Golf Tours

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrival at Delhi. On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. The capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight in Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi - Jaypee Greens Golf Resort, Greater Noida
After breakfast transfer to Jaypee Greens Golf Resort & Spa.
The sprawling and lush green Golf Course, i8s India's first 18 hole Championship Golf Course designed by legendary Greg Norman. Spread over 452.36 acres of land and across 7347 yards, this 72 par course is India's longest golf course with 14 shimmering lakes & water bodies and 88 snow-white bunkers.
The experience of playing at Jaypee Greens Golf Course is a truly enriching one with carpeted Bermuda Evergreen welcoming your steps on the fairways and Tifdwarf on the greens. The visually striking bunkers are reminiscent of Classic Melbourne Sand belt course. The course landscaping also includes open and closed woodlands, under story shrub lands, wetlands and wild grassed areas.

There is also a shop catering to your basic needs, get your retail therapy at this one-stop-shop for all that you need on a day-to-day basis. The Shop stocks everything from every day medicines, golf merchandise, golf clothing accessories, books and art pieces. The golf course is a regular hub of international golfers as it hosts international championships of repute. End your day in Boomerang restaurant overlooking the lush greenery and the golf course.
Overnight in Jaypee Greens.

HERE YOU HAVE AN OPTION OF EXTENDING ONE or TWO NIGHT/S.

Day 03: Jaypee Greens Golf Resort - Delhi
Breakfast at Jaypee Greens.
Full day sightseeing of old Delhi & New Delhi that includes visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire,the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence, Lotus Temple etc.Also enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
Overnight in Delhi.

Day 04: Delhi - Chandigarh
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer in time to airport to board flight for Chandigarh.
As the first planned city of India, Chandigarh is known internationally for its architecture and urban planning. Chandigarh is home to numerous architectural projects of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Matthew Nowicki, and Albert Mayer. The city tops the list of Indian States and Union Territories with the highest per capita income in the country. Arrive Chandigarh. Met with and transfer to hotel. Afternoon half-day city tour.
Overnight in Chandigarh.

Day 05: Chandigarh
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed to Golf Club. Starting a Golf Course in Chandigarh was conceived in the 50's, it took almost 10 years for it to take shape. In 1960 a piece of land was allotted and the club was established with an initial membership of just 10 Golfers. The 09 Hole course was enlarged to 12, when the benevolent governor - who surrendered a major chunk of land from his official resident - granted additional land to the club in 1966. It was only as late as September 1983 that a regular 18 Hole PAR 72 Course was finally laid out over Sprawling 132 Acres. It is also the only golf course in Northen India having flood lit 9 hole course and flood lit driving range.
Afternoon return to hotel.
Overnight in Chandigarh.

Day 06: Chandigarh - Shimla
Breakfast at hotel.
Located in the north-west Himalayas at an average altitude of 2,205 metres (7,234 ft), the city of Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. It is now a popular tourist destination, and is usually draped in forests of pine, rhododendron, and oak. Summers are pleasant winters are cold and snowy winters.
Leave by surface for Shimla.
Overnight in Shimla.

Day 07: Shimla - Naldhera
Breakfast at hotel.
Leave by surface to Naldhera, 23 kms from Shimla.
The Naldehra Golf Club is an unusual course, perched at an altitude of 2,200 meters; under a thick mane of Himalayan Cedar ; "Deodar Trees". It is a par 68, 18 Hole Golf Course with 16 Greens and 18 Tees. Designed over a long sloping glade, the course is regarded as one of the most challenging in the Country. It offers exploring golfers a sense of originality, character and adventure all rolled into a round of golf. From the players perspective the challenge and experience offered by the Naldehra Golf Club is as rare as they would come, definitely an experience all golfers must endure at least once in a lifetime if not more.
A magnificent view of the deep valley and backed by a thick cedar (deodar) forest will make your stay at Chalets Naldhera a memorable one.
Overnight in Naldhera.

