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Destination Covered : Delhi - Chandigarh - Shimla - Delhi - Kolkata - Chennai - Ooty - Bangalore - Mumbai
Duration :
20 Nights / 21 Days
Day 01 : Arrival New Delhi
New Delhi boasts of a regal past, a vivid present and an exciting future. The capital of the nation, New Delhi is a multifaceted city celebrated for fabulous architectural structures, gastronomical delights and cultural life.
Day 02 : Delhi
The 6972 yards, PAR 72, 18 Hole Golf Course is the country's busiest golf course and more than 500 golfers walk in to its premises every day. The Club also has a Nine Hole B Course that is mostly used by beginners.
Day 03 : Delhi
During the sightseeing tour, visit the Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple and other such popular tourist hot spots of the city.
Day 04 : Delhi - Chandigarh
A well planned city, Chandigarh is the capital of two Indian states, namely Punjab and Haryana. One of the best Indian cities to live in, Chandigarh is a delight to explore.
Day 05 : Chandigarh
The Golf Club initially had 9 holes and was later enlarged to 12 holes in 1966 when the generous governor surrendered a major chunk of land from his official residence for the club. It was in the September of 1983 that a regular 18 Hole PAR 72 course was finally laid out over a sprawling 132 Acres.
Day 06 : Chandigarh - Shimla
A hill station par excellence, Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh and was used as a summer retreat by the British in India. This lush town retains its colonial feel and attracts a large number of tourists each year.
Day 07 : Shimla
The golf course at Shimla is at Naldehra, 23 km from Shimla. This course is carpeted by a fine turf, which requires little maintenance. The PAR 68 Course is located in a bowl and has 9 Holes, which can be back played to 18.
Day 08 : Shimla - Delhi
Board the narrow gauge train from Shimla station for Kalka. From Kalka we take another train to Delhi.
Day 09 : Delhi - Kolkata
Kolkata is a splendid city and also the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. There is a lot to see in this city that is regarded as the cultural and intellectual hub of the nation.
Day 10 : Kolkata
The course was originally a paddy field and hence very flat. Successive committees have built mounds and planted thousands of trees and shrubs. But the Royal's conspicuous features are its strategically located water tanks.
Day 11 : Kolkata - Chennai
Chennai is one of the metropolises of India and is home to several sightseeing locales such as Marina Beach, San Thome Basilica and Fort St. George.
Day 12 : Chennai
The Chennai Gymkhana Golf Course is unique as it is situated within the 2400-meter oval of a racecourse and therefore offers a challenging game. The first hole on this course is a heavy looking PAR 04 at 415 yards, it however takes a calculated and well lofted drive to avoid the bunkers placed on the fairway, 130 yards from the tee. The second hole is an easy PAR 03 at 170 yards, with a tricky green, at the gradient of almost 30 degrees.
Day 13 : Chennai
Mahabalipuram is home to various historic monuments built mostly between the 7th and the 9th century, and has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 14 : Chennai - Coimbatore - Ooty
Ooty is one of the most popular hill stations in South India. One there you can explore the exotic surroundings.
Day 15 : Ooty
The Ooty Golf Course is situated at an altitude of 7600 feet and the relative thinness of the air here compared to the plains makes the ball travel much further than it would in plains.
Day 16 : Ooty - Bangalore
Bangalore or Bengaluru is also regarded as the “Garden City of India”. The city’s appeal lies in its hip and urban culture.
Day 17 : Bangalore
The 18-hole course initially started with browns, which later, were converted to greens. Water is scarce in the area and therefore water hazards are minimal in the course. The one hazard you cannot miss is the Bangalore crow due to which many mistake an egg for a ball. The logo of the Bangalore Golf Club understandably depicts a crow with a ball in its beak.
Day 18 : Bangalore - Mumbai
Mumbai is an experience in itself, this flamboyant city is the financial and entertainment nerve center of the nation. Beaches, colonial buildings and a rocking nightlife characterize the capital of Maharashtra.
Day 19 : Mumbai
The 110-acre golf club was founded in 1827, and the PAR 70, 18-hole course was redesigned by Peter Thompson to match International standards. Though the Bombay Presidency's fairways are narrow and tight, its greens are undoubtedly the best in the country. The real hazard at presidency, however, is the variable and shifting sea breeze, which at times dupes even the most experienced player.
Day 20 : Mumbai
You can shop, check out the local eateries, explore the roadside junk food - pav bhaji, vada pav and the like or just relax at the hotel.
Day 21 : Departure Mumbai
Transfer to the airport for a flight back home or to your onward destination.
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