope to be able to travel there again soon. They prepared the food every day fresh and it was delicious too. We were constantly served and we didn't miss anything. The rooms were very clean and tidy. We felt very well and comfortable with staying there. We also had a great view of the lake. It was a nice experience. I highly recommend this houseboat. Anyone who travels to Kashmir should stay there. The people were very helpful and welcomed us really so warm.

I lived such a great experience in Palace Heights House Boats. I was always treated as a special guest. Even under very hard weather for a few days and lots of snow they kept the hostility and the family feeling.
The accommodation is very good as well as the food. The boat trip is a must to do! I definitely want to go back.
Highly recommended!

Most amazing experience… best place in Srinagar…anyone planning to visit Kashmir , definitely stay in palace heights house boat, nagine lake