Himalayan Golf Club – POKHARA :The Ultimate in Golfing Adventure
Just
7 kilometers from the center of Pokhara city
is the recently completed pro-championship
designed 9 holes golf course which is located
in a spellbindingly beautiful amphitheater
like setting of a river canyon scene with
a breathtaking panoramic view of the Annapuma
Himalayan range. The Club house is perched
on the edge of balcony land 250 feet above
the river canyon from where you have a bird
eye view below of the golf course with scenes
of stunning canyon walls dotted with eagles
nest, waterfalls. and the soothing sight and
sound of the Himalayan snowfed river meandering
through the golf course. Golfers will find
the course challenging and invigorating to
play on.
The course has been designed and constructed
by an Ex British Army Sandhurst Commissioned
Officer Major RB Gurung MBE, who was exclusively
invited to take up the challenge to carve
a 9 holes Golf Course from what was previously
a desolate wasteland of river boulders and
swamps. The result of three years of planning,
hardwork and dedication has resulted in the
creation of an extraordinary course that is
not only considered to be most unique in the
world but also challenging for all levels
of golfers. Says major Ram, "It's been
my goal to preserve the natural environment
so you can experience the beautiful and inspiring
Nepali scenery while at the same time playing
a challenging round of golf. The enchantment
of this course has to be experienced to be
fully appreciated.
In addition to the mountain and river canyon
scenery, various forms of wildlife live on
or frequent the course. Foxes, monkeys, hawks,
eagles are among the resident fauna here.
Wild flowers are evident in profusion, with
the wild geraniums most visible by the fourth
green.
The golf course is 3400 yards from the championship
tees. The course incorporates a full range
~shot values to test playing skills. and incorporates
such Scottish-influenced features as fairway
mounding, split fairways and the use of natural
landforms and nature to shape the course.
Members and guests' prepare for the demands
of HGC on a practice range that is designed
to parallel the challenge of the course. Golfers
at HGC will meet such features as an island
fairway, a ravine, a large island hole encircled
by' boulders and water, 30-70 foot elevated
hillside tees. and a hauntingly beautiful
canyon amphitheater scene.
Pokhara is blessed with a very pleasant subtropical
climate. Winters are mild with clear visibility,
while the summers are an average of 27°C,
with evening showers bringing the temperature
down immediately Golf can, therefore, be played
throughout the year. When temperatures in
Northern Europe fall below freezing. Pokhara
experiences a very playable temperature of
around 12°C. Likewise when the heat hits
45°C in Delhi, Pokhara has a comparatively
agreeable temperature to play golf in.
After playing this excellent course, golfers
can relax at the clubhouse with huge verandas
all round, reminiscent of a typical tea plantation
manager's bungalow in Assam of India.
Kathmandu (02), Pokhara (02),
Kathmandu
(01) Accommodation: 05 nights, Duration
06 Days.
Morning play golf at Gokarna Forest. Gokarna
Forest Golf Resort is located deep inside the
serene temperate Gokarna Forest, the private
Royal hunting grounds of the Kings of Nepal.
Situated within the city limits of Kathmandu,
capital of Royal Kingdom of Nepal, this multi-million
dollar Luxury Hotel Resort and Golf Course is
operated by Le Meridien, a leading global chain
of luxury hotels and resorts.
Afternoon free for Trekking , Forest Walks,
Bird Watching , Vantage viewpoint picnics, Forest
walks to the historic shrines.
Overnight at the hotel.
Morning
play Golf at Himalayan Golf Course (9 holes).
Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty.
Situated at an altitude of 827m from the sea
level and 200km west of Kathmandu valley, the
city is known as a center of adventure. The
enchanting city with a population of around
95,000 has several beautiful lakes and offers
stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks.
The serenity of lakes and the magnificence of
the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience
of peace and magic. So today the city has not
only become the starting point for most popular
trekking and rafting destinations but also a
place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature
Overnighat at hotel.
Morning play round of Golf at Himalayan Golf
Course (9 holes). Just 6 kms from Pokhara city
centre, you'll be playing golf in the tranquil
seclusion of a stunningly beautiful and unique
river canyon amphitheatre. The clubhouse perched
250 feet above the canyon offers an extraordinary
view below of spectacular canyon walls dotted
with eagles nests, waterfalls and the soothing
sight and sound of the Himalayan snowfed river
meandering through the golf course.A golfing
experience like none other. Has been featured
in many international magazines including the
Golf World Magazine (June 2001).
Afternoon free