Golf has been played in India for decades now. The country boasts of some of the best golfing ranges in the subcontinent and for a golf enthusiast it would be sacrilege to pass this tour over. The tour is specifically designed to provide ample opportunities for sightseeing while giving you the chance to play at the country's best courses. These courses may not really compare with the professional courses existing outside India but the experience of playing amidst Mughal ruins in Delhi and more than 100 years of history in Mumbai and Calcutta is unparalleled.

Amidst Mumbai's cosmopolitan splendour is nestled the prestigious Willingdon Sports Club and the Presidency Golf Club. You can drive every instinct home as you party and hone your skills at the golf course.

Sport mixes with plearure as you pay a visit to the "Pink City" - Jaipur which is also part of the itinerary and is an opportunity to see a glimpse of historical Rajasthan. You can also visit the fabled cities of Fatehpur Sikri and Agra. In Agra you can wonder at the Taj Mahal's magical grandeur. An expression of everlasting love edified in stone, its beauty can only be experienced.

You can explore both Old and New Delhi and enjoy a game at the sprawling Delhi Golf Club where you negotiate the greens through a maze of Mughal monuments. A visit to the Classic Golf Resort gives you an opportunity to really test your skills as this is a true pro course.

In Kolkata the Royal Calcutta Golf Course is the oldest in the world, outside of scottland, and playing here is a rare privilege. The Tollygunj Club also is the city's laidback charm and the Raj hangover are most apparent in its club culture and this is all epitomized by the "Tolly" as the locals call it.

The Golf section (browns) at Madras Gymkhana Club, Chennai is also more than a century old and has a very nostalgic air about it. A visit to a nearby town of Mahabalipuram will transport you back into time, as you witness the spectacle of the world famous rock cut monoliths, a hallmark of the Pallava dynasty of 07th century AD.

DAY 1 Arrival Mumbai
Transfer to hotel. Morning free. Afternoon - sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Visit the Prince of Wales Museum, with its extensive collection of fascinating 18th & 19th century miniature paintings. Also visit the Gateway of India overlooking the Harbour and the Dhobi Ghat, (the unique and colourful outdoor "laundry"). Then drive up to Malabar Hill to the lovely Hanging Gardens, and the Kamala Nehru Park, for a wonderful view of Bombay and the Arabian Sea.

DAY 2 Mumbai
Morning - golf at Willingdon Sports Club (18 Hole, 4510 yards). The Club is situated in the heart of the city. The course is short and not of championship caliber, yet you have to be as accurate as possible to break the par.

Afternoon - pay a visit to Bombay Presidency Golf Club (18 holes, length 6230 yards, par 70). The Bombay Presidency Golf Club at Chembur opened in 1940. The implementation of a master plan drawn up by world Golf Star Peter Thompson has made it a fine test of golf. Chembur's greens are among the slickest and best in India. Of the 110 wooded acres there are all kinds of pitfalls for the staying Golfer - one is called the Elephant pit! playing here is a test not only of Golf technique but also of boldness and courage.

DAY 3 Mumbai - Jaipur
Transfer from hotel to airport in time to board flight to Jaipur. Reception and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, city tour of Jaipur will include a visit to the Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and the City Palace ( the royal residence built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles).

DAY 4 Jaipur - Agra
Morning - Amber Fort on an elephant back. Afternoon - leave Jaipur and drive to Agra (221kms/5.30hours) en route, visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the fairytale city and palace built in the 16th Century Emperor Akbar. Upon arrival check in at hotel.

DAY 5 Agra - Delhi
Morning - visit to Agra Fort, (built principally as a military establishment by Akbar in 1565, in red sandstone). It was partially converted into a palace during Shah Jahan's time. Later visit the Taj Mahal. Transfer from hotel to the airport in time to board the flight to Delhi.

DAY 6 Delhi
Morning - combined sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi including visit to Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar. Also drive past India Gate, Rastrapati Bhawan and Diplomatic Enclave. Afternoon golf at Delhi Golf Club (18 holes, length 6954 yards, par 73). The course is 6954 yards with 18 holes of difficult Golf. It is laid out on the site of one of the eight cities of Delhi. This gives the course which covers a generous 220 acres, its unique charm. Many Tombs are dotted throughout the 18 holes here. In the heart of one of the worlds most historical capitals, Delhi offers an unique golfing experience.

DAY 7 Delhi - Kolkata
Morning - play Golf at Classic Golf Resort, Gurgaon (27 holes, length 7114 yards, par 72). Afternoon transfer to airport from the Golf course in time to board flight to Kolkata.

DAY 8 Kolkata
The Tour begins from the Victoria Memorial. Visit to the Indian Museum, built in 1875, its the largest and probably the best museum in India. Other attractions include, St. Paul's Cathedral and Fort William. Drive past the Raj Bhawan and High Court. The tour concludes at "The Missionaries of Charity" , founded by Mother Teresa in 1950.

Afternoon - play Golf at Royal Calcutta Club (Old course - 18 holes, length 6988 yards, par 73). The Royal Calcutta Golf Club was founded in 1829 and was the first golf club outside Scotland and England. The countryside over which the course was laid was originally paddy fields, consequently it is flat. Over more than 100 years mounds have been built and thousands of trees planted. The most conspicuous features are its numerous lotus filled tanks, (large ponds), natural water hazards, strategically located. Ranking as a long championship course, the strongest features of the Royal are its par - 4 holes, requiring not only accuracy in drive placements off the tee, but strong, long game of golf, nonetheless Royal Calcutta ensures a welcome, warm hospitality that is sincere.

DAY 9 Kolkata
Morning - golf at Tollygunj - Club (18 holes) with its very pleasant 18 hole course. The 200 years old Club House at Tolly was once the stately mansion of an indigo planter by the name of Richard Johnson. When he died , the plantation was acquired by the family of the famous Tipu Sultan of Mysore who transformed it into a Royal Park. Afternoon - at leisure.

DAY 10 Kolkata - Chennai
Transfer from the hotel to the airport in time to board flight to Chennai. Recption on arrival and transfer to the hotel.

DAY 11 Chennai
Morning - play golf at Madras Golf Club. The Madras Gymkhana Club started a golf section (browns) in 1886. The course runs through the Guindy Race Course and offers challenging golf for the new and seasoned player. Afternoon excursion to Mahaballipuram. Evening transfer to international airport. Departure Chennai.