A collection of sensational golf packages to leading golf regions and resorts around Nepal. Most popular holiday destination is a true golf paradise with perfect weather year round and a collection of sensational resort style courses.
When people imagine Nepal, they think of Himalayan mountains, of exotic temples and tranquil villages, of trekking, of rafting, and of touring and shopping. The local hospitality and friendliness prevailing on the streets manifests in the courses. Golfing Nepal is like being in an enchanted sanctuary, not a golf course. But unknown to most of the world, there are unpolished gems still relatively untapped in this Shangri-La of Asia – wonderful golf courses to be played and experienced. Currently Nepal is home to 7 public & private golf courses and each one offers a special experience for the modern, serious golfer!
1. Gokarna Forest Golf Resort (18 holes) – Kathmandu
2. Royal Nepal Golf Club (9 holes) – Kathmandu
3. Himalayan Golf Course (9 holes) – Pokhara
4. Yeti Golf Club (9 holes – par 3 – Fulbari Hotel) – Pokhara
5. Nirvana Country Club (9 holes) – Dharan
1. Gokarna Forest Golf Resort (18 holes) – Kathmandu.
Golf Course Description: Against the backdrop of the snow capped Himalayas, close to the heart of Kathmandu City, South Asia's finest, and one of the world's most spectacular Golf Resort Courses is stunningly set within 470 acres of the hundreds of years old Gokarna Forest Reserve.
Inspired by the myth, magic and mystery of the once forbidden valley, David Kidd of Gleneagles Golf Developments, pitted his skills against those of nature, creating a golf masterpiece. Spread over 140 acres at 4,550 ft. above sea level, the 6,715 yard par 72 course boasts the only bent grass greens on an 18 hole course in South and S.E. Asia.Soft cushions of local Bermuda fairways, lush unyielding forests, winding streams, wandering hills and valleys opening to a holy river's plain. Cynical monkey's watch your progress. Shy spotted deer peer from the trees. The lofty Himalayas keep your score. A delight for recreational golfers and one of the pleasurable highlights of the professional tour in the region. The serenity and settings are overwhelming. Deer and monkey wander freely, as will the spirits of all who enter. Truly an enchanting sanctuary.
Other Descriptions: Gokarna Forest Golf Resort & Spa, situated on the North/East of Kathmandu city, sits within 470 acres of the ancient Gokarna Forest with the majestic Himalayas, rooftop of the world, providing a dramatic backdrop. This Hotel Resort, Spa and Golf Course is operated by Le Méridien, a leading global chain of luxury hotels and resorts.
Traditionally the private hunting grounds of the Kings of Nepal, this temperate forest of medieval Kathmandu valley is a conserved area, never denuded in over five hundred years of preservation.
A shelter to birds and animals, spotted deer and monkeys abound. A tranquil haven existing in serene harmony with nature. Towering trees overlook exotic rooms, and the century-old impeccably restored Hunter’s Lodge provides the reception, restaurant and bar facilities, and business center services. A comfortable Board room accommodates up to 30 people.
Harmony Spa, just a few steps away, combines therapeutic care within a natural environment impossible to recreate elsewhere. The Spa encompasses specialized massage rooms, a beauty treatment center, an indoor temperature controlled pool complex, a gymnasium overlooking the forest, and luxurious changing rooms each with a Sauna, Steam room, and Jacuzzi.
The 6,715 yard par 72 golf course designed by Gleneagles Golf Developments of Scotland lies in the grassy valleys below. It is a delight for recreational golfers and one of the highlights of the professional tour in the region. The perfect getaway for a few days pampering at the Spa, spectacular golf, enchanting forest walks, and time close to nature.
Golf Course Description:Originally called the Gauchar Golf Club, Royal Nepal Golf Club is the oldest course in the kingdom of Nepal and possibly one of the oldest golf clubs in the region. Established in 1917, the Club was given Royal patronage by His late Majesty King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev in 1965. During its long history, many members of the Royal family and visiting foreign dignitaries have graced the club.
