s the name suggests, it is a floating hotel, or the house boat which is stationed in Nigeen Lake in Sri Nagar. The airport is located at a distance of 27 km from the airport, while the railway station is 10 km away and the bus stand is at a distance of 3 km. Check in and check out time is 12 noon, children up to the age of 5 years are allowed to stay complimentary and smoking and drinking is permitted inside the rooms and one can also bring along the pet if one so wishes. The rooms are available only in one category, the standard. But the biggest charm of being on a house boat is that one gets to experience the traditional hospitality associated with Kashmir tourism. The early mornings provide a glimpse to one of the biggest floating fruits, flowers and vegetable markets that take place every day and it underlines the importance of Dal Lake in the life of the average Kashmiri.