New Jacquline Heritage Houseboats

I was looking for a quiet, peaceful, away from the hustle and bustle houseboat stay. This one fit the bill, perfectly. I was visiting Kashmir with my extended family including kids. We stayed at a New Jacquline Heritage houseboat for 1 night and we had a wonderful time. We loved the hand crafted wooden interior. It gave a royal look. Rooms and bathrooms were very clean. If you want a more luxurious experience I’d recommend renting the room on the terrace (penthouse). Late evening, we went on the Shikara. Majid, our attender helped us rent the Shikara rides. Majid is the best attender you can ask for. He is extremely courteous, helpful, and kind. After each meal, especially dinner, he would stay up late and clean all the dishes. He is an awesome host (Is this “Kashmiriyat” ?). The Shikara boat drivers hired by Majid were also great. They explained to us about the floating garden, and the organic farming that is being done on the lake. They also showed us the islands in the lake that were inhabited by the local people. If you are staying at New Jacqueline Heritage houseboats, I’d highly recommend getting the Shikara rides suggested by Majid. The manager and the owner were also very courteous. They called me find out if I needed anything. Also, there is a Kashmiri art and Shawl store owned by Aamir behind the houseboat which is great as well. We bought some awesome shawls from this store. Overall, we had a great time and felt 1 night was too short. I will definitely go back to stay here, maybe during March/April next time. I have attached some pics as well, one taken with Majid, our attender.

I've been here so many times! The houseboat and view are just breathtaking. The housekeeper is amazing and provides top-notch service. And oh my, the food is just delicious. The top room has the most amazing mountain view right from your bed. Sami, the owner, is incredibly kind and always ready to help out. It really feels like my second home now. I'm already looking forward to visiting again by the end of the year. They truly are the cream of the crop around the lake. Thanks for everything.

I had a very pleasant stay at New Jacqueline Heritage Houseboats. The property was beautifully kept and very comfortable. The amenities such as A/C and wi-fi were very good. The staff was very friendly and accommodating to my needs. They arranged a shikara ride on the lake, which was a highlight. Would highly recommend staying here!