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Golf Courses in Shimla

Golf, a game of skill and endurance, a game of sophistication and leisure is also becoming a popular game for elite business class. The business men and the other players find a glorious refuge in golf, which is played in scenic surroundings and the vast open spaces of the golf green. Today, the golf courses of Shimla are becoming very popular with the people, who just want to relax and play golf in their leisure time.  There are many golf courses in Shimla, which are very popular with this class.

Golf Courses in Shimla


Naldehra Golf Course

Naldehra Golf Course, ShimlaOne of the most unusual courses in the country, Naldehra Golf Course is perched at the high attitude of 2,200 above the sea level.

It is situated under the thick mane of Deodar trees, the Himalayan Cedar. Today, it is an 18 holes par 68 golf course which has 18 Tees and 16 greens.

The golf course is designed on the long sloping glade. It is known as the most challenging golf course in India.

History of the Naldehra Golf Course

One of the oldest golf courses in India, Naldehra Golf Course is the legacy of Lord Curzon, who visited this place in 1905. He was so mesmerized by the beauty of this place; he named his third daughter as Alexandra Naldehra after the place. He used to come here often and camp here for many days continuously. Eventually, he established a golf course on his camping site. Today, it is one of the most scenic golf courses in India. This golf course has considerable character with the wide view of the Himalayan ranges, which is surrounded by thick forests. The natural scenery becomes complete with an ancient temple near the golf greens which is built in the traditional style.

History of Naldehra Golf Course, Shimla

Originally, it was a 9 holes golf course with the same greens which were repeated with the different tees. But, with the time, the management realized the requirement of adding some diversity to the golf course. For this purpose, they added some more greens and tees without challenging or altering the topography of the course. Due to this addition, this course has become unique when it is compared to the other golf courses which you have visited for playing. It also offers the golfers to explore a unique character, a sense of the originality and the adventure which is rolled into a round of the golf game. From the golf player’s perspective, the experience and the challenge which is offered by the Naldehra Golf Club is very rare. This is definitely an experience which should be endured by all the golfers at the least once in a lifetime.

Information about the Naldehra Golf Course

The Naldehra Golf Course is divided into 2 parts by a road, which connects it with Shimla and other neighboring villages and the towns. As the local people commute to other towns, a golfer hitting across the road, is a common sight for them. A unique part of the design of the course is seeing the golfers hitting above the pine trees and across the road.  You can also see them hitting the ball, over the deep ravine and the up the sharp slopes to reach the greens.

The beauty of Naldehra Golf Course

As it is par 68, the golf course is not so long, but the terrain is characterized with elevated greens, lot of slopes, tees and also surrounded with the thick forests. While playing golf on this unique course, the golfer also encounters other hurdles such as out-of-bound factors. Every hole on this golf course is riddled with the out-of-bound areas. This combined with the difficult walks over the hills; one is bound to gasp for the breath sometime or other. So, playing on this golf course, one has to endure the golfing test as well as the physical test.

Best Months for Golf

The Naldehra Golf Course is open all around the year. But, the best season for the golf starts from April and continues to the October. Most of the golfers visit the place during the monsoon months that is from July to September. These are the months when naturally watered turf is springy and rich. The yardage also increases in the monsoon months.

Amenities provided by Naldehra Golf Course

Naldehra Golf Course provides some amenities to the golfers, who visit the golf course to play in their vacation. It include the services of the caddy, Driving range, practice putting range and Golf set rental.

It also includes the facilities like:
  • Pro Shop,
  • Food &Beverage facilities,
  • Water,
  • Changing room and Shower and
  • Lodging and Boarding


Facts about Naldehra Golf Course

This golf course was built in 1905. The nine holed golf course at 3791 yards at 68 par. The golf course is located at the 7200 high attitude. There is no weekly holiday. The longest hole in the golf course is Hole no. 6 at 431 yards at par 5. The shortest hole in the golf course is hole no. 3 at 132 yards at Par 3.

About Naldehra Golf Course

The toughest hole is Hole no. 6 at 431 yards at par 5. The slope and course rating is 113 and 60.4. The golf course’s grass is green. The fairway of the course is local grass and rough.


Distance from Naldehra Golf Course

Naldehra Golf Course, one of the oldest golf courses in world is located at one of the most serene and lovely surroundings. It is very located very near to the Shimla city. Most of the golf enthusiasts live in the city and play here regularly.

From the City: 20.7 km
From Shimla Railway Station: 25.5 km
From Shimla Airport: 16 km

Address of Naldehra Golf Course
Naldehra
PO Durgapur
Shimla – 171012
Phone No.: 0177 274 7656

Annandale Golf Course

Annandale Golf Course or Army Atrac Golf Course, near Shimla is managed by Army. It is nine holed golf course which just open for Army personnel and the selected govt. officials. These golf enthusiasts stay in the nearby resorts and play in this golf course in their vacations. If any foreign citizen wants to play here, he requires special permission from the govt. In addition to that, there are many resorts in Shimla, who have put mini-golf courses for their guests inside the compounds. Today, Shimla is one of best golf sports destinations, where the golf enthusiasts visit regularly in their vacation for a round of golf.

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