India was the first country outside of Great Britain to take up the game of golf. The Royal Calcutta Golf Club, established in 1829, is the oldest golf club in India and the first outside Great Britain. With the growing influence of the British in the Indian empire, the eighteenth century saw a mushrooming of new golf clubs across India.   The Bangalore Golf Club was established in 1876 and the Shillong Golf Club golf course in 1886. In fact Golf had already been played in India for 59 years before the first major course was opened in the USA and Europe in 1888. By the end of the 19th century, India already had a dozen golf clubs.

What makes golfing in India exciting is the diversity of its courses.  There are golf courses in the mountains, plains, deserts and at beach resorts. Most of India's courses are well connected by road, rail and air, and have excellent accommodation facilities.

Golfing in India has come a long way since in beginnings in the early nineteenth century and a large number of Indian players now compete on the international circuit, including the famous Jeev Milkha Singh.  Golf enthusiasts continue to grow in number and new courses are added almost every year.

Day 01 - Arrival Delhi
Arrival Delhi & Transfer to hotel
Delhi - the capital city of modern India has behind it centuries of history which has enriched its culture. Nowhere has tradition blended with modernity on a scale as evident in Delhi - age-old monuments stand side by side with ultra modern hi-rise buildings. Delhi has been the seat of power for centuries. Today old and new city combine to present a harmonious whole offering the traveller elegant shops, broad laburnum-lined avenues, sun-warmed elegant forts and mosques that were once stronghold of Mughal powers and colourful bazaars.
Overnight: The Residence or The Muse – New Delhi

Day 02 - In Delhi
Morning : Proceed to the elite Delhi Golf Club for a morning of golf.
DELHI GOLF CLUB is perhaps the only golf club in the world dotted with the monuments of great historic and archaeological value. This course was originally called the 'Lodhi Golf Course'.  In the 1930's the British ordered their chief of the horticulture department to design a course amongst the picturesque surroundings of the tombs of the Lodhi dynasty of Delhi which date back to the 15th century. The character of the course lies in the rich fauna and flora that it has on either side of the fairways thereby giving prime importance to accuracy in the game. The Delhi Golf club is also home to many professional tournaments including the Indian Open which is part of the prestigious Asian PGA circuit. The club has a popular bar, pub, a swimming pool and a health club.
Afternoon : Visit Old Delhi - Chandni Chowk the main boulevard of Old Delhi lined shops and markets, the Spice Bazaar, Jama Masjid India’s largest mosque and drive past Red Fort  and onto Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi – Father of the Nation.
Overnight : The Residence or The Muse – New Delhi

Day 03 - Delhi ‘Jaypee Greens’ golf course - Agra
After breakfast, depart for Jaypee Greens Resort on the outskirts of Delhi to play a round of golf.  JAYPEE GREENS is a Greg Norman designed 18-Hole Golf Resort. It has as many as 88 bunkers and 14 water bodies pose a welcome challenge to golfers and the lush rolling greens delight them on 7343 yards that make it the longest course in India. It also has Club House, bar, a lounge
and restaurant.
After lunch at Jaypee Greens, drive to Agra (3.5 hours approx)
On arrival, check into the hotel and rest of the evening to relax.

Day 04 - Agra
AGRA : On the right bank of the River Yamuna, Agra reigns over a glorious past created by warriors as skilled in art and architecture as they were on the battlefield. For the lover of art and for the traveller seeking the wonders of India, Agra will not disappoint.
Morning : visit the world’s greatest tribute to love - The Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal.
Followed by visit to Agra Fort, Visit the palaces in the Fort – the Anguri Bagh, Golden Pavilions, Khas Mahal, Diwan-I-Khas, Diwan-I-Am (halls of private & public audience), which are all splendid examples of Mughal architecture.
Overnight : Jaypee Palace Hotel

Day 05 – From Agra - Jaipur  (5 - 6 hrs)
After breakfast leave by car for Jaipur, en-route visiting FATEHPUR SIKRI a city built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water.
Stop en-route for refreshments or a light lunch
On arrival at Jaipur - check into a heritage hotel or a palace hotel
JAIPUR : Built by Sawai Jai Singh, the city of Jaipur is amongst the first of India’s planned cities. The ancient heart of the Pink City still beats in its fairy tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues.  Jaipur has a timeless appeal waiting to be discovered in its colourful bazaars.  Beautiful laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvellous heritage hotels once the residence of Maharajas, makes a trip to the pink city a memorable one.
Overnight : Shahpura House or the Rambagh Palace

Day 06 - In Jaipur
Morning round of golf at Rambagh Palace Polo & Golf Club (18-hole par 72 course)
This 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. 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.

