Houseboat Wild Rose

I'd like to thank Ibrahim, Faizan, and Sultan for their hospitality- easy pick up from the airport, beautiful shikara ride to the boat, and a lovely stay. The team are really friendly and attentive, and the location is perfect for those who love quiet nature!

I have had a lovely time at Wild Rose House Boat. Ibrahim is very kind and Amin the house keeper is very attentive. The trek I went on was very fun and if it wasn't for Ibrahim I wouldn't have gone to the Himalayas and got to experience life in Naranag. The Faizan was an incredible guide and I will never forget him. The food has been incredible and as a vegetarian I have felt truly catered for. I have also learnt alot from Ibrahim about local culture which is the main reason I am travelling

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I arrived in kashmir and was instantly greeted by the hospitality of the kashmiri people and ibrahim,the owner of the houseboat ,as well as his family.They try everything they can to make you enjoy your stay,in which they certainly never failed.Thet gave me the chance to go trekking in the himalayas as well as boat tour on dal lake or city trips to the city of srinagar .The houseboat also is a perfect place to just relax and meeting new peoples.An experience i will never forget, thanks to everyone on the wild Rose !

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Well, personally I think I scored big time by setting foot aboard the Houseboat Wild Rose, beautifully situated on the lake Dal in Srinagar, Kashmir. I had the pleasure of my own guide and chaperone as company while visiting the stunning shrines and mosques of the old town of Dal lake with the host, Ibrahim. A warm and kind hearted man with a beautiful attitude and outlook on life - and a picturesque home with which to host travellers looking for an authentic introduction to the wonderful world that is Kashmir. I enjoyed the delight of having delicious authentic home cooked meals, which have broadened my tastebuds no end, and whose flavours I will remember and likely attempt to replicate - to the degree that I am able - in sha Allah. An abundance of Kashmiri tea, served by the always attentive Amin, who appeared to always be working to maintain the comfort of the houseboat and keep the guests happy. And I am so happy I also chose to go on a week long trek through the Himalayas with Faizan, Ibrahim's son, as guide - and entertainer - a young man overflowing with smiles and laughter and possessing an infectious good humour (and also a worthy opponent in chess. In fact a joy to play in any kind of game, and often the instigator of any number of new ones :D). I got to see some stunning scenery, share in some wild stories, and get a real insight into the heart of the people of Kashmir and what makes this place so unique and beautiful. I feel really lucky for the experience, and for the companions with whom I shared my time here. I can wholeheartedly recommend the window into Kashmir that the Houseboat Wild Rose offers. There is a lot to experience here and a lot of love coming from these people who have hosted me and befriended me. I am supremely grateful for my stay here and will cherish the memories, at least until I return. Until then I wish the very best to all the crew on the Houseboat Wild Rose, and to all who decide to stay here. Good choice!

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The location was lovely, it’s not a short trip to the shore but it is incredibly peaceful. The family are very nice and helpful.

The houseboat wasn’t at all as the photos showed. I was expecting a private bathroom and this wasn’t the case. The houseboat I ended up on was okay but quite basic. The rooms small and the pillows really needed updating.

We loved our stay on the houseboat - Ibrahim and Faizan are great hosts. It's an amazing place to rest and recharge - as soon as we arrived we realised that we wanted to stay for longer. We went in the winter and it was so cosy with the woodburner in the living room and plenty of hot water for baths. Big shout out to Amin who looked after us and anticipated our every want! We also arranged trekking and fishing through Ibraham and Faizan which were awesome experiences. Great food and tea. And they were so helpful with arranging our onward travel. Thank you!!

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The place is calm and feels peaceful. Lil bit away from hustle bustle houseboat but its beautiful. As a solo person. I enjoyed staying here as well as the host are quite comforting and helped alot during my journey.

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