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Golf in Himachal Pradesh :- |
| 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. |
| 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, 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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