Golf & Culture



"GOLF & CULTURE"

Experience the great game of golf on world class green courses in the backdrop of majestic history and colorful atmosphere. The British exported this stylish sport to India and choose it as their first favourite destination outside UK. Discover also the local life, rich heritage,fabulous Indian cuisine, folk music, grand Mughal and Colonial architecture,museums, old bazaars and friendly Indian hospitality.Stay in some superb and most unique ,atmospheric hotels with original Indian character. Explore the UNESCO bird sanctuary, bollywood vibrant business city and the mesmerizing Taj Mahal.

This tour can be combined with one of the local festivals like Holi, Deewali or added to Pushkar Camel Fair.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Delhi.
Arrive Delhi at midnight. Assistance, Garland Welcome and Transfer to Prebooked Hotel in city centre. O/n in hotel.

 
Day 02 Delhi
Late morning Short Sightseeing tour of Old Delhi and Visit Raj Ghat, the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid (The Largest Mosque in World) and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk.

 

Note - Red fort is closed on every Monday.

Afternoon play Golf at Delhi Golf Club.

DELHI GOLF CLUB This is the oldest golf club in Delhi, established by the British in 1931. One can tee off from the shadows of the Lodhi Dynasty tombs or get held up because a peacock decides to perch itself on the green. The Delhi Golf Club is perhaps the only one in the world, dotted with ancient monuments.

Fact about Golf Club Delhi
Year of Foundation 1931
No. of Holes 18 on main course; 9 on Peacock 'B' course
Distance Ladies 5,859 yards
Distance Gentlemen 6,869 yards
Par 72 for Lodhi Courses; 30 (1,910 yards) for Peacock Course
Facilities Pro shop, restaurant, Bar, Card room, swimming pool.
Playing Conditions Visitors are welcome but must have a handicap of 18 or below; or else they can play the Peacock Course
Club Facilities Restaurant, Bar, Swimming, Gym
Golfing Facilities Driving Range, Putting Green, Academy
Yardage 6,882 Yards

Back to Hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 03 Delhi
Morning after breakfast leave for Jaypee Greens Golf Club on the outskirts of Delhi to play a game of Golf. Jaypee Green Golf Club - The Greg Norman designed Jaypee Greens Golf Club is a lengthy 18- hole course situated in Greater Noida. At 7,343 yards from the championship tee, it is definitely the longest course in the country and one of the longest in Asia. Nine huge lakes and five small ponds come into play on almost every hole, and the uniquely shaped bunkers are strewn over the course. There are 88 bunkers in all. However, the layout goes with Norman's philosophy of course design that challenges the very best of the pros, and yet is enjoyable for the members, who can play from a choice of tees.

 
Fact about Jaypee Green Golf Club
Year of Foundation 2001
Designer Greg Norman Design Company
Open Round the year
No. of Holes 18
Par 72
Yardage 7,335 yards from Championship tees
Playing Conditions A member's course but members can bring guests. Monday is an off-day.
Club Facilities Accommodation, Restaurant, Bar, Swimming, Gym, Indoor Games
Golfing Facilities Driving Range, Putting Green, Academy

Afternoon sightseeing of New Delhi and Visit NEW DELHI visiting Qutab Minar, India Gate and drive past President's house, Parliament house and other secretariat buildings.

Back to hotel for Overnight Stay.
Day 04 Delhi - Agra
Morning After breakfast Drive to Agra (about 205 km /05 hrs). Afternoon half day city sightseeing tour of AGRA visiting the AGRA FORT containing the halls of Private and Public audience and other palaces. Later visit sunset the world famous TAJ MAHAL built by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later Back to hotel for overnight stay.

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Note - Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday.
Day 05 Agra - Bharatpur
Morning Playing Golf at Golf Club. Afternoon drive to Bharatpur Bird National park (about 45 km). Enroute visiting FATEHPUR SIKRI built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces. On arrival check in Hotel. O/n in Hotel.