The club has a very challenging 9-hole golf course which organizes over 26 golf tournaments annually, including His Majesty’s Birthday Cup and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Birthday Cup and held the first ever Nepal Open Golf tournament for professionals of the region for 6 years. All the professionals described the course as “highly challenging but fair golf course with a fantastic view of the Himalayas”.
Located next to the international airport at a height of 4,265 ft. above sea level, it is only 10 minutes drive from the center of the city, and it enjoys a panoramic view of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal and other majestic mountains of Nepal.
The club has recently built a large modern clubhouse with a grand view of the mountains and the course. It boasts of a very spacious restaurant and bar with wide selection of food and beverages at most reasonable prices. The club is a social institution run by members. All of the members are from renowned businesses and social standings, including one of the Mt. Everest summiteers, Mr. Ang Norbu Sherpa, who ascended the highest peak in the world during the 50th anniversary in 2003. For golfers who are visiting Nepal, for business or pleasure, playing at Royal Nepal Golf Club is a must.
3. Himalayan Golf Course (9 holes) – Pokhara
Himalayan Golf Course has certainly been very successful in putting Pokhara in the golfer's map. The course was designed and constructed by an Ex British Army Sandhurst commissioned officer Major Ram Gurung MBE , and opened for play in January 1998. The course has been the venue for the Nepal Surya Western (professional) Open for the past five years.
Located just seven kms. away from downtown Pokhara, the twice played 9 hole course is well laid out for championships at 6,900 yards with a par of 73. It has 11 greens and different tee positions and lies for the most part inside a sweeping canyon created by the Himalayan snowed waters of the Bijayapur river. Framed by the towering the Annapurna range, cattle and buffalo roam freely providing most of the grass mowing.
The course wanders through aerial cliff drops of hundreds of feet down to the signature island hole within the either tranquil or raging Bijayapur river, full of exposed boulders washed down over centuries from the towering mountains above.
Play on the 1st and 2nd holes at the HGC Pokhara's inaugural course is fairly straightforward as these par 4's are laid out on relatively level ground on each side of the clubhouse.
Your baptism to the truly unique character of this course comes when you step up to the 3rd tee to be confronted with a flawless panorama which encompasses the magnificent Fishtail and Annapurna mountain range. Below your elevated tee you see and hear the meandering Bijayapur Himalayan river some 300 feet below, sheer canyon walls dotted with eagle's nests, waterfalls which burst into life during the monsoon and a barely perceptible flag. Some 300 yards distant and 90 feet below, this small triangular piece of fabric marks the place where your ball should end up after only four strokes.
There is no other experience that duplicates or even comes close to the thrill of teeing off on the 3rd. However this takes nothing away from the sensation of successfully landing your ball on the 5th green, which is known to be the only natural river island hole in the world. Watching the pros victoriously blasting their second shot to the par five, 7th green in the middle of
Bijayapur river, leaves one in fascinated awe.
The course has been featured in many international magazines including the ‘Golf World’, movies and travel films. Some of the comments from the club's visitors book are noteworthy:
"The most beautiful and dramatic golf course in the world"
"If God had to choose a golf course to play: This would be it"
"Fantastic. What an experience"
"Absolutely unforgettable"
Without a doubt, Asia's most amazing golf course.
4. Yeti Golf Club (9 holes – par 3 – Fulbari Hotel) – Pokhara.
Golf Course Description:
The Yeti's Golf Course is part of the beautiful Fulbari Resort and Spa located on a plateau in the southern part of the Pokhara valley overlooking the Seti River gorge.
Pokhara is the leading holiday centre of Nepal. Located 200 kms west of Kathmandu. The valley with its lakes and foothills lies in the shadow of the mighty Annapurna Himal. Dominating the Pokhara valley is Machapuchare peak (The Fish's Tail).
