Lakeside Life of Leisure
The British during the colonial era were not allowed to purchase land or houses in Kashmir. Lured by the valley’s irresistible beauty and cool summer climate, they creatively resorted to building houseboats on Dal Lake instead, now almost all converted to antiquated, semi-luxurious tourist accommodations.
Here are shots from my houseboat (bedroom, dining room and living room) and a casual paddle out on the adjoining Nagin Lake at dusk:
August 21st, 2009 in
India
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Did you really need that honeymoon suite? 😉
Plus 3 personally home-cooked meals a day! Not too bad, eh?
Touché!
Wow. Perfect place to unwind.