Trips are all about experiencing unique and new, submerging yourself in fun activities, the new culture, and the people. India has quite a few gorgeous places that you could visit, and even more places with exciting activities to try out. Srinagar in particular has quite a romantic endeavor that you could choose to go on. In Srinagar, you can choose to spend a night in a Boathouse. It’s a truly special situation that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. Here are some tips that you could date before selecting a houseboat in Srinagar. Check it out:
1) Be wise with the location:
Make sure the location you pick is serene and peaceful. Lake Dal is the most famous spot where the majority of houseboats are located. But it can get overcrowded and commercial really fast. Instead, you could go to Nigeen Lake which is smaller and quieter and just as picturesque.
2) Access and mobility:
Some of these boathouses have road access while some can only be accessed with a shikhara or smaller rowboats. Depending on how much freedom you want you can choose from the two accordingly.
3) Filling your stomachs!
Every houseboat has different rates! The price usually depends on whether you are simply rooming in the boathouse or if you also want meals. It would be more convenient to pay for dinner and breakfast! But check out the quality of the food before you choose the one for you!
4) Size, type, and cost:
There are different categories of houseboats depending on their size, ranging from Deluxe to D grade. You can expect to shell out anywhere between Rs. 8k to Rs. 15k per night for a good quality houseboat and between Rs. 4k and Rs. 7k for one with a decent budget, as per a TripSavvy report.
5) Facilities:
You could check out facilities like power supply, wifi, 24-hour hot water, and television before picking up your houseboat. You could even look into the price of Shikaras to and fro from the boat.
6) Tours:
Some houseboat owners book tours for guests as well! Research the cost beforehand though!
7) Rate drops:
If you go during the winters, the price is substantially lower. The price dropped by over 50%. On the other hand, it’s especially high during April.
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