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| The City Of Houseboats | |||
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 ashmir's most well known city, Srinagar, stands by the clear waters of the Dal Lake, and the rushing Jhelum. During the days of the Raj, the ruler of Kashmir let the British come to Srinagar but did not allow them to build. So they took to the water and lived in houseboats on the lovely Lake! And the houseboats stayed on to become a symbol of the beautiful valley.
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A houseboat holiday is a delightful experience. Just stepping on board transports you to a different world, away from the hustle and bustle and noise of the city. There are different categories of houseboat, from deluxe to D class. And they could be situated either on the banks of the lake or river, or in the interior of the lake. So while selecting one you should consider this factor. If you are with your family and young children, it would be advantageous to take one which is on the banks or overlooking the Boulevard, so that you can get ashore in a few minutes. If honeymooning, you may prefer to be in the interior, all by yourselves
The Dal is famous not only for it's beauty, but for it's vibrance, because it sustains within it's periphery a life that is unique anywhere in the world. The houseboats and shikara communities have lived for centuries on the Dal, and so complete is their infrastructure on the lake that they never have to step on land. It can be an hour long ride to see the sights of Dal, a shopping by shikara expedition to visit handicraft shops within the lake.
