The Signature of Golf Tour
Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Agra - Delhi - Hasanpur - Delhi
Day 1 : Depart Europe
Depart Europe by an International flight. Overnight enroute.
Day 2 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi early in the morning. Welcome and assistance on arrival at Delhi
airport and transfer to the hotel. On arrival, check-in to your rooms.
Delhi - the capital of India, is a fascinating city with complexities and
contradictions, beauty and dynamism, where the past co-exists with the present.
Many dynasties ruled from here and the city is rich in the architecture of
its monuments. Delhi is not only the present metropolis of India but also
a Necropolis. Because of its location, being on the banks of the river Yamuna,
many cities have risen and fallen over the last five millenniums.
Morning rest at the hotel to get over the Jet lag. Lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon proceed on a tour of New Delhi visiting Qutab Minar, a Tower of
Victory, built in the 12th century by Qutbuddin Aibak. Within its spacious
courtyard stands the Iron Pillar, which dates back to the 4th century AD.
The pillar has puzzled scientists, as its iron has not rusted in all these
centuries. Also visit the tomb of Humayun - a magnificent structure in red
sandstone and white marble is one of the finest examples of the garden tomb,
and a precursor to the Taj Mahal. Its proportionate spaces, double dome and
refined elegance are characteristic of Mughal architecture. Drive past India
Gate, the memorial of the First World War and drive along the road that leads
from there to Rashtrapathi Bhawan - the residence of the President of India
which is flanked by the houses of Parliament and the Government Secretariat
buildings.
Evening : Welcome Dinner at a nice venue. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 3 : Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning : Visit the DLF Golf & Country Club for your 1st round of Golf.
DLF Golf and Country Club is located in Gurgaon, 20 kms from Delhi. This "Signature
Course" has been designed by the world renowned Arnold Palmer. This beautiful
parkland has five sparkling lakes, meandering streams, a variety of flora and
fauna and is a par 72, 7,070 yards, 18 hole course. It boasts of world class
fairways and fast and true greens.
This course also holds the distinction of being the only course in the country
to offer 18 - holes of "Night Golf", thus making golfing a pleasurable
experience even in the night.
Lunch will be provided at the restaurant at the Golf Club. Return to the hotel
in the late afternoon.
Optional - relax at the health club and enjoy a steam bath, a sauna or Jacuzzi.
You can also have a yoga session or a relaxing massage. You can even go for
another round of golf at the course or practice at the driving range.
Rest of the afternoon at leisure for independent activities.
Dinner at " The Kebab Factory" - an Indian specialty restaurant located
at hotel Radisson, enroute to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 4 : Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning proceed on a city tour visiting the historic Red Fort and the Jama Masjid,
India's largest mosque from the outside. See the colourful bazaar of Chandni
Chowk and take a cycle rickshaw ride through the back streets of Old Delhi.
Afternoon at leisure for a short rest or for some independent activities.
Early Evening : Proceed to the DLF Golf & Country Club for your 2nd round
of Golf. Enjoy the pleasure of the night Golf at this 18 hole course.
Dinner at the Club House and return to Delhi. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 5 : Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel.
Late morning : We now proceed to the challenging Jaypee Greens Golf Course for
our 3rd round of Golf.
The Jaypee Greens Golf Course is located in Greater Noida, 40 minutes from
Delhi. This "Signature Course" has been designed by the world renowned
Greg Norman. The Course is an international 18 hole championship course, the
longest in India at 7,343 yards, boasting 88 bunkers and 14 water bodies.
This surface quality is a first for India. The bunkers are filled with snow-white
sand, brought directly from mines. All 18 holes are linked by well planned cart
paths and world class cart equipment for comfortable, convenient and faster
games. The strategic placement of water and sand hazards close to the playing
areas add to the excitement of playing this course, making it more challenging.
Lunch will be on the lawns of the Club House.
Optional : Another round at the course or practice at the driving range. You
can also have a session at the Health Club, with its various facilities (on
direct payment basis).
Dinner at the "Spice Route" at Hotel Imperial - an exclusive specialty
restaurant, serving Oriental cuisine. This restaurant has earned for itself
an international reputation as being one of the finest in Asia. Overnight in
Delhi.
Day 6 : Delhi - Agra - Delhi
Early morning transfer to the railway station to board train for Agra. Breakfast
will be served on board the train.
