We have gown family of 3 adults and child. This was our first trip. The chicago houseboat was best place to stay. Our guide Mr. Khan was so good and caring Food cooked by Mr. Mohammed was really very tasty. more

This was a quickly planned short trip to Kashmir. Picked Chicago Group of Houseboats based on Tripadvisor reviews and then contacted the owner through http://www.easychair.nl/new/khar/index.html. Ajaz Khar planned the entire itinerary for us, starting from Srinagar airport pickup to airport drop. He offered a lump sum price for the stay in his houseboat along with all meals (great Wazwan cuisine),... more

We all 4 Thais girls visited Srinagar during our long holiday in April. We originally planned to stay at Chicago Houseboat for 2 days. When we got there and had a chat with Ajaz, we changed our mind and stay 6 days there. Ajaz offered day trip, accomodation with Breakfast and dinner with very reasonable price. His staff were very... more

Stay on Dal lake - the most unforgettable part of our travel to India! Team of houseboat very warmly cared of us: from arrival in the airport before flying away in Delhi. We very much did not want to leave, and we shall try to return to this warm place next time. more

I was in India for a month hopping all over the place. I stayed in Kashmir for about 5 days, much longer than anywhere else. Kashmir in winter is an interesting thing for someone who has lived a stone's throw from the ocean his whole life. I thought I was well prepared for the cold with a wool jacket, shoes... more

I was on a long-term business assignment in Delhi India and made a rather last minute decision to visit Srinagar during a three-day weekend in Jan 2009. I have heard about the Houseboats in Kashmir (Srinagar) and did a quick search to find a suitable one for my family (2 adults & 2 young kids). The trip was planned within... more

We have just returned from Srinagar India. We chose to stay in a magnificent and never experienced such incredible service before... at Chicago Houseboat.. It was so relaxing and their service...tip top. When we reached the airport, we met the personnel and experience guide, Mr Khan. He's so friendly and speaks good English. As we're getting nearer to the place,... more

We have tried to search a lot of information from various houseboat in Srinagar when we plan our trip in July. We have contacted several of them and found that Chicago Houseboat is the most friendly, informative and helpful. We have communicated with Ajaz (the owner) for a month before the trip and he just can help us in any... more

It's been almost two months since i set my foot on Srinagar, Kashmir, and the experience is a very very memorable one. We enjoyed every single minute we spent there, despite the cold weather during our stay in Chicago Houseboat. Safety and comfortability - The owner, Mr Ajaz is such a wonderful man, and to tell you the truth, he... more