From the Eyes of Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha : Butts Clermont Houseboats Jammu & Kashmir India

From the Eyes of Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha :

 Butts Clermont Houseboats Jammu & Kashmir India

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Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Clermont has always had the reputation of entertaining dignitaries who have visited or have been visiting Kashmir. The reason for this is its exclusivity, tranquility, beauty and the extraordinary service that it offers.

G.N. Butt in his Clermont Houseboats Compound
Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

The houseboats are far away from the hustle and bustle of Srinagar city retaining its essence of being peaceful. They are moored on the western shores of the Dal Lake and the sprawling gardens on the other side. Ruins of Mughal wall can still be seen here.

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Ruins of Mughal Wall as pointed by G.N.Butt
Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

One can indulge in the activities like fishing, trekking,shopping, weaving carpets and Kashmiri carpets or just relax in the houseboat which will take one back in the days of Raj.

The tourists or visitors can get here the famous Kashmiri traditional service and both Kashmiri and Western cuisine.

G.N.Butt in his office
Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

G.N. Butt with Mallika Sarabhai

Some of the distinguished personalities who have visited Butts Clermont Houseboats:

H.E & Mrs Nelson A. Rockfeller : Ex-Vice President of USA

Pandit Ravishankar                      : Famous Musician of India

Mr Yehudi Menuhin                     : Famous Violin Maestro

Mr & Mrs Dilip Kumar               :  Famous Indian Movie Star

Ms Joan Fountain                         : Famous American Actress

Mr Michael Palin                          : BBC London

Mr Ross Kaufman                         : Producer/Director

"Butts Clermont Houseboats" is situated in Naseem Bagh near Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir India.