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Most people don't consider Nepal as a golfing
Nation. As a matter of fact Nepal has three golf
courses. Nepal has a mostly balmy climate which
makes golfing an enjoyable experience. Not only
that, the scenic and rugged settings of this
Himalayan country offers a spectacular back drop to
your golfing game. Nepal runs a championship serious
on its courses once a year. Any other time it is
possible to play for pleasure on these courses.
Nepal's golf courses vary from 9 to 18 holes. Being
developed by world class course designers the
courses are on par with the best in Asia. Not only
are the courses scenic but they will challenge your
golf game. So if you are a serious or recreational
golfer why not take a golfing holiday with a
difference.
The three golf courses in Nepal are below:
Gokarna Forest Resort
Built to USGA standards and specifications crafted
and designed by leading landscape Architect David
Melay Leidd under the direction of Turf grass
manager James Leidd and in conjunction with the
Gleneagles Golf Development Committee. This is one
of the finest and most spectacular golf courses,
half an hour drive from Kathmandu.
This course is set in Gokarna forest which has
undulating dog legged greens which wander their away
amongst lush 100 years old forest. Look up from your
tee shot here and you can see cynical monkeys and
spotted deer watching your progress, back dropped by
the snowy peaks of the Langtang Range. This is a par
72 - 6,715 yard golf course.
Royal Nepal Golf Courses
Established in 1917 this is the first and oldest
golf course in Nepal. His majesty late King Mahendra
Bir Bikram Shah Dev, along with many other members
of the Royal family used to patron this club. It's
also popular with visiting foreign dignities. This
challenging 9 holes golf course is the home to 25
annually held golf tournaments and host the only
Nepal open tournament for professionals.
This course is only 10 minutes drive from the city
centre. It is a challenging course which offers
stunning views of Ganesh and Langtang Himal. This
course boasts the largest and most Modern club house
in Nepal so after your game you can enjoy a meal and
a refreshing beer.
Yeti Golf Course
This golf course situated in Pokhara, one of the
pretties in the world. It is located 30 ft above the
lush green gorge of the Seti River. It is only 9
hole golf course but with the alternative tees, pin
positions and greens you can easily do 18 holes
without feeling like you are repeating yourself.
Some of the tee shots require you to hit your ball
across the Seti gorge an intimidating prospect even
for the most experienced golfers.
At this course is a pro-golf shop and a small club
house. Yeti Golf course is part of the Fulbari spa
and resort. This resort offers a special value
packages all year round.
Suggested Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Airport and transferred to Hotel.
Day 02: Play Royal Golf Course.
Day 03: In the morning mountain flight, PM
Sightseeing
Day 04: Drive Pokhara and boating on Phewa Lake.
Day05: Play at Fulbari, morning or afternoon as you
like
Day 06: In Pokhara- you have the option of playing
at Fulbari again or sightseeing
Day 07: Fly back to Kathmandu and sightseeing in
Bhuktapur. Over night there.
Day 08: Drive to Gorkarna and Play 18 holes.
Day 09: Departure
This is our standard packages but we can manage any
combination of courses and activities for you or just a
one day golf game at anyone of the courses. Please
contact us for
more details.
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