Taste A Slice of India With The Incredible India Golf Tour

After breakfast, it’s time to try some great shots at the Delhi Golf Club.
Set against the distinct backdrop of Delhi’s atmospheric Lodhi dynasty era monuments and dancing peacocks, the DGC is a glorious blend of history, forest, birdlife, and all this right in the heart of the city. The Club is home to the famed 18-hole Lodhi Golf Course, which plays host to the Asian PGA Tour.
The DGC’s central location makes it one of the busiest courses in the world. With its impeccably manicured fairways and fast greens, its reputation as a great championship course is well deserved.
The shorter 9-hole Peacock Golf Course here came into being when the course was redesigned by Peter Thomson in 1976-77.
For nature enthusiasts, over 300 species of bird delight ‘birdies’ of a different kind with rare glimpses.
After your game of golf, experience Delhi’s unique heritage as you discover not only splendid colonial architecture but also the Mughal legacy in atmospheric monuments and in the evocative lanes of Old Delhi.
Overnight in Delhi.

Morning, leave for Gurgaon to play golf at the Classic Golf & Country Club.
One of India’s first signature and manicured courses, the Classic Golf & Country Club has the approval of none other than Jack Nicklaus, the Golden Bear.
The course at Classic offers a variety of challenges to the golfer: mounded fairways, strategically placed bunkers, water bodies, large greens, and high winds blowing in from the Aravalli hill ranges. Further, this is a 27-hole facility that comprises two courses: the 18-hole, par 72, 7114-yard Championship Course; and the nine-hole, par-34, 2825-yard Canyon Course.
Set against the rugged beauty of the Aravallis, the 300-acre lush green facility makes for natural golfing country – the landscape lending itself to alluring fairways, cunning greens, and engaging waterways.
Designed uniquely, the well balanced golf course mixes shot value and blends holes, rewarding the intelligent, strategic, and precise player.
In the evening, explore Gurgaon’s nightlife with its expansive shopping malls, multi-cuisine restaurants, and buzzing night clubs.
Overnight in Gurgaon.

After breakfast, enjoy another exhilarating day of golf at the beautiful Golden Greens Golf & Country Club.
Designed by Dr Martin Hawtree in the finest ‘links’ tradition, the magnificent Golden Greens Golf & Country Club lies against the spectacular backdrop of the rugged Aravalli hill ranges. Spread over 275 acres, the 18-hole, par 72, 7100 yard Championship Course lends itself to several strategically placed bunkers on olive green meandering fairways
Created in a way that integrates the landscape’s natural elements into the design, the course makes optimum use of windswept dunes, native scrub, deep pot bunkers, and subtly contoured greens to challenge the skills levels of every kind of golfer ranging from the professional to the high handicapper
The course demands length, finesse, precise play, and strategic placing of shots to successfully negotiate it. Playing here is an exceptional experience, little matched elsewhere in the region.
Overnight in Gurgaon.

Morning, drive to Delhi.
Go on a sights tour of the city.
Experience the Delhi of a bygone time, as you exploreiconic landmarks that stand testament to Mughal era architectural splendour – such as the Red fort, Jama Masjid, and Humayun’s Tomb (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Old Delhi, with its 400 year-old web of alleys held together with great big meshes of electric cables, fascinating spice markets, old world mansions, bustling lanes, loud music, and the flavours of brewing tea and delicious street foods, shows you a remarkable and unexpected culture; and an ambience that is a lovely blend of both the past and the present.
The spectacular heart of the city that is Lutyens’ Delhi (or New Delhi), is marked by its Imperial monuments – India Gate, the Parliament, and the Rashtrapati Bhavan (the President’s residence); and of course Connaught Place, the former location of the British Raj in New Delhi. Here, cinema halls, hotels, and shops still stand proud, long after they were built by the British.
Overnight in Delhi.

After breakfast, drive to the Jaypee Greens Golf Resort in Noida to play an exhilarating round of golf.
Developed like a classic style Melbourne sand belt course, the Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort owes its striking design to legendary golfer Greg Norman. Spread over 452 acres, the lush green fairways and the well maintained landscape of the 18-hole, par 72 course look fantastic from the viewpoint of landscape. With its 14 lakes and 88 water bunkers, the course is extremely challenging for amateurs and experts alike and has versatile options for all.
There is yet another golf course at the Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort. Comparatively smaller yet promising with nine holes, two water bodies, and 11 bunkers, it has been designed by Graham Cooke.
Overnight in Noida.

