Olympias Athena Group of Houseboats is a family-owned luxury houseboat business nestled at Ghat No. 13, Boulevard Road, Dal Lake, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir — 190001. We are not just a place to stay; we are a doorway into the soul of Kashmir.
Founded with a deep passion for authentic Kashmiri hospitality, Olympias Athena Group of Houseboats has been welcoming guests from across India and the world to experience the timeless beauty of Dal Lake. Our two beautifully crafted houseboats feature 15+ luxury rooms — each adorned with intricate hand-carved walnut woodwork, papier-mâché ceilings, and furnishings that reflect centuries of Kashmiri master craftsmanship.
Whether you arrive as a tourist eager to experience Kashmir's legendary beauty, a couple seeking romance on the shimmering water, a family creating lifelong memories, or a local Srinagar guest who simply wants to experience Dal Lake — we welcome every guest as our own. Our warm team, led personally by owner Saif ul Rehman Guroo, ensures that every stay at Ghat No.13, Boulevard Road is personalised, peaceful, and unforgettable.
Saif ul Rehman Guroo grew up on the shores of Dal Lake, Srinagar — raised in the same tradition of Kashmiri hospitality that his family has practised for generations. His deep love for Dal Lake and genuine passion for welcoming guests is the soul of Olympias Athena Group of Houseboats, located at Ghat No.13, Boulevard Road.
Saif personally oversees every guest's experience — from arranging airport pickups from Srinagar Airport and customising Kashmiri meals (Wazwan, Rogan Josh, noon chai) to organising private Shikara rides at sunrise on Dal Lake. He believes that true hospitality means treating every guest not as a customer, but as a cherished visitor to his home.
Under his leadership, Olympias Athena Group of Houseboats has earned a 4.9-star reputation from 320+ guests, with hundreds returning year after year from across India and beyond. When guests arrive at Ghat No.13, Saif is there to greet them. When they leave, they leave as family.
"Dal Lake has been our home for generations. Every guest we welcome becomes part of our family and part of Kashmir's story. We don't just offer a room — we offer an experience that stays with you forever."
320+ guests from across India and the world have shared their Dal Lake houseboat experience. Here is what they say about staying with Saif ul Rehman Guroo at Ghat No.13.
"Stayed 4 nights at Olympias Athena on Dal Lake. Saif bhai personally received us at Ghat No.13 and ensured everything was perfect. The room was spotless, the Wazwan meals were extraordinary, and the Shikara sunrise ride was unforgettable."
"Best honeymoon experience ever. The Royal Couple Suite had the most beautiful Dal Lake view I have ever seen from any room. Saif sahab arranged a private Shikara at sunrise — completely magical. Will come back every year."
"Came with the whole family — parents, wife, and two kids. The Grand Family Suite was huge and the children absolutely loved waking up on the water. Saif ji treated us like his own family from day one. Highly recommended."
Every decision at Olympias Athena Group of Houseboats — at Ghat No.13, Boulevard Road, Dal Lake, Srinagar — is guided by four core commitments: to our guests, to Kashmiri heritage, to Dal Lake, and to the community of Srinagar.
Genuine Kashmiri craftsmanship in every corner — hand-carved walnut panels, papier-mâché ceilings, silk furnishings. We preserve and celebrate Kashmir's artisanal legacy in everything we do at our Dal Lake houseboats.
We treat every guest like family. From the moment you arrive at Ghat No.13, Boulevard Road to the day you reluctantly leave Dal Lake, every interaction with Saif ul Rehman Guroo and our team is personalised, warm, and genuine.
Every room offers unobstructed views of Dal Lake and the Himalayan backdrop. We make sure nothing stands between you and Kashmir's legendary natural beauty from our Srinagar houseboat.
Modern amenities, clean washrooms, hot water 24/7, and a secure mooring at Boulevard Road, Ghat No.13. Luxury and comfort are never compromised at Olympias Athena Group of Houseboats.
No hidden charges, no confusing packages. What you see is what you get — and we always go above and beyond to exceed expectations. Owner Saif ul Rehman Guroo personally confirms pricing on WhatsApp.
By choosing Olympias Athena Group of Houseboats on Dal Lake, you directly support local Kashmiri families and contribute to the revival of authentic Kashmir tourism in Srinagar.
Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir is one of the most iconic natural destinations in all of Asia. Spread across 18 square kilometres in the heart of the Kashmir Valley, surrounded by the majestic Zabarwan Mountains and the snow-capped Himalayas, Dal Lake is — quite simply — paradise on earth.
The lake is a living ecosystem — home to floating gardens (Rad), lotus fields, ancient Mughal terraced gardens (Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh), the sacred Hazratbal Shrine, and the iconic Shikara boat culture that Olympias Athena guests experience from Ghat No.13, Boulevard Road, Srinagar.
Book your luxury houseboat stay at Olympias Athena Group of Houseboats — Ghat No.13, Boulevard Road, Dal Lake, Srinagar, J&K. Owner Saif ul Rehman Guroo personally confirms every booking. We can't wait to welcome you.
