Naldehra is the site of the the oldest golf course in India. The beautiful golf course at Naldehra was the brainchild of none other than Lord Curzon-a viceroy of the erstwhile British Raj.

Naldehra got its name from a Nag temple situated inside the golf course. Tall deodar trees surround the links making it one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world.

Naldehra is located at a distance of 22 kilometers from Shimla. The distance from Delhi to Naldehra is 392 kilometers. The easiest way to reach Naldehra from Delhi is to travel by car via Chandigarh. Chandigarh is 139 kilometers distant from Naldehra. The nearest airport is Chandigarh, and the closest railway station is Shimla. Only narrow gauge rail services are available in the region.

The USP of Naldehra is its unusual golf course. The golf course is India's oldest and is regarded as one of the most challenging links in the world. The golf course of Naldehra is situated at a height of 2044 meters above sea level.

The presence of small hillocks, boulders and trees lends a certain challenge to the golfers playing on the golf course. The nine hole Par 68 course has four new greens and tree hazards in the back nine. Himachal Tourism maintains the Naldehra golf course. Avid golfers can play a round of golf after paying the required fees.

Naldehra can be visited all around the year. Summers are pleasantly cool with the temperatures fluctuating in a range between 15 degrees centigrade to 28 degrees centigrade. The winters are extremely cold with the temperatures below zero degree centigrade.

Naldehra is a complete holiday destination.

Last Updated on : 25 March 2011