Golfing Tours

Golf that originated in the lush green meadows of Netherlands became one of the favorite sports for the British. It is a legacy which the British chose to leave it to the lovely sprawling tea estates of Assam and other North East States. Imagine the sheer pleasure of teeing the ball across the acres of green carpeted grass under a clear blue sky and surrounded by the magnificent mountains, accompanied with the rustling of the gentle breeze and the mindless chirping of the birds. Golfing Tours in The North East Indian States are conducted for avid golfers who choose to spend some quality time with nature.

The beautiful tea gardens of Assam have sprawling grounds were one can enjoy golfing in the enchanting golf courses. A legacy bestowed by the British and enhanced by the tea managers, Assam has 20 golf courses set amidst the beautiful landscape. The tea estates have small airstrips attached to them and one can take a direct flight to Guwahati International airport and then avail the private chartered aircrafts to the tea gardens. Within 200kms Assam has 20 golf courses, the well known ones being, Digboi Golf Club, Margherita Golf Club, Thakurbari Golf Club, Biswanath Golf Club and Jorhat Gymkhana Golf Club. Attached to these golf courses are golf course houses that give you every luxury after a golf session. Golfing Tours to Assam are availed by interested golfers especially during the months of October to February.

Referred as the “Gleneagle of the East”, the Shillong Golf Course was developed in1898 with 9 holes which was later increased to 18 holes. Set among the pine trees and natural beauty it is the third oldest golf course in India. The Golf Course is at an altitude of 1,496 meters from sea level. It covers 70 par values.

Golfing Tours in North East India offers information to avid golfers about the excellent facilities as well as magnificent natural landscape of the golf courses. Log on to northeastindia.com to know more about golfing tours.