We had a fantastic time at Houseboat Zaindari Palace, the most luxurious houseboat in Srinagar. The views were breathtaking, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the location was perfect. Not to mention, the food was absolutely delicious. We highly recommend it!

Stayed in April 2024

Enjoyed our stay at Zaindari everything was fantastic the location is just amazing 🤩 highly recommended

Stayed in April 2024

Excellent place to chill without any doubt Kashmir is the safest place in India

Stayed in April 2024

Nice property in dal lake at very peaceful location Delicious Kashmir traditional food and Kehwa Imran showed us old city and tulip garden on reasonable rates we highly recommended this place to everyone

Stayed in April 2024

houseboat, zaindari palace, offers stunning rooms, top-notch amenities, and sparkling bathrooms. It's the ultimate spot to relax and unwind in Kashmir.

Stayed in April 2024

We had a fantastic stay at Houseboat Zaindari Palace! The location is beautiful and the staff are incredibly friendly. They organize various activities in Srinagar, which is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends . We made some wonderful friends there and would definitely choose to stay at Houseboat Zaindari Palace again. A special shoutout to Imran, we can't wait to visit again!

Stayed in April 2024

We had a great time staying at Houseboat Zaindari Palace. The staff was incredibly helpful and spoke English fluently. The room was cozy and warm. The showers were spotless and had excellent water pressure. They offered a wide range of breakfast options, along with tea or coffee. The restaurant/lounge area was beautifully designed and comfortable.

Stayed in April 2024

Houseboat Zaindari Palace is in a very good location quiet part of Dal Lake with a mountain view. The rooms are spacious and the washrooms are super clean. Management is also very helpful. The breakfast and dinner are tasty The staff are friendly, and give honest advice about tour/bus/travel itineraries and costs. I would definitely recommend this place:)

Stayed in September 2023

There was a problem with the router the day I visited, but Imran provided a hotspot throughout my stay.

I had a wonderful stay at Zaindari Palace. Imran was very helpful in arranging transport from the airport to the houseboat, which is in a beautiful, isolated, quiet part of Dal Lake, away from traffic and city sounds. Imran prepared delicious home-made Kashmiri meals (veg and non-veg) and was happy to discuss Kashmiri culture and history. I would happily stay again!

Stayed in June 2023

Sometimes the power goes off so having powerbank here would be very helpful.

Imran went above and beyond in accomodating me, he organised two day trips and recommended the destinations. Super flexible with time and generous with advice. I wish him all the best clients!

Stayed in May 2023

- Payment was a bit inconvenient (going to the ATM and getting the maximum withdraw amount three times in a row), but I understand that credit card fees are too expensive given the relatively few guests that have ventured into Kashmir in recent years. - The shower had warm water, which is nice and requires a lot of effort by the host, but the shower pressure could be increased.

Staying on the Zaindari Houseboat was a unique experience. The houseboat is beautiful and offers a nicely quiet escape from the noisy town. Imran, the owner, is a true original character and does everything he can (almost too much) to make the stay pleasant, and is able to provide valuable information on Kashmir in general, usual prices around the area, and possible places to visit. If I will visit Srinagar again, I will stay there again.

Stayed in June 2022

This houseboat is the cream of the crop when it comes to staying on Dal Lake. Run by successive generations, the boat itself is gorgeous. Importantly, the boat is situated in a quiet corner of the lake, surrounded by lotus and a plethora of bird life. The owner Imran Zaindari is extremely friendly and will go out of his way to assist you - including avoiding scammers. This stay was the crown jewel of my 3 months in India.

Stayed in June 2022

it is beautifully located and Imran is a gem of a person always willing to do things with a smile

Stayed in May 2022

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Having been on a business trip to India, I roughly had 2 days to fulfil the wish to visit Srinagar. Hence a little time just to be far much too short to explore Kashmir. Anyhow, I booked a return flight from Delhi, and one of the thousands of houseboats. I happened to be the Zandari Palace Houseboat, located at a quiet end channel behind the floating and busy marketplace in the evening. To be frank, my expectations were not too high as I mange easily to stay in the range between simple and luxury. The best in all is definitely Imram, the owner. The houseboat has seen its best years and some refurbishing would be needed, once the Corona shock has been digested, morally and financially. Imram and many of his fellow boat operators are struggling. I noticed that tourism had not yet started. Among many Indians, I was probably the only foreigner. The good things is that Imram contacted me at his own initiative upfront on my mobile and provided airport pickup, everything to its perfection. He also arranged a visiting trip to Sonamarg. he has many more suggestions about interesting place to visit even the ones near the famous Line of Control. Another good thing is that one feels safe. In overall, once you are more the adventurous traveller, booking the Zandari Palace is “booking” the knowledge and kindness of Imram. If you are up to luxury accommodation, you may not be satisfied from the overall setting-up.

Stayed in April 2022

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The host was very friendly and attentive

Stayed in March 2022

EXPERIENCE WAS EXCEPTIONAL THE HOST OF THE HOUSE BOAT GAVE US HOME COOKED MEALS AND AMAZING HOSPITALITY 💫💫💫💫💫WITH AN AMAZING VIEW! BEST FOR NATURE LOVERS

Stayed in February 2022

Mr. Imran is very helpful and kind hearted person. stay was very comfortable and home cooked meal was delicious. orginally we have booked for one night but then we extended our stay for two nights because of his kind and helpful behaviour.😍

Stayed in December 2021

all is well

the property is good the staff is too good

Stayed in October 2021

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There's nothing that I didn't like about this place.

Incredible hospitality. Imran is a gem of a person and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wishes to stay in a houseboat. It's away from the hustle and bustle of the main area of dal and in a corner of the lake with a beautiful view of the mountains. I had forgotten to preorder food before going, and he gladly shared his own food with me. Imran clearly imbibes the value of "kashmiriyat".

Stayed in September 2021

Property is very Perfect

Property is very good and Very Clean and Gesture of Imran Bhai is very good and he is very Sweet .

Stayed in September 2021

Would have liked a TV, what with the World Cup underway, but that was a very minor nitpick. Didn’t come to Kashmir to watch TV anyway.

Great location. The house boat was the last one in the row, so you have a beautiful, peaceful view of the Dal lake when you sit on the verandah. It is also spacious, with a dining room and a parlour in addition to the bed room. Meals were tasty and substantial. Very friendly host.

Stayed in October 2023

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Stayed in October 2021

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Stayed in October 2021