Golden Hopes Group of Houseboats

+ Beautiful Location with amazing views of the mountains... away from the maddening crowd and sounds which other boat houses have and hospitality by the friendly and knowledgeable host tariq.we also experienced BBQ in a shikara at the door step. Will definitely come back again here.

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+ The service of the staff was wonderful. Thank you.

+ Tariq has been a very friendly and helpful host - you can ask him anything and he has time for you. The neighborhood is unique - serene and calming. If you are a birdwatcher, that’s a place for you. If you are not - it still is. Lotus ponds around, Kashmiri style meals and the view! Houseboat well kept - nothing to complain about

+ I enjoyed the breakfast we had each morning . I le.ft my watch charger behind and they were kind enough to have someone drop it off to me

- The guys were really nice people .

+ The houseboat is located in a quiet park of the lake overlooking the lotus ponds. It's spectacularly beautiful and hidden from the Lakeshore which is a madhouse. Boat rides to and from the houseboat are free. Host Tariq is well versed in dealing with foreign guests and is very helpful with arranging stuff. I understand he does excursions beyond srinagar and treks as well but unf there was no time for that. Location wise, I observed that up to about ghat 10 the houseboats are super near the Lakeshore. So, depending on whether you want convenience or privacy you can plan accordingly.

- Hmm the weather was too hot while I was there but it's not the houseboats fault :)