Shabnam Group of Houseboats

The fact that this houseboat is gorgeous with all the intricate cedarwood carvings, perfectly adorned interiors coupled with an amazing view of the mighty Himalayas doesn't even begin to describe why I'm in love with this place. As soon as we reached the dock, we were greeted by an entourage of staff and were seated in the houseboat Front Area with a nice hot cup of Kahwa and assorted cookies. The owner personally greeted us and as we spoke about our trip,we instantly knew we were going to enjoy every bit of our experience in the houseboat. The owner spoke to us for a good hour about his travels and experiences about the world and personally made sure we were taken care of with a scrumptious Kashmiri dinner. The chef also delivered on our dessert request. The staff were so polite and welcoming and took care of our every need no matter what. There's something to say about the hospitality & extreme kindness of the Kashmiri people and this place definitively deserves an award for the best hospitality ever. I definitely recommend this place, not just for the experience of staying in a luxurious and well maintained houseboat, but for everything in between. I promise your heart will be full with love for the people of Kashmir and you'll want to come back for more because of how well the owner and the staff take care of you at the Shabnam Group of Houseboats 🚢⛵!

A very thoughtfully designed place, with all the amenities, gives you privacy. While being in the beautiful dal lake which i personally feel better than the other lake areas. The person who abides and is the owner of the property has been a wonderful host for sure. 24 hours room heater, electricity, bathtub, hot water, great service in the room. It’s just 4 rooms in the houseboat and one dining room and a beautiful living room. The food was good and the room service is better than good Shabnam Group of Houseboatss in the srinagar area. A special plus point is the caretaker, mr. Salim and maqbool uncle. They win you over with their charming behavior. Goes out of their way to make the stay enjoyable. Their presence is a big positive about this place. Great value for money. Would highly recommend, one of the best and safe place. Overall awesome stay.

A very thoughtfully designed place, with all the amenities, gives you privacy. While being in the beautiful dal lake which i personally feel better than the other lake areas. The person who abides and is the owner of the property has been a wonderful host for sure. 24 hours room heater, electricity, bathtub, hot water, great service in the room. It’s just 4 rooms in the houseboat and one dining room and a beautiful living room. The food was good and the room service is better than good Shabnam Group of Houseboatss in the srinagar area. A special plus point is the owner, mr. Fa-had. They win you over with their charming behavior. Goes out of their way to make the stay enjoyable. Their presence is a big positive about this place. Great value for money. Would highly recommend, one of the best and safe place. Overall awesome stay

The stay at shabnam houseboat was pure bliss - everything at the houseboat is top notch, starting with the extremely attentive service and housekeeping to the decor of the houseboat- both the rooms and the common areas are extremely well done. In fact the service and decor here matches any five star chain you can think of. A word of praise for the food and restaurant staff, they are so welcoming and the food is so good that one ends up overeating each meal. I cannot think of a more wonderful stay at a houseboat in the recent past - shabnam surpassed all our expectations. Go for it ! rooms: 5/5 | service: 5/5 | location: 5/5

Our stay at this place was fantastic, we occupied all the rooms and the rooms were clean and clean toilets too, the food was good and tasty, as we had dinner and breakfast. The staff rashid was very helpful and helped us. The owner fahad was also a decent gentleman and was friendly and accompanied us on the shikara tides. I would recommend this place. We enjoyed our stay and would want to come back again

This place was extraordinary. Nothing can beat the stay here. Calm, peace and luxury. Everything in one place. Me and my friends stayed here for just one night but it felt like i stay here forever. The home cooked food was just fantastic to eat. This place is a complete package to describe the whole of kashmir.

This houseboat is an absolute gem that exceeded all our expectations. We visited in oct 2024 and from the moment we stepped aboard, we were enveloped in an experience of tranquility and luxury. Fa-had was helpful and ensured all our needs were met to have an excellent stay. Highly recommended.

Good staff and great hospitality! Mr. Fahad and team were very helpful and responsible. They helped us with all basic necessities as we booked Shabnam Houseboat in the first day of our Kashmir trip and we were completely new to the place. Food was excellent 👍 Recommend 10/10.

It is a really nice place to sleep on the lake. Very friendly people. They try to org-anise everything you need. You can always ask for help. I can really recommend this place! the rooms are also clean.

If you are visiting Dal lake, please go for the mesmerizing experience at Shabnam house boat, it's the best....there are no second thoughts about it. Just in love with this place 🤩

Right from transporting us from the ghat to the boathouse, welcoming us with kahwa tea with honey, the super delicious kashmiri special food (i think it was wazwan, arranging shikara for us, etc etc. Everything was done so perfectly

Mr Fahad, the owner is the best! Always available on Whatsapp and ready to help. He gave us a really good price including breakfast and dinner. I really recommend.

The best house boat in kashmir. All the staff are very polite, cooperative, and humble. The rooms are very neat and clean. The food is very tasty. I strongly recommend the house boat for enjoying the view of dal lake.

Very comfortable and pleasant stay. Excellent food quality. Soheil, bashir and whole staff at the boat were very helpful and gave us great hospitality. Will highly recommend a days stay at this place with family and friends. Thanks shabnam houseboat for good memories

Serene and beautiful experience, has a lovely view of the lake and the overlooking mountains. Personalized service is provided. Is an ideal getaway for a calming experience. I enjoyed staying at this property. Very warm welcome and the staff are very endearing

Fantastic houseboat experience in srinagar! the cozy rooms offered stunning views of dal lake, and the staff was incredibly hospitable. Enjoyed the tranquility and unique charm of floating on the water. A memorable stay with just the right touch of comfort and adventure!

I was with my family I really enjoy nice service. Room was beautiful neat and clean . I recommend to everyone to visit Shabnam Houseboat.. very nice staff. They also provide transportation for sightseeing good cars and drivers available

This is a very interesting and exciting kashmiri concept of great hospitality, packed with the greatest service and attention from their whole staff. It is a must during your visit to srinagar, give yourself the chance to enjoy a great experience!

House boat is good except the food quality rest everything is good with shabnam

Shabnam houseboat in dal lake is a truly enchanting experience. The houseboat is beautifully decorated, the staff is hospitable, and the views are breathtaking. It offers a perfect blend of comfort, tranquility, and natural beauty.