Highlights :
India's courses are a
golfer's paradise - play amidst the widest, open green
spaces, mountain-ranges, ruins, historical monuments and
breath-taking views, as you witness the wondrous sights
and sounds of India. This tour takes the participating
members to the finest Golf courses in India.
Day 01 Arrive Mumbai
The romance and colour of India greets you as you
disembark from your aircraft in Mumbai - a
 Metropolis of
energy and vitality.
Our representative escorts you to the HOTEL LEELA
KEMPINSKI - set in 11 acres of lush green gardens,
pools, waterfalls, where one is mildly surprised to see
a deer come up and nibble at your feet. the driveway is
long, winding and barely prepares one for the sight of
the hotel building soaring over the tops of carefully
manicured red palms of the South India. Everywhere one
sees exotic plants from all over the world - Ginger and
Halicunia from Hawaii, orchids from Thailand, creeping
Plumeria and Hibiscus, the Mexican carpet grass. One is
enchanted by the fragrant Manoranjitam which comes from
the land of epic Mahabharta Hills in Nepal. On the
arrival at the hotel, ladies in authentic local costumes
greet you with garlands and anoint your forehead with
the traditional red “tikka”. Afterwards, relax with a
welcome drink.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 In Mumbai
This morning breakfast at THE WATERFALLS - situated at
the lobby level. The Waterfall is Leela’s 24 hrs
restaurant facing an exotic, landscape waterfall. Later
enjoy golf at - “the 110 acre Mumbai Presidency Golf
Club at Chembur, a green heaven amidst a concrete
jungle.” Founded in 1827, the par 70, 18 whole courses
was redesigned by Peter Thompson to international
standards. Presidency’s fairways are narrow and tight,
but its green is undoubtedly the best in the country.
The real test at Presidency, however, is the variable
and shifting sea breeze, which could fox even the most
experienced player. The fifth hole is one of the most
challenging on the Mumbai course.” This afternoon city
tour will take you to all of Mumbai’s best known
landmarks; the impressive Gateway of India - built in
1911, the handsome Prince of Wales Museum - famous for
it’s collection of miniature paintings, Marine Drive -
Mani Bhawan, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. This evening
dinner at KHYBER restaurant which establishes a sense of
occasion - a reminder of the ephemeral stuff dreams are
made of. Overnight at hotel
Day 03 In Mumbai
This morning after breakfast depart for the Presidency
Golf course. After a round of golf return to the hotel.
Afternoon relax at the hotel. Evening enjoy a drink at
the FIORELLA - the only Italian restaurant in Mumbai.
Fiorella has got rave reviews for its North Italian
fare. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Mumbai – Bangalore (
Flight )
Morning transfer to airport to board flight for
Bangalore - founded in 1537 by Kempegowda, a far sighted
local chieftain. Bangalore has blossomed into one of
Asia’s fastest growing cities. Bangalore combines the
vibrant pace of a modern metropolis with a quaint old
world charm. Perched at a height of 3250 feet above sea
level, its salubrious climate plays host to innumerable
parks, gardens, lakes and verdant tree - lined avenues
that give it the sobriquet “The Garden City”. Bangalore
is a mullet-faceted jewel with modern marvels, historic
monuments, bustling shopping plazas, tranquil walking
paths, rustling silk and fragrant sandal wood, exotic
cuisine and friendly people. In the older parts of the
city, streets still seem to be under the spell of the
rambling grace of the colonial times. And in a city that
still echoes the bygone age of leisure, luxury and
unhurried splendor, WELCOMGROUP WINDSOR MANOR SHERATON
recreates the Imperial life-style with matchless
elegance.
Our representative escorts you to the Hotel Windsor
Manor Sheraton - A wondrous white edifice in the heart
of Bangalore with modern amenities, to give you the best
of both worlds. Here everything is reminiscent of the
Imperial way of life viz. wrought - iron lamps, ceilings
touched with gold, hunting prints, Queen Anne chairs and
others. Its bay windows overlook - green lawns, its
colonnade balconies and verandhas - a twentieth century
tribute to an age of elegant bungalows, splendid
banquets and good living.
