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WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Exterior
Lobby
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Opp. Nagin Club - Nagin Lake, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190001

What's nearby

  • Nigeen Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dal Lake - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Shalimar Bagh - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Mughal Gardens - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Lal Chowk - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Mazhom Station - 24 min drive
  • Srinagar (SXR-Sheikh Ul Alam Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Delice - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Garam Grills - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Goodfellas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zafrani Harisa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tibetan Foods - ‬7 min drive

About this property

WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats

Upscale hotel near Dal Lake
WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats provides amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Tour/ticket information, concierge services and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellboy and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe and a TV in reception
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Hindi, Urdu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 3000.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
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Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 3000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nigeen Lake and Dal Lake. Hazratbal Shrine and Makhdoom Sahib Shrine are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kannan

we were upgraded to a suite, which was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Boat is Nigin lake a much better and quester lake than Dal. Ishaq the manager and the caretakers were excellent. The personal involvement of the owner Mr Saboor was very nice to see. Though, remember to keep in mind that you have the exact head count of even little children accounted for. This they charged us even though we rented the entire boat. Did not seem logical when we had the whole boat to ourselves. By overall worth the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Aakash

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Srita Sanchita

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Allen

A Romantic Place
It was a lovely experience to stay in a houseboat. Romantic view. Peaceful. Cool Air. Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Perpetual , Mumbai

Awesome!
A feedback from people who visited house boats was pretty negative. And, I had already booked this one, But, I am glad I made a real good choice. The boat was new, clean and so homely. I strongly recommend anyone who visits Srinagar to stay here. They are affiliate by ITC and do carry a brand name. The staff was courteous, warm and the food was so delicious. The owner was arm enough to come and make us feel welcome. Please visit this houseboat in case you looking for quality stay. Perpetual
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Had a really good time here. The boat is new and the staff is attentive and took very good care of us during our stay. The location is good and the food was amazing
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ven, Dubai

House boat no5, clean with a great guy Sharif.
A pleasant trip, particularly they serve excellent food at a very reasonable rate. House boat number 5 is very clean, thoughtfully decorated. The main hero of this House Boat is the Caretaker young boy called Sharif. Always smiling and helpful. I would strongly recommend a 5 days stay here. Notwithstanding the above, stay awey from Kashmir till the unrest will be solved. We had a bad experience on 9th. July 2016, on the road, mobs blocking roads and throwing stones at vehicles. Kashmir police and CRPF, hard working force saved us to return to HB, a big thank you. Overall, Kashmir is a lovely state, nice people managed ( or ruled) by ......
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rajat, Noida

A tad over priced!
The Hotel Reservation had not reached them by the time we reached for check-in. The manager was not very courteous and told us that we would have to pay despite us showing the pre-paid voucher of hotels.com. It was left to us to make calls to hotels.com to confirm our booking. Not the best way to treat guests!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

kamal

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Wooden floor in room was creaky making loud noise while walking across the room disturbing sleep if one has to go to bathroom in the night. Loud noises of utensils being cleaned in pantry through shared wooden partition wall between pantry and our room. carpet in corridor was not properly set with edges curled up tripping me twice, had to request to put a mat over the curled edge. No menu or charges applicable for extra food and beverages were mentioned anywhere nor were informed and at checkout caretaker asked exorbitant amount for water and snacks.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Knut

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

kallol, kolkata

on the banks of negeen lake!
One man friday manging all the guests in the three rooms on the houseboat, with a smiling attitude.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

H & A, Los Angeles, CA USA

Liked: Room comfort
I don't recommend this boathouse in the winter
The room was freezing when we arrived and it was between 1-5 * C outside. The only room that was heated was the front room of the houseboat that you enter from. During the night we turned the heater in the room all the way up and woke up to smoke in our room because the old gas burning fireplace isn't properly vented. The water in the shower was difficult to adjust - either too hot or too cold. We were in Room 1. There were two rooms on the houseboat and dinner/breakfast is shared in the dining room with the other guests. The host on the boat was very nice but the manager of the boat was soliciting his rug shop behind the boat from the second you stepped on the boat.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

brendan, ireland

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful crafted wooden houseboat on lovely quiet
I've been travelling around India for a month and Kashmir is the highlight and the Gurkha was the highlight of Kashmir. I also spent a couple of nights at a hotel by Dal lake, but Nagin Lake was much nicer.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

SANDY

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Mind blowing
it was a great experience staying at the HB, we enjoyed the rooms and the service. We would like to visit again. our kids were more than excited about our stay in the HB.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sharon, Voorschoten, Nederland

Olde worlde charm in a stunning setting.
The houseboats are very charming and particularly the view from the balcony, over the lake with the mountains behind, is stunning. Facilities such as bathroom could do with freshening up but overall the feeling on the houseboat is of olde worlde luxury. What is outstanding is the staff ... Our 'houseboy' could not do enough for us and served delicious meals. I especially enjoyed drinking Kashmiri tea which is to be thoroughly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Exquisite Experience
Loved the houseboat experience...would recommend it to anyone especially Gurka Houseboats. Very welcoming, excellant hospitality great food serene surroundings. Would highly recommend this chain.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jagat, Pune, India

Good Houseboat Experience
Other than food, everything is good about this houseboat. Somehow, none of us (two families) liked food. We are from Pune and tried Rajma, Mutton, Chicken, Dam Aloo, Paneer, Bhindi. Bhindi was the only preparation that we liked. Rooms are clean and overall experience is fine.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Zeyna, Australia

Beautiful location
Enjoyed our stay on the Houseboat - in a wonderful location. Couldn't really compare with other houseboats as we haven't stayed on any others in this region. Staff were excellent and very helpful. However don't shop at their emporium, found the prices 5-6 times higher than other places later. This was our first stop, so didn't realise how much cheaper the prices were elsewhere and paid overinflated prices for the few items we purchased