Playing golf on the greens of rich heritage land is always an exclusive retreat. Golden Triangle Golfing Tour makes sure golfers get ample time to spend on the greens in the company of golden monuments. The golf connection with this tour begins in Delhi with an excursion to Delhi Golf Club, the oldest golf club since 1931. Constructed in company of existing Mughal structures, this golf club is one of a kind in the world. The longest Indian golf course, Jaypee Greens is the next location to play on the choicest tees. The tour furthers in Agra where the tomb in white, Taj Mahal rests in peace. Next golf spot is in Jaipur’s Rambagh Palace Golf Park. Overlooking Jaipur’s palace and forts, golfing experience on this green park is an unmatched experience of playing on royal greens. Indeed, a golden opportunity to explore Golf Tour with Golden Triangle.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi by International Flight
Upon arrival at Delhi airport, meet Incredible India Tour representative for assisted transfers to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 Delhi
Full day enjoy Golf Course at Delhi Golf Club
After breakfast, begin a day long visit to Delhi Golf Club, one of the oldest golfing club in Asia and certainly the oldest in Delhi. Established back in 1911, the golfing green enjoys an exclusive location in the midst of the fifteenth-century estate of the Lodi dynasty. Also, this 220 acre 18 hole golf course has more than two hundred varieties of trees and acts as a bird sanctuary as well. After spending the day in golfing, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03 Delhi
Enjoy the breakfast at the hotel. Around 09:30 am, meet the tour guide, prior to the beginning of Delhi’s sightseeing.
A mixture of Old and New, Delhi delights tourists every second. First in the series of Delhi’s sightseeing is Red Fort, the medieval Mughal fort monument famous for its red-sandstone walls (Red Fort remains closed on every Monday.) A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Red Fort was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan as a residence and is based on the concept of Agra Fort. In front of the Red Fort, there is the imperial avenue known as Chandni Chowk famous as the marketplace.
As we pass through the narrow alleyways of Chandni Chowk, we reach Jama Masjid which is the largest Muslim mosque in India. Next in our sightseeing schedule is the visit to Qutab Minar, the highest tomb minaret in India. Later, visit Humayun’s Tomb and India Gate. This is a 42 meters archway built as a memorial of Indian soldiers killed during the First World War. Watch the famous War Memorial Arch bearing the names of more than 3000 brave soldiers.
Carry on with sightseeing and enjoy the privilege of driving past the Rashtrapati Bhawan / President’s House of India. It was initially constructed as the Imperial residence of the Viceroy in the early 20th century during British rule. Nowadays, it serves as the residence of the President of India and Parliament House. This exclusive circular architecture was built with huge colonnades which house the Upper and Lower House of Parliament. Sum up the day with a visit to the Government secretariat buildings at Connaught Place. This is truly a heart of New Delhi famous as a busy shopping centre area. Enjoy the overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04 Delhi – Jaypee Greens Golf Club (Noida) – Agra (Approx. 205 Kms/ 04 Hours)
After breakfast at hotel, check out Delhi and proceed for Jaypee Greens Golf Club which is located in Noida.
This is the only Greg Norman designed golf course in India till date. Greg Norman is seen with great regard by the golfers worldwide as the premier signature golf course designer and architect. As this golf course is designed by him, one can expect unique experience of golfing here. This 18 hole golf course is also the longest in the country and features 14 shimmering lakes in its periphery.
The golfing grounds at Jaypee Greens have also redefined the concept of championship golf in India, henceforth a must visit attraction for every golf tourist in India.
This 72 par golf course has five kinds of Tees. Out of all, Black is for the Professional Golfers, Gold is exclusively for club members, Blue is for Senior Members, White for Ladies Championship and Red is for kids and regular lady golfers. So whatever level of golfing you do, there is a specific ‘tee’ chart for you. After spending the day at the finest golf course in India, later in the afternoon, drive to Agra. On arrival, check-in at hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05 Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur (Approx. 232 Kms / 06 Hours)
Early morning, visit the world heritage monument and icon of India, the one and only Taj Mahal (The Taj Mahal remains closed on every Friday.) built by Shah Jahan in 1560 as a tribute for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. This commanding structure in Agra is an architectural marvel and a perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from Makrana white marble. This larger than life interpretation in architecture has equally fascinating stories. It is believed that around 20,000 craftsmen were brought together from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy and their collective artistry over 17 years resulted in the mesmerizing Taj Mahal.
After sightseeing, return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, visit Agra Fort.
Agra Fort, on the banks of the river Yamuna, is the imposing structure replete with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period and including the beautiful pearl Mosque which was designed and built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD.
Later proceed to Jaipur (260 Kms / approx. 6 hrs) en route visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri, a world heritage site was built by glorious Mughal emperor Akbar in 1569, in honor of the great Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti. The saint blessed Akbar and prophesized the birth of three sons to the heirless Emperor. He used Fateh pur sikri as his capital for 14 years but slowly abandoned it on grounds of water scarcity. Visit the remarkably graceful buildings like Jama Masjid, tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal Palace, etc during this excursion. Upon arrival in Jaipur transfer to hotel for overnight.
Day 06 Jaipur
Full day enjoy Golfing at Rambagh Golf club.
After breakfast, begin the golfing quest towards Rambagh Palace Golf Park.
One of a kind 18 hole golfing lawn established by a royal family of Jaipur, this golf park has an exclusive aura and feel to it, making it quite unique experience to play on the royal golfing grounds within the Rambagh palatial complex.
One of the most prestigious Golf Clubs in India, Rambagh Golf Course is affiliated to Indian Golfing Union.
This 18 Hole championship course with Par 70 Yardage-6303 (SSS 70) is playable throughout the year and is centrally located in Jaipur.
From here, the golfers can also enjoy the views of the Rambagh Palace Hotel, Moti Doongri Fort, Nahargarh Fort and the Birla Planetarium. Return to the hotel after experiencing royal exhilaration for rest. Evening is free to explore the local colourful markets of Jaipur.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07 Jaipur
If you come to Jaipur and don’t indulge in sightseeing, then you are missing out on an important experience this elegant pink city offers. After breakfast, begin the day with a visit to Amber Fort. This is a hill top fort that recently got recognized as a world heritage site under hilltop forts of Rajasthan.
Upon arriving here, take an elegant way to reach to the hill top via Elephant ride. (Between 0730 am – 1130 am, subject to availability).
Amber is a classic, romantic fort that has assimilated the influences from Rajput and Mughal architecture. Built in the 16th century by Raja Mansingh in red sandstone and white marble, the palace is an interesting place to experience the mightiness of Rajput rulers. Interiors of this palace are fascinating with precious stones and mirror pieces being embedded into the
plaster. Some of the interesting building structures that can be visited during this excursion include Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali.
After this excursion, enjoy a brief photography stop over at Hawa Mahal / the Palace of Winds. Post lunch; visit the Maharaja's City Palace, the former Royal residence. A part of it is still used by royal family of Jaipur. Once you visit this palace, you can’t deny visiting the Royal Armoury Museum. This museum has everything ranging from royal robes, weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. These weapons were used by the royal family. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, another world heritage site in the city is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the City Palace, the observatory boasts 17 large instruments, and strangely many of them still in working condition.
Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 08 Jaipur – Delhi – Out
Breakfast at hotel. Morning free for leisure. Check-Out at 12:00 Hours and drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, direct transfer to International airport to board flight for onward destination.
