Asia Grace


Houseboat

Dal Lake, Kashmir

From the Victorian age onward, Kashmir's houseboats have attracted visitors from India for its cool summer climes. Ornate houseboats are the ideal retreat from the bustle and heat of the lowlands. Decorated with wood carvings and Raj gingerbreading, each houseboat is unique. A water taxi serves the front porch.

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S Koul writes:

During colonial times, the laws of J&K State did not allow for acqusition of immovable property by non-state subjects. To overcome this hurdle, house boats [which move] were devised to allow Europeans to acquire residential premiseses without breaking the law.

March 31, 2005