The Shelter Group of Houseboats

In the business of travel since 1880, the Shelter Group of Houseboats have tremendous knowledge in creating beautiful experiences for guests to Srinagar.

This unique Kashmiri tradition of gracious waterside living originated with the first British residents of Kashmir. In order to prevent them from assuming power, the Maharaja of Kashmir forbade the British to own land; thus their solution was to build their residences on water, with the houseboats evolving from modest floating homes to veritable floating palaces. These hand-built houseboats, boasting all the amenities of 5-star hotels, are one of Srinagar's stellar attractions.

Shelter Group  of Houseboats provides one of the best options in this category.

At Shelter group of Houseboats, sufficient efforts are taken to make guests feel at home. These enchanting residences range from 60 to 150 ft. long, are 15 to 20 ft. wide and each unique. There are spacious 3 bedroom boats and cozy 2 bedroom ones; all feature attached bathrooms, electricity and modern bathware. The cedar interiors are intricately carved and display the consummate artistry of Kashmiri craftsmen.

The other furnishings include embroidered native rugs and fabrics, local objects d'art, and solidly comfortable Victorian and Edwardian furniture. These luxurious boats also feature rooftop sundecks from which to take in the Himalayan views and enjoy the brisk fresh air.

Houseboats are in Deluxe and A-class categories. All of them are situated in a long row and interconnected to each other. Being at the most beautiful part of river Jhelum with fascinating scenic views of Zabarwan/Mahadev Mountain range (upper Himalayan range) at the back, and each room with a beautiful view of the river in the front makes for a romantic ambiance.

There are 20 rooms with attached bath rooms and 24 hours running hot and cold tap water, separate dinning rooms, drawing rooms, and attached sundecks.

Located in the heart of Srinagar, only 7 kms away from the airport THE SHELTER GROUP OF HOUSEBOATS is about 20 minute drive from the airport and about 5 minute drive from the Tourist Reception centre. The nearest railway station is Jammu at a distance of 300 Kms. The city center (Lal Chowk) is just 0 kms from THE SHELTER GROUP HOUSEBOATS.

The Sheri Kashmir International Auditorium is at a distance of 9 kms from the Houseboats . The world famous hill resorts of Gulmarg and Pahalgam are located at a distance of 52 kms and 96 kms with travel time of 1.5 hours and 2.30 hours respectively.

By Air
Srinagar is directly connected with Delhi, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Jammu & Mumbai through air links. Jet Airways, Indian Airlines and Kingfisher, Spice Jet, Goa Air, Jet Lite and all other airlines provide daily flights.

By Rail
THE SHELTER  GROUP OF HOUSEBOATS  Srinagar is 300 kms away from the nearest railway station of Jammu.

By Road
This Shelter group of Houseboats in Srinagar is well connected through NH 1A which runs from Jammu till Srinagar and continues further to Leh.

Directions from Airport
On leaving Srinagar International airport take the airport road via Rambagh to city center and then turn towards Lal Mandi Road. THE SHELTER GROUP OF HOUSEBOATS  is located on the Left side of the Lal Mandi Road overlooking the Fascinating River.