From the Himalayan peaks to the Indian Ocean coastline, India delivers an incredibly diverse landscape with some amazing golf courses. With direct flights available from the UK to the capital at New Delhi, you can make the most of exploring the incredible city whilst playing some fabulous golf courses. Golf is also a growing sport in India, with the European Tour currently featuring an event in India at the Hero Indian Open, hosted at DLF Golf & Country Club showing off some of India’s best golfing facilities.
The beauty of visiting India on a golfing holiday is that there is plenty of culture to explore away from the golf course, including visiting the impressive Red Fort whilst trying out some of the local delicacies at some of India’s best street food spots and restaurants.
A few hours south of New Delhi you can also visit India’s most iconic building at the Taj Mahal in Agra.
The incredible 27-hole golf course complex at Classic Golf & Country Club is a Jack Nicklaus signature design, with the 18-hole championship Ridge & Valley course alongside the 9-hole Canyon course.
The Delhi Golf Club is an incredible facility, offering 27-holes of bliss fairways and greens to enjoy, which is also used on the Asian PGA Tour for The Panasonic Open, which features The Lodhi Course.
Exotically vivacious, Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort in Delhi is one such super deluxe creation of Jaypee Group that not only offers great space for ardent golfers but provides luxury accommodation too.
Travelling to New Delhi you will have an international airport nearby with plenty of golf courses to choose from, so New Delhi is definitely one to visit. Try some of the best street food with local delicacies and visit some of the tourist attractions including the Humayun Tomb and the Red Fort, which both display incredible architecture and provides you with an insight into some of India’s history.
Just 3 hours south of New Delhi, you will find Agra, alongside India’s most iconic landmark, the Taj Mahal. Around the Taj Mahal you can also explore the incredible gardens which gives the surrounding land an incredible setting for visitors. Agra also has great spots to try out some of the best local foods, with street stalls set-up selling some of the tastiest chicken curries, naan breads and chicken tandoori momos.
Another exotic architectural landmark is in Jaipur at the Jal Mahal which combines both Mughal and Rajput characteristics. The fort is situated on the Mansagar lake which produces a stunning visual during sunsets and sunrises. Again the food is obviously amazing here as well, however Jaipur is also a very lively city which offers a very eccentric nightlife where you can check out some of the most popular bars and clubs.
After flying into Delhi’s International Airport, you will need to take a transfer to your final destination. So take a look at some of the key drive times between the airport and some of the key destinations you will want to stop by.
Drive Times by Car
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With direct flights available to New Delhi with airlines including Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, there are plenty of options for a relaxing journey when travelling to India. In terms of climate, India can get very hot and wet between May and September, so just outside these times are best to visit. So have a look at some of the key flight details and when the best time of year is to travel to India.
Flights & Weather
8.5 hrs
Indira Gandhi International Airport
October - March
18 - 32° C