 

Golf Club Agra - The Agra Golf Club is a nine-hole course with some of the holes providing a spectacular view of the Taj Mahal. The tall trees on all the sides offer just a glimpse of the Taj dome from the club house. The putting greens and the fairways are quite rudimentary, but as compensation, you have the magnificent Taj Mahal as a backdrop.

Fact about Golf Club Agra -
No. of Holes 9 (played with a separate Set off tees to make 18)
Yardage 3000 Yards approx. and just over 6,000 Yards for 18
Par 72
Playing Conditions Walk-ins are allowed, most hotels can arrange for a round.
Club Facilities Restaurant
Golfing Facilities Driving Range, Putting Green
Day 06 Bharatpur- Jaipur
Morning explore Keola Dev Ghana Bird Sanctuary by Rikshaw with Naturalist. After breakfast drive to Jaipur (175 km/04 hrs). On arrival Check in hotel. Evening free to explore local market. O/n in Jaipur.

 
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Day 07 Jaipur
Morning round of Golf at Rambagh Palace Polo & Golf Club, a 18-hole par 72 course. An eighteen hole course with nine greens and nine browns overlooks the picturesque Moti Doongri Palace and the historical Nahargarh Fort. The fairway passes through the Rambagh polo grounds which have seen some of the finest polo matches in the time of the late Sawai Man Singh. These days there are more golfers to be seen on the ground where the royals once moved on their chargers. The upper course has nine greens around the polo ground. A drain separates the lower course which has nine browns spread over a rough undulating terrain.

 
Fact About Rambagh Golf Club
Year of Foundation  1946
Yardage 7000 yards from Championship tees
Hole 18
Par 72
Open Round the year
Club Facilities Catering and changing Room

Afternoon on half day city sightseeing tour of JAIPUR visiting Maharaja's city palace and the observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the palace of winds and through the rose-pink residential and business areas of Jaipur.

Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 Jaipur
Morning Visit AMBER FORT the ancient capital of the state until 1728. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jai mahal and temple of Kali. Ascend on elephant /jeep ride, the hill, on which the fort is situated. Later visit City palce. Afternoon Play Golf at Rambagh Palace. O/n in Hotel.

 
Day 09 Jaipur - Mumbai (Fly)
Morning after breakfast transfer to Mumbai airport to board flight for Mumbai (ETD 08.10 hrs ETA 09.45 hrs). on arrival check in hotel . After noon Visit to Elephants caves by speedboat. These caves consist of temples carved from rock, which date back to the 7th century. The chief attraction is the three-headed bust of Lord Shiva, popularly known as "Trimurti". O/n Hotel

 
Day 10 Mumbai
Morning play golf at Bombay Presidency Golf Club: The eighteen-hole, par 70 course yardge 6223/5463, spread over an expanse of 90-acre, was founded in 1927 and was redesigned to international standards by the legendary five-time British Open champion Peter Thompson. Presidency's fairways are narrow and tight, but its greens are undoubtedly the best in the country. Afternoon half day sightseeing tour of MUMBAI visiting Gateway of India. Prince of Wales museum (closed on Monday). Back to hotel for overnight stay.

 
Fact about presidency Golf club-
Year of Foundation 1927
No. of Holes 18
Par 70
Yardage 6,189 yards from Championship tees
Playing Conditions Members are encouraged; guests must be accompanied by members
Designer Peter Thompson
Club Facilities Accommodation, Restaurant, Bar, Swimming, Gym
Golfing Facilities Driving Range, Putting Green, Academy
Day 11 Mumbai
Morning play golf at Bombay Presidency Golf Club. Afternoon Visit Bollywood tour and visit some studio like BalaJi studio. Also visit interactive workshop on film making. After Dinner back to hotel. Overnight in Hotel.

 
Day 12 Mumbai.
Early Morning transfer to International airport to board flight for your Home country.

 



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