GOLF IN HIMACHAL
- A Royal Sport
The state of Himachal Pradesh has emerged in the recent years as one
of the favourite destinations with domestic and foreign tourists alike.
Varied ranges of terrain and climate in far flung areas offer many options
to experienced as well as uninitiated adventure sportsmen. And Himachal Pradesh has emerged as one of a popular golf destinations in India.
Naldehra ( Shimla ) :
Naldera 22 km. from Shimla and 3,044 meters
in altitude is best place for golfing in Shimla. Naldera offers one of the oldest and most sporting golf
courses in India set in the midst of thick forests. The course, whose
topography is absolutely natural, was originally placed by the British
Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon in 1903 AD. He was so enhanted by the
spot that he named one of his daughters 'Naldera' after the spot. This
is a par 68, nine hole course which is regarded as one of the most challenging
in the
country.
In the repeat nine, the yardage somewhat increases .The links are maintained
by Himachal Tourism and accomodation is available at Hotel Golf Glade.
There are other hotels in the private sector near Naldera.
Annandale ( Shimla ):
Annadale in Shimla has nine hole course managed by the
army.
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