HERE YOU HAVE AN OPTION OF EXTENDING ONE NIGHT

Day 08: Naldhera - Shimla - Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer in time to the railway station to board Toy train for Kalka. Arrive Kalka and board connecting train for Delhi.
The distance of 96 KM between Shimla and Kalka passes through 102 tunnels and 87 bridges. There are more than 20 stations in this railway system which still uses the old Neals Token Instrument system for track interlocking. It connects Kalka at an height of 656 meter to Shimla at 2076 meter from mean sea level. There are around 900 curves and sharpest curve is of 48 degree. The five hour journey is one of the best train journeys for tourist operated by Indian railway. It is also now in UNESCO's world heritage lists.
Arrive Delhi. Met with and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Delhi.

Day 09: Delhi - Kolkata
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer in time to airport to board flight for Kolkata.
Kolkata city, one of the four metropolitan cities in India has a history of no more than 300 years. The city, formerly known by the name of Calcutta has undergone a sea change in a very short span of time. Kolkata as it stands today is the largest metropolitan city of India. The city has the distinction of being the procurer of many important movements encompassing politics, arts, literature, theatre, cinema, science and technology, in India. The city was named Calcutta by the British Power and the place continued to be called so till 2001 A.D. when the city was officially renamed as Kolkata.
Arrive Kolkata. Met with and transfer to hotel.
Half day city tour.
Overnight in Kolkata.

Day 10: Kolkata
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Royal Kolkata Golf Club, popularly known as the RCGC.

Royal Calcutta Golf Club affectionately known as the "Royal" is synonymous with the game of golf in this country. Founded in 1829, Royal is the oldest golf club outside the British Isles, the oldest being the Royal and Ancient, St. Andrews in Scotland, the home of golf. The Royal truly has a history that would be a treasure for the archives of the game of golf..In 1911, the club was honoured by King George V and Queen Mary, who conferred on it, the title of "Royal" to commemorate their visit to Calcutta. Much of the memorabilia connected with the history of the club is still preserved in the club house. Today Royal is considered to have one of the finest golf courses anywhere in Asia. Dotted with the famous ponds, the course has seen tremendous improvement over the last few years with redesigning and upgradation in progress. The 72 par course is both inviting and a challenge. The Royal has been the shared venue of the All India Championship since 1958 and has played host to some of golf's all time greats, both Indians and Internationals such as I.S. Malik, H.S. Malik, Major P.G. Sethi, Walter Hagen and Pamela Barton to name but a few.
Drive back to hotel.
Overnight in Kolkata.

Day 11: Kolkata - Chennai
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer in time to airport to board flight for Chennai.
Located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, Chennai city had a population of 4.34 million in the 2001 census within the area. The city is India's second largest exporter of software, information technology (IT) and information-technology-enabled services (ITES). Chennai is an important centre for Carnatic Music and hosts a large cultural event, the annual Madras Music Season, which includes performances by hundreds of artists. The city has a vibrant theatre scene and is an important centre for the Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form.
Arrive Chennai. Met with and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon sight seeing tour of Chennai city.
Overnight in Chennai.

Day 12: Chennai
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to the Madras Gymkhana Golf Club which entered the annals of history in 1877 after Royal Calcutta Golf Course which was established in 1829 and Bangalore Golf Club which went on stream in 1876. Originally started from the Island Grounds, the course was shifted to Guindy sometime around 1887. The Guindy Golf course originally had 9 holes and graduated to 14 holes and then to 16 before becoming a full fledged 18 hole golf course. Originally played o ff the browns, the transformation to greens was not to happen until the 1980s. All along, Guindy Golf course was known for its roughs, the tall and prickly grass bordering most fairways which posed a signal challenge to golfers with the ever changing wind. The 70 par golf course plays about 6258 yards played off the regular tees. The course is known for its tricky roughs and the unpredictable wind factor. The greens play true for most part and the narrow approach to several greens mask the deceptive nature of the links course with no sign of trees.
Overnight in Chennai.

Day 13: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Chennai
Breakfast at hotel.
The beauty of Mahabalipuram is not only due to the architecture but the vast casuarinas trees, the silvery sandy beach the classical hand male crafts around have made them all to form what is a collective splendor. Any visitor who visits Mahabalipuram will remain startled and intoxicated with the grandeur. They feel hand hearted and more out from this historical and fascinating tourist spot.
Or Spend one more day at the Golf club.
Overnight in Chennai.

