Plan a Dream Vacation in Kashmir Houseboats
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Planning to spend your holidays in quiet and pleasant surroundings far away from the maddening bustle of the cities? Hare’s a fabulous option for you to enjoy nature in its best in Kashmir Houseboats. Kashmir is known as the paradise on earth in the lap of Himalayas blessed with breathtaking views of beautiful lakes enveloped by the snow covered Himalayan ranges. How about living in one of the floating home of the myriad gamut of grand houseboats in the Dal Lake in Srinagar in royal style? Get ready to soak in the serenity and splendor of nature and to be pampered by fresh air. The view of the majestic Himalayan hills, lotus and colorful flowers, the refreshing breeze, the tranquil waters entice the visitors on India tour to come back again and again.
Houses that float on waters…surrounded by snow clad mountains! What a romantic concept! Luxury and comfort inside the floating houses with all facilities and privacy! Honeymooners can’t ask for more indeed. Legend has it that the British pioneered the concept of houseboats when they were denied land ownership.
The houseboats have all the homely comfort plus stately luxuries like the carved wooden furniture, the world famous Kashmiri woolen carpets with rich embroidery with intricate designs and tastefully decorated interiors and lip smacking specialty cuisine with a choice of Kashmiri, Indian, continental, Chinese, Mogul or western. You can get 24 hours room service with hot and cold drinks. Cable TV, Telephone, Travel related Information, Money exchange facility in addition to Internet, STD, ISD and Fax facilities. Most of the houseboats have room heating system during winter season. Hot and cold water showers and laundry facilities are provided. Some houseboats even have a doctor on call.
You have a variety of options to enjoy your trip as the houseboats take you for shopping, trekking, and or simply sunbathing on the deck. Or you can just relax and wander around in the houseboats while enjoying the best of comforts in the houseboats. All houseboats have the modern amenities, furnished in a grand style and have and attendants to help you make the most of your stay. There are different classes depending on your budget and availability. Some houseboats even provide guides and stewards apart from boatmen. The houseboats are actually palatial houses floating on water amidst beautiful sceneries.
If you are the partying type, go all out and plan your next even on the Kashmir houseboats, the ideal setting for a fun filled bash. Large houseboats are ideally made for celebrating anniversaries, birthdays or any special occasion for groups. They have a dance floors and decks that can accommodate small groups.
While you live in the Kashmir houseboats, make sure to enjoy shopping from the floating flower market or the exquisite handicrafts. Small boats called ‘Shikaras’ are attached to these houseboats for taking you around for shopping in the floating markets. Float your way to miles and miles of mountainous beauty and serene water. You can capture the best views of beautiful floating gardens from the houseboats.
The houseboats are a major tourist attraction for people visiting Kashmir and Srinagar. They can be found along the river Jhelum where you can savor the beauty of nature cruising on the pristine waters. A vacation on the houseboats in Kashmir is sure to be one of the most memorable vacations of your life.
Vasantha
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