Afternoon visit to Jaipur ‘The Pink City’.
The walled city has been built in accordance with the SHILPA SHASTRA, the ancient Hindu architecture.
Visit the Maharaja’s City Palace which occupies the centre of Jaipur.  It now houses the royal residence and museums with collections of textiles, costumes, armoury, manuscripts, paintings etc.  Also visit the Observatory equipped with instruments of
his own discoveries and design.
Overnight : Shahpura House or the Rambagh Palace

Day 07 - In Jaipur
Morning: After breakfast drive to the Amber fort, passing the Palace of Winds or Hawa Mahal, a landmark of Jaipur.  Ascend the hill on which the fort is situated on elephant back or by jeep.   Visit the Jagmandir (the hall of victory) glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and Temple of Kali.
Afternoon at leisure to explore the colourful bazaars of the Pink City which is a treasure trove of the arts & crafts of Rajasthan
Overnight : Shapura House or the Rambagh Palace hotel

Day 08 – From Jaipur - Gurgaon - Delhi
Morning drive to Gurgaon (outskirts of Delhi)
Lunch followed by a round of golf. The Classic Golf Resort is a signature course of the great Jack ‘Golden Bear’ Nicklaus. The resort covers a 3,000-acre expanse, at the foothills of the picturesque Aravali.  The fusion of international experience with Indian expertise and the constant adherence to quality standards make the Classic Golf Resort a world-class golf course.
The CGR comprises of two courses – an 18-hole Championship Course and a 9-hole canyon course. The championship course plays to 7114 yards from the back tees. The par threes are particularly taxing with the eleventh hole a 224-yard monster with a bunker in front and out of bounds on the left. The course puts up all resistance right down to the 18th hole. The longest hole is the par 5 18th hole that is 580 yards long. The shortest is the par-3 fifth at 170 yards. The fifth makes up for its lack of length by possessing a shallow, undulating and deceptive green that can baffle any golfer. The amphitheatre-like green adds to the challenge. The par 5 14th is also an interesting hole with as many as eight bunkers coming in play.

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Golden Greens Golf & Country Club
This 18-hole par 72, 7100 yards championship course is replete with strategically placed bunkers on meandering fairways which look like olive green crumpled blankets. The contrasting natural scrub changes colour with the seasons just as the surrounding Aravali Hills.  The impression while playing this course will not be that of a golf course having being laid there but that of the fairways having been carved through natural meandering desert dunes. The undulating greens nestled in the mounded areas provide a different challenge and experience every time you hit one. There are dramatic elevation changes and still they look totally natural. Pot bunkers, subtle contouring, gentle swirls, deceptive grassy hollows make perceptions tricky and judging distances extremely challenging. This championship course tests the skills of the most advanced golfer. It seeks not only length but finesse as well. The course demands a large repertoire of shot-making ability and yet provides equal pleasure and challenge to golfers of all skill levels.
Overnight : Hotel Ibis or Park Premier in Gurgaon

Day 9 - Delhi
After breakfast, drive to New Delhi for a tour of the Qutab Minar (carved iron pillar) and then driving on the broad tree-lined avenues of Delhi towards Lutyen’s Delhi with its Presidential Palace and Government Buildings and the India Gate. Lunch at a city restaurant and time for souvenir shopping. 
Time for dinner in a local restaurant before the transfer to the airport for the return flight.

PRICES (valid till 30th April 2013)
Price from Euro 1400pp
Single supplement Euro 600.00

Above rates include following:-

• Meeting & Assistance on arrival / departure at Airpor / Hotel
• Arrival / Departure transfers, sightseeing / excursions and surface travel above using 01 Ac Innova
• Services of English speaking guide during the necessary visits with entrances
• Accommodation for total 08 nights on twin sharing basis with daily breakfast
• Green Fees to Golf Courses as mentioned in the programs
• All presently applicable taxes including service tax

Rates do not include:-

• Any services other than the ones mentioned above
• Visa charges & Airport taxes
• Any extras like table drinks, telephone calls, any tips, laundry etc or any other items of personal  nature
• Still camera or video camera fees
• Any tips to drive / guide / escort
• Any tips to guide / driver
• Any Airfare

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