Naldehra Golf Course

Naldehra Golf Course boasts of being one of the oldest golf courses in India, which was laid during the British Era in 1905. Golf Course at Naldehra was earlier known by the name of 'The British Old Golf Course', which was laid here by the then Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The Viceroy was so much fascinated by the place that he named his daughter as Alexander Naldehra and used to come here to spend his leisure time. Golf Course at Naldehra is located at a distance of 22 km from Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh.

Naldehra Golf Course is considered as one of the most challenging golf courses in the country because of undulations and treacherous slopes. Every hole on the golf course tests different facets of the player and Golfing at Naldehra is not an easy task. Golf Course at Naldehra is perched at an altitude of 2,200 meters above mean sea level. It has been laid on vast sloping glades covered by evergreen Deodar trees. It has been laid on 4,285 yard area on both sides of the road, which is used by the commuters to travel to Shimla. This golf course is par 68 with 18 holes having 16 Greens and 18 Tees. But initially it was designed as 9 hole golf course. As the need of adding diversity to the golf course was felt, it was relaid by adding few more Greens and Tees on the same natural topography of the site.

Naldehra Golf Course not only offers golfing lovers with various challenges but at the same time its location in the lap of nature, away from the hustle bustle of the city atmosphere, makes it more sought after destination.

Administration and maintenance of Naldehra Golf Course is taken care of by Himachal Tourism. Golf equipments are available here on hiring basis and golfing experience can be enjoyed here by paying fees. Every year golf tournaments are conducted here and participants from Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Delhi participate in the events. Golfing at Naldehra can be enjoyed throughout the year except in monsoon season and in the months of January and February, when it is covered with snow.

Golf Tourism in India

Golf holidays in India are much in demand by tourists coming from different parts of the world. Though golfing is a part of adventure, it offers travellers a laid back holiday option with sophisticated charm. The luxury of the golfing adventure at ones reminds one of the glorious days of the colonial era. There are many travel agents in India selling golfing holiday packages in various locations of the country.

A wonderful experience awaits you as you set off on your golfing adventure in India. Golf tourism in India has now more meaning as more and more advanced and well maintained golf courses have come up, many of them being world renowned. While you choose to embark on a golf tour in India, you can also visit places like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Pune, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Gulmarg , Srinagar etc. There are a number of other places where golf tours will take you.

What attracts travellers for a golfing tour to India is the variety of locales in the country. One can choose to enjoy the game across mountains, plains, deserts and at beach resorts among others. As you visit the Indian golf courses, you are sure to be spellbound by the variety of landscape in the country.

The golf courses of India are quite well compatible with other state-of-the-art golf courses across the Asian continent. Whether in terms of facilities or environment, travellers can really look forward to a great golfing holiday in India. Facilities at these golf courses include club houses, changing facilities, caddies, pro shops, post-tournament function rooms etc.