The nine-hole executive golf course is located on the edge of the gorge and presents some demanding, even fearsome shots across gaping abysses. A 5800 yard course, it consists of two nines generally utilizing alternate tee and pin positions. It fits in well with Nepal's other courses offering a fine blend of holiday golf in a wonderful climate.
The clubhouse is shared by the Resort's Health Club and Spa, and a massage and sauna is the perfect way to follow a round.
5. Nirvana Country Club (9 holes) – Dharan
Golf Course Description:
Other Descriptions: Located in Dharan, just 45 minutes drive from Biratnagar airport, Nirvana Country Club, earlier known as Dharan Country Club has a 5,990 yard, par 70 course that has alternate tees and 14 greens, 4 of them being shared.
One of the oldest Golf courses in Nepal, it was designed by Nuffield Trust (UK). One of the best and oldest golf clubs which was and is frequented by many eminent personalities from all over the world including Prince Charles and Late Princess Diana.
Other facilities Nirvana Country Club offers are Herbal steam baths, traditional oil massages, mud therapy, yoga and meditation programs and in-house cultivated natural foods and rare herbs along with naturo-therapy.
Golf Tour - 4 Days
Located just 10 km to the east of Kathmandu, the Gokarna Forest Golf Resort is without doubt the crowning jewel of Nepal’s golf community. A total of 6715 yards, the par 72 course is Nepal’s sole international standard 18 hole layout, designed by internationally acclaimed designer David Kidd.
The facility plays host to a number of professional and amateur tournaments for players all over Asia each year including the Surya Nepal Masters which was held at the course from 20 Nov – 23 Nov. For the golfing nut, playing golf in this country is more than just 18 holes of masochistic frustration placing a little white ball in a 3 and ¾ inch hole in the ground – it offers a unique golfing experience unlike any other in the world.
Nepal may not be remembered only for trekking, hiking adventures. Nepal is also an ideal destination for golfers. We have some famous golf courses that provides excellent opportunity to play in the tranquil natural beauty and in the back drop of spectacular Himalayan panorama. Here you have some info about our golf courses and a suggested itinerary for golfing tour in Nepal.
Outline Itinerary : Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu Day 02: In KathmanduDay 03: In KathmanduDay 04: Depart Kathmandu
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Golf Tour - 6 Days
When people imagine Nepal, they think of Himalayan mountains, of exotic temples and tranquil villages, of trekking, of river rafting, and of sightseeing tour and shopping. The local hospitality and friendliness prevailing on the streets manifests in the courses. Golfing Nepal is like being in an enchanted sanctuary, not a golf course.
But unknown to most of the world, there are unpolished gems still relatively untapped in this Shangri-La of Asia – wonderful golf courses to be played and experienced.
Outline Itinerary : Day 01: Arrive KathmanduDay 02: In KathmanduDay 03: Kathmandu-PokharaDay 04: In PokharaDay 05: In PokharaDay 06: Pokhara-Kathmandu – Depart Kathmandu
Katmandu- Pokhara Golf Tour 9 days
Located just 10 km to the east of Kathmandu, the Gokarna Forest Golf Resort is the crowning jewel of Nepal’s golf community. A total of 6715 yards, the par 72 course is Nepal’s sole international standard 18 hole layout, designed by internationally acclaimed designer David Kidd. The facility plays host to a number of professional and amateur tournaments for players and offers a unique golfing experience unlike any other in the world.Fulbari Resort Golf Course in Pokhara provides excellent opportunity to play in the tranquil natural beauty and in the backdrop of spectacular Himalayan panorama
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu Day 02 Sight Seeing of Kathmandu city Day 03 Day for a Golf
Day 04 Day for a Golf Day 05 Katmandu to Pokhara Day 06 Day for a golf in Fulbari
Day 07 Day For golf in Fulbari Day 08 Pokhara - Kathmandu Day 09 Depart Kathmandu.
For more information please contact, Karna Balami at kundalinitrv@ntc.net.np
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