Agra is famous as the home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Taj
Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces
in Agra is a vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary Mughal Empire.
Agra was their capital for nearly a hundred years from 1564. Agra is known for
its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone, by artisans who are hereditary
craft persons. The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery
and leather shoes.
Meeting and assistance on arrival at Agra Railway station and drive to Fatehpur
Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri is the exquisite city built by Akbar the Great in 1569, in red
sandstone, with its forts, palaces and mosques, and abandoned 14 years after
its creation due to political reasons. Diwan-i-am - a vast courtyard in which
the emperor gave daily public audience, Diwan-i-khas - a large quadrangle where
all the major functions of the palace took place, Pachisi court, the emperor's
private living quarters, Jodha Bhai's palace, Mariam's palace, Birbal's palace,
Hawa Mahal and Panch Mahal are some of the important buildings of this residential
complex.
Return to Agra for lunch.
Afternoon proceed on a city tour visiting the Agra Fort, built by three Mughal
Emperors starting from Akbar the Great in 1565 AD, which is a masterpiece of
design and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite buildings
including the Moti Masjid, Jahangir's Palace, Khas Mahal and the Sheesh Mahal,
Diwane-i-Am, Diwane-i-Khas and Musamman Burj, where Emperor Shah Jahan, the
fifth Mughal Emperor, died a prisoner. Later visit the Taj Mahal - the inimitable
poem in white marble. Built over a period of 22 years, by the Mughal Emperor
Shah Jahan in 1630, for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains,
it is one of the seven modern wonders of the World.
Evening transfer to the railways station to board the train for Delhi. Assistance
on arrival at New Delhi railway station and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and
overnight in Delhi.
Day 7 : Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning : visit the Delhi Golf Course for your 4th round of Golf (this course
is right in the heart of Delhi).
Delhi Golf Course - was built in 1920's by the British Government and is spread
over 176 acres of land. The unique feature of this Golf Course is the thick
jungles linings and the second cut. The fairways are wide here, but the presence
of jungles imposes mental restriction on the game plan of every player. The
large and immaculate USGA-standard greens - many of which are two-tiered -
are surrounded by well-placed bunkers, with the jungle closing in on them.
This puts a premium on a good approach shot. The "signature hole"
of the DGC is the par-4 ninth. The fairway on this 432-yard long hole is so
tight for the first 250 yards, that you almost have to walk sideways to reach
the ball after your tee shot. On the right of the landing area is a huge wire
netting of the 5th tee. The multi-sloped green is elevated and resembles an
island in the midst of four ocean-like bunkers.
Lunch will be on the lawns of the Club House. Dinner will be at Hotel. Overnight
in Delhi.
Day 8 : Delhi - Hasanpur
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning check out of the hotel and drive to ITC Classic Golf Course. On arrival,
check in to your Luxury Tent.
This morning, you play your 5th Round of Golf at the ITC Classic Golf Course.
The ITC Classic Golf Course is a sprawling "Signature Course" designed
by Jack Nicklaus on a 300 acre area, and is situated at the foothills of the
Aravalli range. It has two courses, an 18-hole Championship course and a nine-hole
Canyon Course. Since the Golf Course is a young course, the biggest threat
for golfers are the huge bunkers and the wind, which can pick up without warning.
The longest hole is the par-5 18th hole that is 580 yards long. The shortest
is the par-3 fifth at 170 yards. The fifth makes up for its lack of length
by possessing a shallow, undulating and deceptive green that can baffle any
golfer. The par-5 14th is also an interesting hole with as many as eight bunkers
coming in play.
Lunch at the Restaurant at the Club House.
Optional - relax at the health club and enjoy a steam bath, a sauna or Jacuzzi.
You can also have a yoga session or a relaxing massage. You can even go for
another round of golf at the course or practice at the driving range. (on
direct payment basis)
Evening
: Bar-be-Que Dinner at the Resort. Overnight in Hasanpur.
Day 9 : Delhi
Breakfast at the Resort.
Morning : Your last and 6th Round of Golf at the ITC Classic Golf Course. Lunch
at the Restaurant at the club house.
Afternoon at leisure for independent activities.
Evening : Farewell Dinner at "The Kebab Factory" - an Indian specialty
restaurant located at hotel Radisson, en route to the airport.
After the Dinner, transfer to the International airport for flight back home.
Day 10 : Depart Delhi
Depart Delhi by an International flight.
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