Afternoon visit the Bangalore Golf Club - founded in
June 1876 AD which is the second oldest in India. It has
also the distinction of hosting the oldest inter-club
tournament in the country with Chennai which started in
1878 AD and is played alternatively at Bangalore and
Chennai. In the days when railways and aircraft were
still things of the future, golfers often traveled as
much as 300 kms on horse back and in bullock carts to
participate in the tournament. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 In Bangalore
This morning you visit the Vidhan Soudha - housing the
State Legislature and secretariat, which was conceived
and executed by Kengal Hanumanthaiya, the then Chief
Minister in 1956. It is built entirely of Bungler
granite in the Neo Dravidian style. Directly opposite,
there stands the Gothic structure of the Attara Kacheri
which houses the State High Court”. The High Court
building was completed in 1868 and stands in the
splendor of the Cubbon park laid out in 1864 by
Lieutenant General Sir Mark Cubbon. The Lalbagh Garden
laid out in 1760 by Hyder Ali has an area of 240 acres.
The glass house, inspired by the Crystal Palace in
London is a fovourite spot in Lalbagh. The Bangalore
Palace, built in 1887 by a Wodeyar King, is today a
favorite spot for picnickers and film - makers, with its
vast grounds and Tudor style architecture. Afternoon
enjoy golf at Bangalore Golf Club.
Evening enjoy a drink at The Royal Derby, like the
regency pub back home, with typically English decor
right down to the Axminster carpet, spirits soar high at
the royal derby amidst the sparkle and crystal.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Bangalore –
Coimbatore – Ooty By Road
Morning transfer to airport to board flight for
Coimbatore.
Our representative escorts you to Ooty - crowning the
Nilgiris Mountains is the town of Ooty. The blue
mountains as the Nilgiris literally means, seem to be
permanently enveloped in a hue of blue.
On arrival check-in at HOTEL TAJ SAVOY - located high on
a hillside. The Savoy surpasses your dreams of a perfect
hotel. In harmony with its natural surroundings, its
architecture is leisurely yet luxurious, flawlessly
preserving the mood of Old England.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 In Ooty
This morning visit the Ooty Golf course - The golf
course follows the soft contours of downland, with it’s
tonsured affect of tree bare heights ringed with gorse
and thickly wooded copse of eucalyptus, oak,
rhododendron and fir in the hollows, the course is
surrounded by the thickly wooded Avalanche range. After
a golfing round return to the hotel. Evening enjoy a
drink at CANTERBURY BAR which offers welcome break in
good cheer, which sets the mood high with its old
English ambience.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Ooty - Coimbatore –
Madras
 Transfer to Coimbatore to board flight for Chennai-
founded 350 years ago; it is one of India’s major
cities. A major port on India’s Eastern Coast, it is the
hub of industry and commerce in South India. Old Forts,
Churches and Temples are interesting contrast to the
city’s grand commercial avenues, opulent cinemas and
modern housing.
Our representative escorts you to HOTEL TAJ COROMANDEL -
nestling in a neighborhood of sprawling oaks, cool
summer bungalows restful quiet situated in the heart of
city and the hotel offers the finest facilities to
discerning travelers.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 In Chennai
This morning visit the Chennai Gymkhana Club founded in
1886. Unique for been situated within the 2400 meter
oval of the Guindy race course which offers a
challenging game. The fairways at Guindy are flat and
fast and encircled by the out-of-bound race track. The
greens are lush and well maintained and also
strategically located, mostly along the track. The first
hole on this course is an easy looking par 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 three at 170
yards, with a trickily green at a gradient of almost 30
degrees.
This afternoon you visit the National Art Gallery and
Museum which houses, among many priceless treasures -
the famous 10th century bronze. “Siva Nataraja”, typical
of medieval South Indian art. You will also visit the
Cathedral of San Thome and St. Mary’s Church, the oldest
Anglican Church in India. Several notable people were
married here including Elihu Yale, later to found the
Yale University. Note the pretty stained glass windows
and elegant cane seating. Evening enjoy a drink at Fort
St. George bar a contemporary bar that serves a variety
of cocktails and liqueurs. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 Chennai - Kolkata (
Flight )
This morning enjoy round of Golf at the course.
Evening transfer to airport to board flight for Calcutta
- the largest Indian city, it is situated on the banks
of the Hooghly river and is home of over ten million
people. On August 24, 1690, Job Charnock the head of the
British East India Comp any came to Bengal and
established a factory in a village called Kalikatha and
the area came to be known as Calcutta.
