Cochin - Srinagar

Day 1

Benny’s Royal Tours Autumn Kashmir & Golden Temple Tour begins. Assemble at Cochin International Airport. Meet your Tour manager and co-travelers. Later, aboard the flight to Srinagar. Arrive at Srinagar Airport. Welcome to Srinagar! The iconic destination in India. Srinagar is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, renowned for its stunning natural beauty, including Dal Lake, houseboats, and the surrounding Himalayan landscapes. Upon arrival, you will transfer to the hotel. Evening, you will get time for a Shikara ride in Dal Lake. Shikara ride on Dal Lake, Kashmir is a thrilling experience and a fun adventure for anyone who seeking a mix of nature and adventure in Srinagar. Get wooed by the panoramic vistas of the Zabarwan range and the vastness of the lake, symphonized with the curling waves formed by the shikarawala’s rowing. Later, we transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals : Dinner

Day 2

After a delicious breakfast, proceed to Pahalgam. Pahalgam is a picturesque town in Jammu and Kashmir, known for its breathtaking landscapes, serene rivers, and as a popular base for pilgrims visiting the Amarnath Cave. On the way able to see Saffron fields at Pampore. Later, visit Apple Valley, in Kashmir, which offers beautiful vistas of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making it an ideal spot for photography. You can click photos behind the apple trees. On arrival in Pahalgam, visit Betaab Valley & Chandanwari in a private cab and white-water rafting in Lidder River (subject to availability and optional). Later return to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel in Srinagar.
Meal Plan: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 3

After a delicious breakfast, we will transfer to Gulmarg. Gulmarg is a major tourist center in Srinagar and has attracted millions of tourists every year with the scenic beauty of the Himalayan Mountains. One of the main attractions in Gulmarg is the Gulmarg Gondola, the Highest Cable Car in the world. The 1st phase of the Gondola takes tourists to a height of 8530 ft to Kongdori Station. Gulmarg in winter is a magnificent experience, fully covered in a white blanket of Snow, which turns it into a skier’s paradise. The natural slopes here are untouched and prove to be a challenge to ace skiers! Gulmarg has been a resort for the kings like Yousuf Shah Chak and Jahangir, who used to visit frequently. It was also a favorite summer holiday destination for the British stationed in India. Free time for entertainment activities like a Gondola ride, pony ride and skiing, Snow bike, and sledding activities at your cost. Late lunch at the restaurant. Evening, we will return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Srinagar.
Meal Plan: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 4

Explore Mughal Gardens
Spring is the best time to visit Srinagar with the glorious sights of the Mughal Gardens and Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, and country sightseeing coming alive with beautiful blossoms underneath clear blue skies. After a delicious breakfast, you will explore the world-famous Mughal gardens, namely Nishat Bagh (a terraced garden). This was built in the 17th century on the banks of the world-famous Dal Lake by the Mughal Emperors. After spending some time there, head towards another magnificent garden called Shalimar Bagh (Garden of Bliss). The uniqueness of the attraction is the Zabarwan mountain range in the backdrop, forming a majestic view, followed by Cheshmashahi (garden of spring), another masterpiece built by the Mughal Emperors. Later, visit the Shankaracharya Temple, which is dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva. The temple is at a height of 1,000 feet (300 m) above the valley floor and overlooks the city of Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Srinagar.
Meal Plan: Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner

Day 5

Wagah Border Tour
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Srinagar Airport for your flight to Amritsar. Welcome to Amritsar -literally a Pool of Nectar, which derives its name from Amrit Sarovar, the holy tank that surrounds the splendid Golden Temple. Our representative will receive guests from the airport. Upon arrival, proceed to the Wagah border. The Wagah Border is a ceremonial border crossing between India and Pakistan, located near Amritsar in India and Lahore in Pakistan, famous for its daily flag-lowering ceremony, symbolizing the spirit of peace and rivalry between the two nations. It’s an interesting experience, especially at sunset when the ‘Retreat’ ceremony takes place with the Border Security Force on the Indian side of the border. Later, we will transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Amritsar.
Meal Plan: Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner

Day 6

Golden Temple Tour
After a delicious breakfast, check out from the hotel, and visit the Golden Temple. The Golden Temple, or Harmandir Sahib, is a revered Sikh gurudwara located in Amritsar, India, known for its stunning architecture, golden dome, and spiritual significance as a symbol of peace, humility, and devotion. And visit Jallianwala Bagh, which stands as a poignant reminder of India’s freedom struggle. It is the Memorial that commemorates the sacrifices of hundreds of men, women, and children who were victims of the ruthless firing of the British forces. Later, we will transfer to the airport on your way back home. Arrive at Kochi Airport with the sweet memories of Benny’s Royal Tours’ Kashmir Tulip Festival & Golden Temple Tour
Meal Plan: Breakfast- Lunch