"Old World Charm on the Lidder River Pahalgam is about a 2hour drive south of Srinagar, and Pahalgam Hotel sits right at the edge of the town’s busy market. Fair warning , the entrance is easy to miss. It’s small and quite discreet, almost hidden against the noise and colour of the bazaar. But step inside, and everything changes. The contrast is immediate and wonderful. Arriving at the Hotel Once you’re through the entrance, the market crowd and noise simply disappear. You’re greeted by a large, beautifully maintained lawn, the sound of the Lidder River nearby, and the calm of a property that has been welcoming guests for over a hundred years. That sense of stepping into a different world is one of the hotel’s best qualities. Rooms and Facilities The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with large washrooms that are a pleasant surprise at this price point. Most rooms look out over the Lidder Valley, and that view is genuinely magical ,the river below, forested slopes all around, and clean mountain light filling the room each morning. The hotel also has built in water heaters in the rooms, which is a practical and much appreciated feature when Pahalgam evenings get cold. The lawn is lovely ,wide, well-kept, and perfect for a quiet evening walk or a morning cup of tea with the valley spread out in front of you. The Food This is where Pahalgam Hotel really shines. The food is excellent, and that’s true across the entire menu. Whether it’s a simple fried egg at breakfast or a tandoori trout at dinner, everything is cooked carefully and tastes just right, not overdone, not under seasoned, just balanced and honest. The Lidder Valley trout is a must try. Fresh, light, and beautifully prepared. For a hotel at this price, the kitchen punches well above its weight. Value for Money This is not a five star luxury property, and it doesn’t pretend to be. What it offers instead is something harder to find ,a hundred year old heritage hotel with a stunning riverside location, comfortable rooms, great food, and warm hospitality, all at a very reasonable price. You leave feeling like you got far more than you paid for. Final Verdict Pahalgam Hotel is one of those rare places that stays with you. Unpretentious, genuine, and beautiful in the most natural way possible. If you’re heading to Pahalgam, this is where you should stay."

"Food quality is good, servicing good & enjoyed the food........................................................................................All the best . Aamir Shiva Jahangeer Shankar all are doing best as Team Work.Enjoyed"

"The property is located at a mesmerising location. Apart from that, the rooms and facilities are average in comparison with the amount we pay. The breakfast also not very good. The cafe wilo is worth a visit. Prefer visiting the cafe rather than staying in the hotel."

"Luxurious property, in pristine and prime location. Spacious, comfortable and totally worth the stay and price. Staff is courteous and understand customer service. Rooms are good and well appointed. Very good for a family vacation."

"We had a great time. Excellent property and great staff. Special mention of Yasir Ali, the F&B staff who were very friendly. Overall great experience."

"It was a great experience. The caretakers are really nice people they helped a lot. The stay was very pleasant."

"The Suite Room Condition was pathetic, No Intercom Working, All Walls are water Speage, there is working going on next to room lot of Paint smell ***** with disturbance. "

"The host for the dinner and the breakfast, Mr.Ubaid was an excellent host and overall very nice person as a whole. His calm words had made me feel at home and he was just so nice to all of us."

"stayed at Paradise Guest House in the first week of October 23, the location of this guest house is beside the Lidder River and is beautiful. we had tea and evening snacks at the river bank itself. we had planned for a campfire also but because of rain and thunderstorm, we couldn't. good for a day or two "