Our representative escorts you to the Hotel THE OBEROI
GRAND - a Victorian land mark in the very heart of
bustling Calcutta. Marbled corridors, majestic columns,
antique crystal of tradition with contemporary
excellence. A sojourn into a world of quite elegance and
old world charm blended with the conveniences of modern
living.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 In Kolkata
ROYAL GOLF CLUB
This morning visit The Royal Calcutta Golf club is the
oldest golf club in India and the first outside Britain.
The country over which the Royal Calcutta course is laid
was originally paddy fields, and the course is
consequent very flat. Successive committees have built
mounds and planted thousand of trees and shrubs. But the Royal’s conspicuous features are its strategically
located water tanks and natural water hazards. The most
significant are the two large tanks across the tenth
fairway, 457 yards, and par four holes. From the tee,
the tiger line is over the first hand and must carry all
of 230 yards The safer route to the right leaves a very
long second tank, a good 100 yards wide, to small
undulating green wickedly trapped all around. Green at
Royal are small by modern standards, but undulations
make them tricky and there is little nap. From the tee
the course looks deceptively easy but its strength lies
in its par fours and to score requires good long and
medium irons. Afternoon sightseeing tour of city
visiting the Jain temple, Zoological gardens, Victoria
Memorial, drive past Howrah Bridge, Dalhousie square,
Fort Williams, Secretariat buildings and Old Court house
street.
Evening enjoy a drink at THE JUNCTION - the perfect
rendezvous for an anytime cocktail. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 In Kolkata
This morning enjoy golf at Royal Golf course.
Afternoon at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 Kolkata – Delhi (
Flight )
This morning transfer to airport to board flight for
Delhi -India’s splendid capital. Founded on the sight of
several cities it has been the
 seat of power for
centuries. Today Old and New city combine to present a
harmonious whole offering the traveler elegant shops,
broad laburnum lined avenues, sun warned elegant forts
and mosques that were once stronghold of Mughal powers
and colorful bazaars.
Our representative escorts you to HOTEL THE OBEROI - a
historic hotel surrounded by green lawns and stately
trees. Renowned for its gracious elegance and old world
charm, it has spacious rooms. The ancient monuments of
Old Delhi make this hotel a favorite haunt of the
visitors to India’s capital city.
This afternoon enjoy golf at DELHI GOLF CLUB.
Originally located in an area more than twice its
present size, the course at Delhi Golf club was
consolidated to its present 220 acres in 1950. Like the
rest of Delhi, its golf course is also laid out on a
part of India’s history. Carved out of a portion which
was the estate of the Lodhi rulers, it has in its
precincts a collection of interesting tombs and
monuments. On a hillock behind the seventh green is the
landmark of Bara Khamba or Twelve Pillars a splendid
ruined mausoleum of the Afghan Lodhi dynasty with a
solitary nameless tomb. The Delhi golf course is also a
sanctuary for over 300 species of birds and the golfer
is often startled by the rain dance of the Peacock or
the scurrying of a partridge. The 6972 yards. par 72,18
hole golf course was redesigned by Peter Thompson in
1977-78, and got a major fillip when it was chosen to
host the first ever golf tournament at the Asian Games
in 1982. More than 500 golfers walk into history every
day, as they play the country’s busiest course.
Evening we have Welcome Cocktail at our Chairman’s
palatial residence. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 In Delhi
This morning enjoy golf at Noida Golf Course which has
lush green fairways bounded by grooves of trees which
finnel out onto the green. Each fairway has its own
distinctive fragrance, depending on the species of trees
planted there. The green are probably the truest in the
country and have to be read very carefully. A game of
golf can be pleasantly interrupted by the chirping of
birds. This afternoon you will start sightseeing tour of
Old Delhi. An aura of history is everywhere in Old
Delhi. Red Fort with its majestic ramparts and Jama
Masjid one of the Asia’s largest mosques form the hub.
You will also make a stop at Rajghat - Ma hatama Gandhi’s
final resting place.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 In Delhi
This morning enjoy a round of golf at Delhi Golf Club.
Afternoon you will start sightseeing of New Delhi - well
planned with wide tree lined avenues, fountains and
parks. Colonial architecture dominates this part of the
city, Emperor Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar complex,
dating back to the 12th century. You will also drive
along the ceremonial avenues of Rajpath and view the
splendid Presidential Palace, the circular parliament
house and impressive diplomatic enclave. Evening
farewell dinner at our Chairman’s palatial residence.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 16 Delhi – Overseas (
Flight)
Your Indian golf experience comes to an end as you are
transferred to International airport to board your
homebound flight.
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