Shenaz Treasurywala Instagram – Leave a ❤️ for the Houseboats Of Kashmir!
All your questions about houseboats answered here-
1.How did houseboats come into existence?
Britishers were not allowed to buy land here so they made a houseboat.
2.What did you use it for?
They used it as the recreational home.
3.How much is it to buy a houseboat?
Cost of a houseboat is 7-8 crores.
4.Can you make new houseboats?
New houseboat cannot be built. You can only inherit a houseboat.
5.How many houseboats are there in Srinagar?
There are only 1500 houseboats in Srinagar.
6.Can anyone just keep their houseboat on the lake?
No, they have to rent that area of the lake to keep the houseboat there
7.Can the houseboat be renovated?Renovation is a task. A lot of permissions are required.
8.What wood do they use in the houseboats?
Cedar Wood because this wood can stay healthy for more than a 100 years.
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