NALDEHRA GOLF COURSE

The Naldehra Golf Course is located in the outskirts of Shimla, and is one of the oldest golf courses in the country. The golf course was established in the 1890s by Lord Curzon and was named after his daughter Alexandra Naldehra.

This comes after he was impressed with the sheer beauty this place offered. This golf course has 18 holes and is apt for both beginners and seasoned golf players. So if you are a beginner, you can take a basic training course by paying a nominal fee before you start playing here. The golf course is maintained by the Tourism Department of the Government of Himachal Pradesh. Even if you are planning not to spend a day but planning a long stay, the golf course comes with accommodation. There is also a restaurant that serves delicious food with the best views of the Himalayan mountains. Either way you are assured of a memorable time by playing golf and staying in the premises.

Highlights

• Experience the best of Shimla by campaign and being surrounded by nature at all times of the year.
• Walk around Mall Road and check out the different types of stores that sell pottery, handicrafts, rugs, and jewellery.
• Travel in the Kalka-Shimla toy train and enjoy the views worth admiring as it passes through tunnels and bridges.
• Hike to the Chadwick Falls in Glen forest and witness the grandeur as it pours from a height of 1500 metres, followed by a picnic and some trekking.
• Visit the Himachal State Museum and learn about the history by checking out the artistic objects like tools, coins, utensils and traditional clothing.

How To Reach

By Car: The Naldehra golf course is 20 kilometres away from the city centre and it will take around one hour to reach by travelling using the state highway 13. Even if you do not have your own car, you can take the local taxis to help you get to the place. 

By Bus: Take a bus to the Shimla bus stand which is 20 kilometres away from the golf course. From there, you can reach the museum with a one hour drive. 

By Train/ metro: Take the Kalka-Shimla train to Shimla railway station. Once you get down at Shimla railway station, the golf course is almost 20 kilometres away from the museum. You can reach the golf course with a one hour drive from the railway station.

Best Time To Visit

July to September is the best time to plan your visit as this is the time when the monsoons are over and the golf course is well moisturised for a game. The place is also misty, creating a surreal look to play the game.

Golf course is open on all days, but you can visit this place on the weekdays as this is the time when the crowds are comparatively less.

The best time of the day to plan your visit will be the afternoons as the climate will be pleasant and the sky will be clear for playing the game.

Other Essential Information

• Even if you are not well versed with the game, you can pay a nominal fee and learn how to play the game. 
• The golf course comes alive especially during competitions that attract a lot of tourists which is worth checking out.
• The golf course is so picture-worthy, so don’t forget to click pictures of the stunning campus.
• The campus is vast and will require a lot of walking through elevated terrains, so be prepared accordingly.
• There is an ancient Nag temple in the golf course that you can visit during leisure time.