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Golf in Himachal Pradesh : |
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| 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 Golf is another sport that is becoming popular
rapidly in Himachal Pradesh. |
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Naldera ( Shimla ) : |
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| Naldera is 22 km. from Shimla and 3,044
meters in altitude. 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. |
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Annandale ( Shimla ) : |
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| Annadale in Shimla has nine hole course
managed by the army and there is another at the exquisite glade of
Khajjiar, 22 km from Dalhousie and 24 km from Chamba but it needs
to be polished once again. Putting greens are available at several
resorts and hotels. Golf courses are also coming up elsewhere in
the state. |
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