Sukoon Houseboat

Top choice in Srinagar


Taking houseboat luxury to a new level, Sukoon is impressive for its levels of service, excellent food, secluded location and fabulous rooftop terrace with sun loungers. Most impressive is the biological sewage system and avoidance of bottled water, which makes this easily the most environmentally friendly option on the lake (most houseboats just dump their sewage in the lake).

When the boat isn't full it's possible for non-guests to come here for dinner or lunch on the upper deck. Call ahead for the free motorboat shuttle.


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Nearby Srinagar attractions

1. Dal Lake

0.58 MILES

Over 15km around, Dal Lake is Srinagar's jewel, a vast sheet of water reflecting the carved wooden balconies of the houseboats and the misty peaks of the…

2. Floating Vegetable Market

0.82 MILES

In the maze of channels at the edge of Dal Lake, the dawn vegetable market is a photogenic sight, even if vendors flogging souvenirs and saffron can…

3. Shankaracharya Mandir

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On top of thickly forested Shankaracharya Hill, this small Shiva temple is built from hefty blocks of ancient grey stone. Previously known as Takht-i…

4. First Row Houseboats

1.14 MILES

For guests, the first-row houseboats can prove noisy and lacking in privacy. However, as an attraction they collectively form Srinagar's signature image.

5. Tulip Garden

1.41 MILES

Crowds throng Asia’s biggest Tulip Garden, just behind the Botanical Garden, during March and April. Its long, straight rows of blooming tulips (60…

6. Pari Mahal

1.56 MILES

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7. Mirzabagh Veg Boat Dock

1.56 MILES

Much of Srinagar's fresh produce is brought in from 'floating gardens' and landed at this tiny dock, making for photogenic scenes.

8. Botanical Garden

1.58 MILES

Less formal and not quite as busy as many of the older Mughal gardens, the Botanical Gardens have some well-maintained lawns and a wide variety of tree…