The Khaanda Kothi is an almost 50 years old House built in the Neo Kashmiri style in a quaint corner of the Civil Lines area of Srinagar. And it now functions as an Authentic Homestay where you Experience a slice of local life in Kashmir. The House features traditional Kashmiri arts like the Khamtamband Wooden Ceilings made of Himalayan Fir without nails. And a sloping Roof . We have a huge Lawn in front which teams with Flowers come Spring and Summers and a giant Chinar in the neighbor's House stands as Guard. The Garden sees Avian visitors of many kinds and all you have to do is sit in the Balcony. The First Floor offers beautiful views of the Neighborhood and the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. On a clear day you can even see the Tallest Peak of the Zabarwan, Mt.Mahadev which stands at an imposing 4000 meters. The whole House has recently been renovated and all the Washrooms have been refurbished. The House features Six Rooms all with attached Washrooms. We have a Modern Fully Equipped Kitchen and the inhouse Cook can prepare finger licking Kashmiri as well as Indian preparations. We are located around 20 minutes from the Airport. The famous Dal Lake is 15 minutes away.

Born and bought up in the lap of the Himalayas I have a great affinity for this Mountain Range. I have been exploring the Historical, Cultural and Geographical side of the Himalayas and write about the same. This is the first of hopefully a few Places in the Mountains where I plan to Host Guests and give them a glimpse of the Great Himalayas !

The Khanda Kothi is located in a quaint but Central Residential nieghbourhood of Srinagart. We are neighbours to the Historical Amar Singh College which i one of the best preserved Heritage Building in Srinagar. There are also numerous well known Eateries in the Neighbourhood like Bricks N Books Cafe, Amigos and Karims. There are also Vegeterian Dhabas in our Neighborhood. The Lal Chowk is less than 2 kms away and the Dal Lake is less than 4 kms away. The SPS Museum is also located within walking distance.