Prince of Kashmir

When I arrived in Srinagar and welcomed by Mr.Gholam Rasool ,he told me that we were heading to see Prince of Kashmir in some minutes! I was just shocked what was expecting me! And when I saw the small ferry with the name Prince of Kashmir,I just got so disappointed but didn't show anything in my face! 
It was just after 40 minutes boat ride when I got to a house boat with the name" Prince of Kashmir" again and when I entered the house,I just got stunned by all the beauty inside that wooden boat! all the antiquity and Kashmir artworks was there! It was like I was living in a museum! I can't express my feelings for you that how much I enjoyed in that beautiful house boat for one week! I was also treated like a princess there! Mohammad(Our chef) pampered me with his tasty Kashmiri food! gosh! I miss it so much!!!!

we were carrying everywhere by him! what a patient  and kind guy!

On the way to Prince of Kashmir

house boats in Dal Lake
house boats in Dal Lake
Prince of Kashmir
Prince of Kashmir entrance door
Prince of Kashmir entrance door

Prince of Kashmir
Prince of Kashmir 

Prince of Kashmir Porch
Prince of Kashmir porch.what a view!

My view from the house boat!

Dal Lake from my house boat!
Prince of Kashmir dining room



our antique dining room!

Mr.Gholamrasool and Mohammoad are welcoming us with their cookies and tea!



all inherited by Mr.Gholamrasool family!

Mr.Gholamrasool's Antique artifacts
Maryam's bedroom in prince of Kashmir



I was making up everyday here! ;)

Maryam in Prince of Kashmir house boat!

Maryam in Prince of Kashmir house boat!
It was so light as it was Paper mache! Kashmir famous art!

Im all amazed by what  I was seeing!

walnut wood for your bed made by Kashmir artists! I felt awesome!

welcoming us by their beautiful fresh Kashmir flowers!

I had even electric blanket to stay warm!

Modern and Old contradiction!


he was helping the Chef and prepared us the best food each day!

Maryam in Prince of Kashmir house boat!

I liked kashmir food,it was closer to Iranian taste compare to the hot spicy Indian dishes!


Maryam in Prince of Kashmir house boat!
The painting is from Omar Khayam(Persian poet) poems! I got so happy to see that!



Maryam in Prince of Kashmir house boat!
Mr.Azizi and me outside the entrance door of Prince of Kashmir!


Antique silverware inherited by Mr.Gholamrasool Grandfather!


The house boat corridor
Prince of Kashmir Lobby

our lobby,when we were sitting in the afternoon to talk!


Painting from Khayam poems! I got so happy as I'm Iranian!

Its Taj Mahal on the center and actually a knife holder as well!

Location: Srinagar

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