Hiatus Holidays
Hiatus Holidays
Stay in a floating palace of hand-carved cedar wood. Compare luxury houseboats on Dal Lake and Nigeen Lake. We provide direct booking rates, complimentary Shikara transfers, and authentic Kashmiri dinner.
When booking a houseboat, location is everything. We offer premium boats on both lakes depending on what type of experience you desire.
Houseboats are made of wood and float on freezing water. While they offer electric blankets and traditional Bukhari heaters in the living room, they do NOT have centralized electric heating like 4-Star hotels. If you are traveling with infants or elderly parents in deep winter, we strongly advise booking a hotel instead of a houseboat for their health and safety.
From Deluxe to Super Luxury Floating Palaces.
| Category | Best For | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Houseboat | Budget Travelers & Small Families | Breakfast + Dinner (MAP), Shikara Crossing, Attached Bath |
| Premium/Super Deluxe | Honeymooners & Comfort Seekers | Intricate Woodwork, Better Views, Private Balcony Seating |
| Group Houseboat Booking | Large Joint Families (10+ Pax) | Booking the entire 3-bedroom or 4-bedroom boat exclusively |
Everything you need to know before sleeping on the lake.
No. Houseboats are permanently anchored to the shore or specific docks. Only Shikaras (small wooden boats) move around the lake to transport you.
Your taxi will drop you at the designated Ghat (Dock) on Boulevard Road or Nigeen Road. From there, a complimentary Shikara will ferry you and your luggage across the water to your houseboat.
During the summer months (July/August), mosquitoes can be present near dusk. All our houseboats provide mosquito repellents and sealed windows to ensure a comfortable sleep.
Yes, houseboats have an internal kitchen and caretakers. However, you are expected to eat your main meals (Dinner/Breakfast) in the lavish common dining room alongside other guests.
Yes, it is completely safe. The houseboat owners and caretakers reside either on the boat or on an attached smaller boat. They are highly hospitable and ensure the safety of all their guests 24/7.
Yes, all our premium and deluxe houseboats feature fully functioning western-style attached bathrooms equipped with hot water geysers for your comfort.
We own our fleet of Innova Crystas and Force Urbanias. No middlemen, no third-party taxi commissions, just premium direct service.
Our local ground team in Srinagar is available 24/7. From flight delays to weather disruptions, we handle all logistics instantly.
Clear inclusions, strict no-hidden-costs policy. We detail every permit, toll, and local union cab transfer before you book.