Jammu & Kashmir house boats are an added attraction to Jammu and Kashmir tourism. The tourists coming to this heavenly north Indian state should not miss out a stay in the Jammu and Kashmir house boats. The alluring blue waters of the lakes of Jammu and Kashmir invite the tourists to spend some time in the house boats.

It has been a traditional feature with the local people of Jammu and Kashmir to reside in the house boats. residing in house boats in Jammu and Kashmir had started with the Britishers. As the foreigners were denied to owe any piece of land in the state, they built an alternative residential quarters for themselves. But in the modern days, the Jammu and Kashmir house boats attracts tourists from all over the world.

Jammu and Kashmir house boats can be classified to different types. The tourists can book the house boats according to their choice and needs. The house boats providing many facilities and are well furnished are known as Firdaus in Jammu and Kashmir. The smaller house boats in Jammu and Kashmir are called Khushal. The tourists mainly prefer to book Khushdil and Nishat house boats. These house boats provides comfort along with many facilities. For going on a boat ride, the tourists can book Shikaras. These are smaller boats meant for maneuvering in the lakes of Jammu and Kashmir.

The house boats are generally very spacious. The bedrooms in the Jammu and Kashmir boat houses are very comfortable and the boats are equipped with multiple facilities. The boat houses look forward to cater quality services to the guests as they would have expected in any hotel in the state.

Facilities Available in Jammu and Kashmir House Boats

Multi bedrooms
Attached bathroom
Electric connection
Plumbing

Last Updated on 8/29/2011

Jammu & Kashmir Tourism