About This Cruise

About Heritage Houseboat Cruise

A luxury cedar-wood houseboat cruise with Wazwan lunch and lake panoramas.

Step aboard our century-old hand-carved cedar-wood houseboat and experience Dal Lake the way Mughal emperors once did. The Heritage Houseboat Cruise includes a guided circuit of the lake with views of the Shankaracharya Hill, the Hazratbal Shrine and the famous Floating Post Office — with a full Wazwan lunch served aboard.

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Why Choose This

What Makes It Special

Cruise past Hazratbal Shrine and floating gardens
Full traditional Kashmiri Wazwan lunch served on deck
Views of Shankaracharya Hill and the Boulevard
Stop at the iconic Floating Post Office of Dal Lake
Onboard Inclusions

What's Included

Wazwan Lunch Included
Cushioned Deck Seating
Covered Dining Area
Life Jackets
PA Commentary
Experienced Crew
Available Trips

Trip Options & Prices

Morning Lake Cruise (3 Hours)
A morning circuit of Dal Lake with PA commentary, stops at the Floating Post Office and a light snack served on deck.
3 Hours Up to 10 pax PA Commentary Snack Served Covered Deck
$3,200
$2,500
22% off
Wazwan Lunch Cruise (4 Hours)
The signature Heritage Cruise — a four-hour journey with a full traditional Kashmiri Wazwan lunch served on the open deck.
4 Hours Up to 10 pax Full Wazwan Lunch PA Commentary Covered Dining Area
$5,500
$4,500
18% off
Private Charter (Full Day)
Exclusive private charter of the houseboat for a full day — customise your route, mealtimes and stops.
8 Hours Up to 10 pax Custom Route All Meals Included Dedicated Crew
$9,500
Good to Know

Travel Tips

Best Time
March to October for calm waters and warm weather. July–August for lotus blooms.
Photography
Sunrise (5–7 AM) gives the golden mist. Sunset (6–7 PM) turns the Pir Panjal range crimson.
What to Wear
Light layers in summer. A warm jacket in evenings. Sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Safety
Life jackets are provided. All our boatmen are certified by the J&K Tourism Board.