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WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India · WelcomHeritage · Near Luxury
Seven generations of the Gurkha family have kept houseboats on Kashmir's lakes, and since 1982 this 22-cabin fleet has worn the WelcomHeritage name. Cedar and walnut hulls, hand-woven carpets and carved wood sit on Nigeen Lake, the quieter Srinagar alternative to Dal, with complimentary shikara transfers from Ghat No. 1. Guests move between the boats and the shore by the lake's own water taxi.
- 22 rooms
- Opened 1982
- Neighborhood: Nigeen Lake
About WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats
- WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats has 22 cabins on Nigeen Lake, the quieter Srinagar alternative to Dal, and has worn the WelcomHeritage name since 1982.
- The Gurkha family houseboat lineage spans seven generations.
- Cedar and walnut boats have hand-woven carpets and carved wood, with complimentary shikara transfers from Ghat No. 1.
History
The Gurkha family has kept houseboats on Kashmir's lakes for seven generations. Since 1982 the fleet has operated under WelcomHeritage: cedar and walnut hulls with Kashmiri carving and hand-woven carpets, moored on Nigeen Lake, with shikara transfers from Ghat No. 1. Twenty-two cabins.
Amenities
- Traditional Kashmiri dining with home-cooked meals
- Complimentary Shikara lake transfers from Ghat No. 1
- Rooftop terrace and sundeck for panoramic views
- 24-hour room service and live-in caretaker assistance
- Wi-Fi facility and laundry services
- Guided local tours and handicraft workshop visits
- Pet-friendly
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