Early morning, drive to Agra.
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel.
Later, go on a sights tour of Agra.
The city of Agra came up on the alluvial plains between the Ganga and the Yamuna rivers. Agra had long been a commercial and religious centre but came into its own when the Mughals established their capital here. Their marvellous and enduring legacy can still be seen in the city’s monuments, forts, and gardens.
Built in the middle of the 17th century, the ethereal Taj Mahal took nearly 20 years, 20,000 workers, and skilled craftsmen and jewellers from Samarkhand, Constantinople, Kandahar, Baghdad, Bukhara, Syria, Persia, Balochistan, and Southern India, to complete!
The white marble mausoleum was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal, who died tragically young. The Taj Mahal is considered to be the greatest monument to love and is also the ‘Seventh Wonder’ of the modern world. With its beautiful minarets, a mosque, fountain, water canals, gardens, and exquisite stone inlay work, the Taj Mahal is truly deserving of its UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
Built in the 16th century by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, the Agra Fort stands testament to his reputation as one of the greatest and most prolific Mughal builders. The majestic Fort’s ramparts are built in red sandstone and rise up to 70 feet in height. Within the Fort’s complex lie the royal harem, an area where the women shopped, the royal quarters, the royal hall etc.
Overnight in Agra.

After breakfast, driveto Jaipur, stopping en route to see Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri (‘Place of Victory’) was the 16th century imperial capital of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar built the city in gratitude and tribute to Salim Chishti, a renowned saint in Sikri. The saint’s grave is in an exquisite marble tomb here, and is now a much revered pilgrimage spot. Fatehpur Sikri is a magnificent complex of forts, palaces, pavilions, courtyards, domes, balconies, cupolas, tanks, baths, and mosques built in red sandstone, mixing elements of Persian, Timurid, and Indian styles. The first planned city of the Mughals, Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After your visit, continue onward to Jaipur.
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel.
Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan’s heroic and fearless warrior kings, is steeped in centuries of history, culture, and royal tradition. The colourful city entices not only with its majestic forts and resplendent palaces but also with the atmospheric bazaars of the original Old City which goes back to the 18th century.
Later, go on a sights tour of Jaipur.
The Amer (or Amber) Fort is around 10 km north of Jaipur. Amer was the capital of the Kachchawa Rajputs for 700 years (1037-1727). The magnificent Fort rests on a hill high above the city and offers a stunning view from the top.
Constructed in a blend of Mughal and Rajput architectural styles, the resplendent City Palace or royal complex has an excellent collection of miniature paintings, carpets, royal memorabilia, and rare astronomical works in Arabic, Persian, Latin, and Sanskrit.
Overnight in Jaipur.

The beautiful Rambagh golf course was created in 1944, and is one of the oldest and most prestigious golf courses in India. The Rambagh Golf Club (RGC) is a part of the luxurious Rambagh Palace Hotel. The challenging 18-hole par 70 championship course lies against the rocky backdrop of the Aravalli Hills. Its lush fairways afford spectacular views of surrounding heritage monuments.
After playing some great golf, enjoy a unique cultural experience in the evening.
Situated about 12 km from Jaipur, Chokhi Dhani is spread over five acres of beautifully landscaped area, and is styled along the lines of a traditional Rajasthani village.By sustaining and encouraging village art and culture, Chokhi Dhani showcases the true spirit of Rajasthan and its rich legacy.
Folk artists perform dance, music, and theatre; and magicians and fortune-tellers show off their remarkable skills. Other attractions here include camel rides and stalls selling beautiful handicrafts.
Authentic Rajasthani fare is served the traditional way –– where you are first seated on the floor and then served to the accompaniment of traditional Rajasthani music.
Overnight in Jaipur.

Morning, check out of your hotel and leave for the Jaipur airport, from where you will board a flight to Mumbai.Upon arrival you will be met by our Representative who will assist with the transfer and check-in at your hotel.
Mumbai is India’s giant commercial and institutional hub. A melting pot of cultures, communities, and faiths, cosmopolitan Mumbai is home to the world’s most prolific film industry, Asia’s largest slum, and the largest tropical forest in an urban zone. The city is equally famed for its evocative colonial-era architecture, fascinating markets, superb restaurants, and fantastic nightlife.
Day at leisure.
Overnight in Mumbai.

