Dal or Nigeen? Deluxe or heritage? What to expect from a night on the water in Srinagar.
A Kashmiri original
Houseboats have been part of Srinagar’s lakes for over a century — floating homes of carved cedar with papier-mâché ceilings and khatamband panelling.
Dal or Nigeen?
Dal Lake is livelier and closer to the boulevard. Nigeen, to the north, is quieter, greener and our usual recommendation for a restful stay.
What to expect
A private deck, a living and dining room, and a host family who will cook for you. Most of our guests say it is the moment Kashmir began to feel like home.
