NEW GULISTAN PALACE HOUSEBOATS are floating palaces with a pedigree of modern & traditional feel on beautiful Dal Lake at Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir. The location is on the foothills of Himalayas & Pir Panjal surrounded by green mountains, lush fields & serene beauty. The boats are made of white pine with intricate cedar panelling, furnished with handmade walnut wood furniture, oriental rugs, papier mache lamps, handmade chainstitch & crewel drapery. The boats are super deluxe category & have the convenience of a luxury hotel with a balcony, a lounge, a dining room, a pantry & four bedrooms each attached with a full bathroom.The indulgences served at the boat are the finest, one hundred percent organic made by master chefs of Kashmir. Kashmir, which means dessicated from water, has always been accessible to outsiders for many many years. There is evidence of outside interaction with the ancient Roman, Greek, and Persian Civilizations. Kashmir denotes an area that includes the Kashmir Valley, Jammu, and Ladakh. Srinagar is the Summer Capital of Kashmir & Jammu the Winter Capital. The population of 1.2 million people revolves around River Jhelum, Dal Lake, & Nigeen Lake. Be part of History and Legends and take a vacation to the New Gulistan Palace Houseboats.