Quick Answer
Kashmir houseboat packages from ₹18,500/person with Dal or Nigeen Lake nights, shikara transfers & Gulmarg, Pahalgam. Houseboats from ₹2,520/night.
Quick answer
Kashmir packages with houseboat nights start at ₹18,500 per person on Via Kashmir (14 live itineraries). If you book the houseboat on its own, Dal and Nigeen Lake houseboats start at ₹2,520 a night. One or two houseboat nights at the start or end of a 5-7 day trip is the usual plan.
Srinagar's houseboats are moored on Dal Lake and the quieter Nigeen Lake. Most are built of cedar with walnut-wood carving and khatamband ceilings, have a living room, dining room and bedrooms with attached bathrooms, and are reached by shikara from a ghat on the shore.
Packages with houseboat nights
Real, bookable packages that include at least one night on a houseboat, cheapest first, priced per person with GST.
table_chartLive packages - 14 found, cheapest first
| Package | Days | Houseboat nights | From (per person) | Min. travellers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Special Kashmir Package - 4N5D | 5 | 1 | ₹18,500 | 2 |
| Kashmir Serene Escape - 4N5D | 5 | 1 | ₹18,750 | 2 |
| Kashmir Adventure Package - 4N5D | 5 | 1 | ₹18,750 | 2 |
| Mystical Kashmir - Houseboat & Dal Lake Special | 6 | 2 | ₹18,762 | 4 |
| Kashmir Honeymoon Special - Romance in the Valley | 5 | 1 | ₹19,999 | 2 |
| Kashmir Adventure Tour - Rafting, ATV, Trek & Gondola | 6 | 1 | ₹20,219 | 4 |
| Winter Special Kashmir Package - 5N6D | 6 | 1 | ₹21,500 | 2 |
| Kashmir Serene Escape - 5N6D | 6 | 1 | ₹21,750 | 2 |
| Amarnath Yatra Package - Holy Cave Darshan with Kashmir | 6 | 1 | ₹22,659 | 4 |
| Kashmir Vacay - Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Sonamarg | 8 | 1 | ₹24,500 | 4 |
| Winter Special Kashmir Package - 6N7D | 7 | 1 | ₹25,500 | 2 |
| Kashmir Serene Escape - 6N7D | 7 | 1 | ₹25,750 | 2 |
Dal Lake or Nigeen Lake?
table_chartChoosing where to stay on the water
| Dal Lake | Nigeen Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Lively, at the heart of Srinagar | Calm, residential, greener shores |
| Access | Shikara from the Boulevard ghats | Shikara or a short walk from the shore |
| Best for | First visits, sunsets, the floating market | Couples and longer, quieter stays |
Houseboats are graded by the J&K Tourism department, from deluxe down through A, B and C classes. Browse every verified boat with photos and live prices on our Dal Lake houseboats page.
What a houseboat stay includes
- checkShikara transfer between the ghat and the houseboat.
- checkMeals cooked on board or in the owner's kitchen boat, as per your meal plan.
- checkHeating (bukhari or heaters) and hot water in winter on better boats - check before booking.
- checkA sit-out deck for tea at sunrise and sunset.
Frequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhat is the price of a Kashmir houseboat package?expand_more
Packages that include houseboat nights start at ₹18,500 per person on Via Kashmir, with hotels, a private cab and sightseeing for the rest of the trip. Houseboats booked on their own start at ₹2,520 a night.
help_outlineHow many nights should I stay on a houseboat?expand_more
One or two nights is enough for most travellers; it is the highlight of Srinagar, and the rest of the trip moves on to Gulmarg, Pahalgam or Sonamarg.
help_outlineIs a Dal Lake houseboat safe and comfortable in winter?expand_more
Good houseboats have heating and hot water, and many travellers stay in winter. Check the boat's heating and category before booking; our team can recommend boats that stay warm.
help_outlineDal Lake or Nigeen Lake houseboat - which is better?expand_more
Dal Lake is livelier and central; Nigeen Lake is quieter and greener. Couples and longer stays often prefer Nigeen; first-time visitors often enjoy Dal.
Written by Via Kashmir Editorial Team
Last checked 2026
Via Kashmir is a Srinagar-based travel company built around one goal: giving travellers the best possible Kashmir experience. Our team puts together the best-priced hotels, cabs, Kashmir tour packages, and adventure packages with real sports activities, drawing on daily, on-the-ground knowledge of Kashmir's roads, weather, and seasons. Every guide on this site is written and checked by our local Srinagar team.