Villa · Kashmir

Houseboat Zaindari Palace

Dal Lake, near Mughal Gardens, Srinagar, 1,585m

  • Houseboat
  • Lake View
  • Honeymoon
  • Secluded

One of thirteen cedar houseboats run under this name on Dal Lake, moored within reach of the Mughal Gardens rather than out on the open water. Each boat carries a small floating garden at the bow — roses and marigolds in season — ahead of interiors built from hand-carved walnut in the style every Dal Lake houseboat aspires to but few maintain this well. A cook and boat attendant are assigned per boat rather than shared across a jetty, meals are cooked to order, and the property runs on solar power with rainwater harvesting, unusual for a lake operation. It's about 14km from Srinagar airport by road and shikara transfer. Works well for couples or small families wanting the classic houseboat night with proper plumbing and dedicated staff; not the choice for larger groups, since each boat sleeps only a handful, or for anyone wanting hotel-grade facilities like a gym or pool.

What sets it apart

  • 13 hand-carved cedar houseboats
  • Private floating garden at the bow
  • Solar power and rainwater harvesting
  • Dedicated cook and boatman per boat
  • 14km from Srinagar airport

Property & Grounds

Image pending Villa exterior and grounds, Dal Lake, near Mughal Gardens, Srinagar, 1,585m
Image pending The grounds and approach
Image pending Pool and outdoor spaces

Rooms & Suites

Image pending Standard Double Room — representative of this room category
Image pending Deluxe Room — representative of this room category
Image pending Luxury Room — representative of this room category
Image pending Family Quad Room — representative of this room category

Dining

Image pending Dining, in the style of the property

Views & Surroundings

Image pending The setting: Dal Lake, near Mughal Gardens, Srinagar, 1,585m
Image pending The surrounding landscape

Photography shown is representative of the property's style and setting rather than a specific room on your dates. Your travel designer will send the property's own current photography with your proposal.

Rooms & suites

Standard Double Room

Simplest configuration on board, a double bed and attached bath, best suited to couples on a short lake stopover.

Deluxe Room

Larger cabin with upgraded furnishings and a proper sitting corner, still within the single-boat layout.

Luxury Room

The boat's best cabin, with the most carved detailing and usually the garden-facing end of the vessel.

Family Quad Room

Interconnected cabins for up to four, used by families wanting to stay together on one boat.

Suite Room

The top category on the flagship boats, with a separate sitting area and the widest lake outlook.

Facilities

  • attached bathroom
  • in-house dining
  • shikara transfer
  • garden deck
  • room heater
  • hot water
  • Wi-Fi

Rates, availability and what we can arrange

Current season rates for Houseboat Zaindari Palace (indicative band ₹9,000 – ₹28,000), which room categories are actually available on your dates, and what a GoTravelista package around this property includes — transfers, meals, experiences and the honeymoon or celebration extras the property will arrange for our guests.

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