Kashmir Homestay - Takia Batpur

Family-run homestay on Gulmarg Road with private kitchens and wood fireplaces

Accommodations

Kashmir Homestay Takia Batpur provides family rooms with a private bathroom, a fully operational kitchen, and a wood fireplace that keeps the space warm during winter. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and garden views from the adjoining verandah. The property supplies hot water bottles and extra blankets upon request.

Dining

An on-site restaurant serves Indian cuisine for brunch, lunch, and dinner, with options for special diet menus and packed lunches. Guests can order breakfast in the room, and the homestay offers grocery deliveries for self-catering. A restaurant across the highway provides additional freshly-cooked meals.

Services & Amenities

The property operates a 24-hour front desk with private check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and lockers. A minimarket on site sells essentials, and the in-house souvenir shop Giftree offers Kashmiri handicrafts, leather bags, and paper-mâché items. Additional services include airport shuttle, car hire, currency exchange, and a barber/beauty shop.

Location & Transport

This homestay is positioned on the Gulmarg highway, 38 km from Shankaracharya Mandir and 34 km from Hazratbal Mosque. Srinagar Airport is 45 km away, and the property arranges airport pick-up and drop-off. The location is a midpoint between Srinagar and Gulmarg, approximately a 30-minute drive to the ski slopes.

Activities & Entertainment

Entertainment staff organizes badminton equipment and tours about local culture. The homestay provides public transport tickets and can arrange ski trips to Gulmarg. Guests can relax in the garden with outdoor furniture and a picnic area.

• Location: Midpoint between Srinagar and Gulmarg (30 min to ski slopes)
• Rooms: Family rooms with private kitchen, wood fireplace, garden views
• Dining: On-site Indian restaurant, breakfast in room, grocery deliveries
• Services: 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle, currency exchange, Giftree shop
• Activities: Badminton, local culture tours, ski arrangements