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Royal Group of Houseboats

Dal Lake, Nehru Park, Srinagar | 19001, Jammu and Kashmir, India, Srinagar 190001, India
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INDORE
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I have recently visited Srinagar with my family on 25-04-2013. As when we go for check in the person in charge Mr. Abdul Kalam is very much ms-behaved to us. I have booked online booking from make my trip and we have paid the full amount in the month of January'13. Instead of that they have provided very 3rd grade... More

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23 May 2013

Dear Mr Nilesh you have never stayed at Royal Group of Houseboats, we request you to share name of the houseboat where you have been staying , please do the needful and remove this review from our Trip visor page. Below you have replied that you was staying at California Houseboats , please clear the same at your end as... More

Bangkok, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We were a group of 8 staying in the New Crystal Palace which is located in a more peaceful and beautiful area of Dal Lake with nice view of the Himalayas - behind all the crowd of floating shops. This luxurious houseboat which has an own living room and dining room consists of 4 bedrooms - each is beautifully adorned... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

I wasn't expecting much staying in a houseboat, had imagined bad bathrooms and unclean room. Oh boy, I was terribly wrong! This is the only accomodation/stay I have ever rated 5 stars on all factors listed here, in all honesty. I stayed at Royal Palace Houseboat - New Crystal Palace boat. We had a boatman who picked us up at... More

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Hilversum
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

I've been visiting Kashmir before Also when the warningsign was on. I always stayed at a place called New Crystal Palace maybe also known as Roseleaf. Luxury Kashmiri style Last time they even upgraded The bathrooms were brandnew. The staff had some change for the better. A guy called Mustafa is always ready to help you out with anything (tracking... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012

I have been visiting Dal Lake for 6-7 times, my experience with Royal Group of Houseboats was always pleasant. All the bathrooms are quite updated, the food and the way to present dishes are excellent, dining section of house boat is well lit by gorgeous chandelier, all the service attendances are well trained. I simply enjoy my each stay there.... More

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delhi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2012

we were family with 5 members stay with royal house boats, The Best place with best people Around you with smiling faces , feel like a home away from home , highly recommended to stay on Royal Group, fascinating view , marvellous interiors with intricate carvings done on walls by skilful hands of craftsmen , its surely a palace in... More

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Rajkot, India
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

We stayed at young crystal place with family, first day was great with good service. next day evening when we returned from our site seeing visits, the full house boat living area was a place for a party by young friends from Malayasia as we were informed by the care taker and our tour operators also! With drinks and bitings... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012

Excited for India Trip but "Royal Group of Houseboats" made it easier. Great service, trip, plan, coordination and everything. We enjoyed a lots! And really want to go back there! Will not forget the great remembrance over there especially Paradise of Kashmir :) Thank you a lots!! Waraporn

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Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

I have been here so many time with our group. This boat always great with best caretaker than anyone in India, his name is Mr. Dill. Whole furniture like to be change to keep the new and clean. Toilet make me amazing with their decoration. Unnecessary that you will stay here or not, but don' t forget to visit this... More

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South Africa
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

The Crystal Palace is moored in one of the best locations on the Dal Lake. The views are postcard shots and you will it very difficult to put your camera down. Snow capped mountains loom in the distance and the sun set drenched fort sits on the horizons. Bright shikaras make their way about the water which is dotted with... More

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Also Known As:
Royal Group Of Houseboats Srinagar, Kashmir
Address: Dal Lake, Nehru Park, Srinagar | 19001, Jammu and Kashmir, India, Srinagar 190001, India
Region: India > Jammu and Kashmir > Kashmir > Srinagar
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Pets Allowed Room Service Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #14 of 146 Speciality lodging in Srinagar
Price range (per night): 45 AUD - 59 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Royal Group of Houseboats , a subsidiary of Royal Group, a Company that has been in Travel Trade Business for more than a hundred years, since 1887. Royal Group of Houseboats started with just one barge growing to a fleet of Houseboats that's still growing. A Company which is being managed by a team of professionals having vast experience in Travel Trade, Royal Group has been serving Tourists from across the globe with personalized care and affection, Royal Group of Houseboats all in a row and interconnected / assessed to each other. Our Group of House Boats are situated at most beautiful part of Lake-Dal, with back ground fascinating scenic views of Zabarwan / Mahadev Mountain range (basically Himalayan range), surrounded by Lotus Flowers, Water Lilies, Floating Gardens.With an accommodation of 40 rooms with attached bath rooms and 24 hours running hot and cold tap water, Separate Dinning rooms/Drawing rooms, Sun deck, CCTV, attached Shikaras (Floating Cable Cars) for To and Fro Crossings , Room Service instantly available ... more   less 
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