2nd houseboat I have ever stayed in Srinagar - Dawn Group of Houseboat: Merry Dawn. As this is my 2nd trip to Kashmir in the past year, there is now room for comparison! Stayed 2 nights here very recently. Decoration in this houseboat (the common living room area?) is OK, not too elaborate Kashmiri style. Dining room is OK too.... More

I stayed in the merry dawn where I did not find wood carvings worth praise. The food and the break served was horrible . Moreover, they charged Rs.250 per person for meal worth Rs.25/-. I wound not recommend the dawn group.

What a lovely experience I had at Dawn group of houseboat. I stayed in the Happy Dawn in the month of April 2012. It was simple awesome, from stay to bedding to food... Everything was just perfect... Best part was the food, it was as good as home... Dawn group of houseboats are located at the best location in Dal... More

We visited Kashmir in the last week of September, 2012. Stayed for three nights on this Super Delux scenic Houseboat. We were attended full time by the owner himself, Mr Lateef. The Houseboat is very beautifully designed and decorated with tasteful interiors and furnishings. The food served was delicious, homely and made to order. The people of Kashmir are very... More

We stayed at Merry dawn for one night. it is located towards the nagine side of Dal lake and is a much better, peaceful and scenic part of Dal lake. most of the house boats are otherwise on the congested part of the lake. this location also commands a great view of mountains surrounding the lake that appear magistic at... More

good value for money great house boat and good service by owner of Merry Dawn Sh. Tunda sahib, good interiors and good food, must enjoy his service, and sikara ride of gulzar

Travelled with my parents, uncle-aunt and my family during Mar 2012. Aksar Bhai, the owner of the HB is an excellent host. On the day of our arrival to Srinagar, there was a cyclone, and he recommended us not to reach the houseboat, and provided a Hotel in the City. The next few days, we were hosted at the Houseboat,... More

My husband and I were visiting Kashmir for our honeymoon, and spent 4 days from our week long trip at one of the 4 Dawn houseboats - Happy Dawn. All four Dawn houseboats are beautifully located at the far end of Dal lake, unlike most others which opened up to a view of the road and oncoming traffic. A fairly... More

I was in Srinagar for my honeymoon. At first the things were good. We arrived, they welcomed us warmly. 1) On arrival, there were three types of rooms. And because we had booked them through an agent, we got the smallest & shabbiest room. Not to be too critical, but the room actually looked like an adultery house. When we... More