Day 14: Chennai - Coimbatore - Ooty
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer in time to airport to board flight for Coimbatore.
Arrive Coimbatore. Met with and continue driving to Ooty (approx 3 hours).
The green hills, the cascading waterfalls and sparkling brooks, all make this hill station a delight for the eyes. The heavenly hill resort like a blushing bride peeks from behind the lofty Nilgiri hills. The unassuming beauty of this heavenly hill resort beckons one to come and embrace the tranquility and solace that Ooty offers.
Arrive Ooty and check into hotel.
Overnight in Ooty.

Day 15: Ooty
Breakfast at hotel.
Situated at over 7000 feet above sea level in the beautiful Nilgiris Hills, the Ootacamund Golf Course is the finest natural golf course in the world. It is over a 100 years old and a delight to play on.
Overnight in Ooty.

Day 16: Ooty - Bangalore
Breakfast at hotel.
Leave by surface for Bangalore.
Also known as Bengaluru, Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City. It is India's third most populous city and fifth-most populous urban agglomeration. As of 2009, Bangalore was inducted in the list of Global cities and ranked as a "Beta World City" alongside Geneva, Copenhagen, Boston, Cairo, Riyadh, Berlin, to name a few, in the studies performed by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network in 2008. Arrive Bangalore and check into Eagleton Golf Resort.
Overnight in Bangalore.

Day 17: Bangalore
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Bangalore Golf Club.
The Bangalore golf club can boast of being one of the oldest Clubs in India and has a history to match it. In staying updated with the present golfing era, and with the background of the city being so tech savvy. This is a 18 hole golf course.

The focal point of the entire estate, the club house is an unusual and eye-catching complex - imposing and aesthetic. Blessed with air and space unlimited, the resort welcomes everyone into a myriad of activities and amenities.
Overnight in Bangalore.

Day 18: Banglore - Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer in time to airport to board flight for Coimbatore.
Arrive Mumbai. Met with and transfer to hotel.
In 1661, King Charles II of England, married Princess Catherine de Braganza of Portugal, and as part of the dowry he received "Bombay" which is today known as Mumbai. Later in 1668 it was handed over to the East India Company. In 1858 the administration of the country was taken over by the Queen of England, Queen Victoria, from the East India Company. A viceroy was appointed to rule India in the name of the Queen.Bombay came under the direct rule of the British in 1861. The first railway line in India was started between Bombay (VT) and Thane in 1861. In 1864, modern water supply was started in Bombay (Mumbai) and in 1885, Bombay was lit with gas.
Mahatma Gandhi joining Indian Politics in 1920, was a turning point in the political destiny of India which led to the Independence of India from the British rule. Bombay (Mumbai) had an important role to play in this event. Mumbai city is known as the business capital of India, it being the country's principal financial and communications centre. The city has the largest and the busiest port handling India's foreign trade and a major Interntional airport. India's largest Stock Exchange which ranks as the third largest in the world, is situated in Mumbai. Here, trading of stocks is carried out in billions of rupees everyday. Description about Mumbai/Bombay can not be complete without the mention of Bollywood, the biggest Indian film industry which churns out hundreds of Hindi block-busters every year.
Visit Mahatma Gandhi museum, Jain Temple and drive along Marine Drive - popularly called the Queen's Necklace.
Overnight in Mumbai

Day 19: Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Mumbai Presidency Golf Club, established in 1927, it is also a 18 hole golf course, The Bombay Presidency Golf Club is one of the oldest and most prestigious club in Mumbai. The Bombay Presidency Golf Club (BPGC) in Mumbai is among the most demanding (championship) courses in India. Those who have played here believe that BPGC is a morale breaker and is among the best we have in the country today.
Afternoon, visit the Elephanta caves. The Elephanta Caves are a great tourist attraction in the vicinity of the large Mumbai meteropolis. The Elephanta island is located 10 km away from the Gateway of India at Mumbai. These caves house rock cut temples dating back to the 5th century CE. The Elephanta island was so named by the Portuguese, after the statue of an elephant near the landing area of the island. These rock cut temples dedicated to Shiva Mahadeva are rich in sculptural content. Board Motorboat from Appollo Bunder near the Gateway of India. Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Mumbai

Day 20: Depart Mumbai
Transfer in time to the international airport to board flight for onward destination.