After breakfast, head out for a brief session of golf at theBombay Presidency Golf Club.
The Bombay Presidency Golf Club, better known as the BPGC, was founded in 1927 under the name ‘The New Club Ltd’.The course was redesigned by Nelson & Haworth in 2009.
Considering the paucity of land in Mumbai, the BPGC’s golf course is a compact stretch – a par-70 facility measuring to 6148 yards from the Championship Tees. To site an example, the longest hole on this course is the par-5 fourth, measuring to 508-yards. The hole is, incidentally, also the toughest on the course, ranked as it is, No 1 on the Stroke Index.
After an invigorating round, you can enjoy the fare at the highlight of the BPGC – its Restaurant plus Bar.
Evening, explore the city’s malls, catch a movie, try fantastic street foods or enjoy its incredibly vibrant nightlife spots.
Overnight in Mumbai.

Today, experience and enjoy the city with a fascinating sights tour.
Mumbai’s magnificent waterfront landmark, the Gateway of India, with its elegant arches and minarets, was built to commemorate the visit of King George V in 1911.
Located on Elephanta Island, 10 km to the east of Mumbai,in the Arabian Sea, the Elephanta Caves are a network of 5th- 8thcentury CE caves sculptedout of solid basalt rock. There are two groups of caves—the first is a large group of five Hindu caves; the second, a smaller group of two Buddhist caves. The Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Discover the supremely efficient self-organised trade that has been a feature of the city for over a century. Every day, Mumbai's 5000-odd dabbawalas (tiffin box delivery man) deliver some 200,000 lunchboxes of fresh, warm, home-cooked food from homes to offices in the city.
See Mumbai’s vast heritage of monuments and historic landmarks such as the Gateway of India, Fountain and Kala Ghoda, Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach, Fort Area, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus), and many others.
Built by the British in 1890, the iconic Dhobi Ghat is today one of the world’s biggest open air laundry sites and is considered a heritage spot in Mumbai.
Marine Drive, Mumbai’s most famous boulevard, adorns the bay in a dramatic arc of street lights dubbed the Queen’s Necklace; and is lined with several Art Deco-style buildings from the 1930s-40s.
Overnight in Mumbai.

Today, drive to Lonavla to play golf at the gorgeous Aamby Valley Golf Resort.
Set amidst the beautiful Sahyadri hills and a massive expanse of water in the form of a lake, the facility transports you to an altogether different world.Established by the Sahara Group, the Resort is spread across 256 acres of land within which lies nestled a par 72 18-hole 7087-yard golf course. The facility was designed by David Hemstock, a British Golf Architect and a senior member of the EIGCA. The unique feature of the course here is that it was the very first golf course in India to be entirely flood-lit.
For the serious golfer, the Aamby Valley Golf Resort offers a state-of-the-art, British PGA Certified Golf Academy. The Academy houses, in addition to 24 practice bays, three air-conditioned Teaching Bays equipped with the latest GASP (Golf Analysis System for Professionals) Teaching Software.
After your game of golf, drive to Pune.
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel.
Overnight in Pune.

Today, play a round of golf at the Oxford Golf & Country Club.
The Oxford Golf Course is a monster 7364-yard facility that promises to test your golfing skills to the hilt. Built on 136 acres of property, this Phil Ryan designed 18-hole course is shaped like a horse-shoe. Not only is this course flanked by the Sahyadri Hills on three sides but also the undulation translates itself into an 88-metre height difference between the lowest and highest points on the golf course.
The Oxford Golf & Country Club won the Asia’s ‘Best Maintained Course in Asia-Pacific’ second runner-up award in 2012 as well as the ‘Best Course in India’ runner-up award in 2012.
Overnight in Pune.

After breakfast, drive to Mumbai, stopping en route to visit the Shaniwar Wada Palace.
The Peshwas’ (the Maratha kings) citadel-like Shaniwar Wada (wada is a fortress-like home) was built in 1736 but destroyed in a fire in 1828. You can still see its outer walls, and the entrance with spikes to deter enemy elephants. There’s also a sound and light show here every evening.
Upon arrival in Mumbai, check in to your hotel.
Overnight in Mumbai.

Today, you will be taken to the Mumbai airport from where you board your flight for your onward destination.
Namaste!