THE HIMALAYAN GOLF COURSE

A simple question for the golf freaks around the world: Is there something cooler then a golf course right on the Himalayas? Here it goes…

The Himalayan Golf Course has been nominated “one of the 10 most unique golf course in the world” and its location spotted on the so-called roof of the world, makes it incomparable. Situated in Pokhara-Nepal, the HGC was designed and constructed by the Ex British Army commissioned officer Major Ram Gurung and for the past 12 year it has been hosting The Nepal Surya Western (professional) Open.

The HCG is located mostly inside a white water river canyon, where it meets the waterfall and it is surrounded by snow-capped peaks of the Annapurna range. Since it has been developed preserving the natural environment and respecting the wildlife, during the game it is not unusual to meet foxes, monkeys, hawks and eagles. In the Himalayas everything is about the glory of nature!

Lets have some technical information: the HGC is a twice played 9 hole course, 6,900 yards from the championship tees with a par of 73. It has 11 greens and different tee positions including the first natural river island hole in the world. It seems that “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”.

 Here some eloquent comments from the Club House’s visitors book:

"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”

Go and have a look for detailed information: The Himalayan Golf Course

Photo: The Himalayan Golf Course

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