The Timeless Beauty Homestay-Srinagar
The Timeless Beauty Homestay – Srinagar
Srinagar, capital city of Kashmir needs no introduction. It is known not just for the magnificent Dal Lake, Zabarwan mountain range and Mughal gardens but also for its unique culture, architecture, markets, and history. Located right in the middle of the city near Government Central Market, Batmaloo, this timeless beauty is the place where you can experience it all. High-speed internet, peaceful ambience and home-cooked food makes it a perfect staying option in a bustling city like Srinagar.
This 80 years old ancestral bungalow is very well maintained by the host family that stays on the ground floor. The other two floors are for the guests. There are five spacious guest rooms with an attached bathroom, a spacious living room, and a dining area. Each room can easily accommodate three adults and two children with the extra bedding. Unwind yourself with a cup of Kashmiri kahwa at their cozy sitting area on the lush green lawn adorned with beautiful flowers.
Location: 450 meters from J&K Police Hospital
No. of Rooms: 5, Total Capacity: 18
How to Reach
Srinagar Airport is the nearest airport at a distance of 9 km, and Srinagar Railway Station is around 11 km away. You can hire a taxi or an auto from the airport and the station to reach the homestay.
Tariff
Classic Room: 4700/-
Extra Person: 1500/-
Complimentary: WiFi, Breakfast, Bed tea/coffee
Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays
Child Policy
Upto 6 years: Complimentary (No Extra Bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (Extra bed provided)
What you pay for a homestay brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.
Facilities
High-speed Wifi • Parking • Running Hot Water • Open Seating Areas • Television • Smoking Allowed • Toiletries
Food
The host herself cooks along with her team with lots of love and care. You can enjoy lip-smacking vegetarian and non vegetarian food. North Indian meals, Kashmiri dishes, and pure veg Jain meals without onion-garlic can be prepared as per your preference. For breakfast, you can have stuffed parathas, Butter toast, Scrambled eggs, Sandwiches, Poha or Upma. Lunch and dinner include options like daal, roti, sabzi, rice, paneer, chicken etc along with homemade pickles an salad. On request, mutton and fish can be prepared subject to availability.
Activities
Reading • City Walk • Local Sight Seeing • Hiking • Star Gazing • Shopping • Shikara Ride • Heritage Walk • Photography
Local Attractions
Akbar Palace (4km) • Makhdoom Sahib (6km) • Ropeway (6km) • Badam Wari Path (7km) • Nigeen Lake (9km) • Char Chinar (10km) • Shankaracharya Temple (10km) • Hazratbal Masjid (10.3km) • Tulip Garden (11km) • Nehru Garden (11km) • Chashme Shahi (11.8km) • Dal lake (13km) • Pari Mahal (13km) • Nishant Garden (13km) • Shalimar Bagh (15km)
Excursions
Astanmarg View Point (25.5km) • Kheer Bhawani Temple (25.2km) • Badgam (29km) • Doodhpathri (58km) • Baramulla (61km) • Yousmarg (63km) • Gulmarg (62km) • Baramulla (64km) • Gulmarg (64km) • Anantnag (64km) • Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary (67km) • Sonamarg (72km) • Pahalgam (107km)
Treks: Mamneth Trek • Marchoi Valley Trek • Naranag Gangabal Trek • Wasturwan Trek
Know Your Host
Shaan Kaur and her loving family will welcome you to this homestay. The family has lived in Srinagar for around a century now, and Shaan has been married to this family for the past 36 yrs. Her husband Hansraj Singh is a businessman based out of Srinagar, and this home is Hansraj’s ancestral property. Shaan manages the homestay and is a delightful and energetic host. She loves to cook and interact with people. You will be overwhelmed by the hospitality and warm-hearted generosity of Shaan. She can guide your further trips to Kashmir and tell many stories about Kashmir.
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