The relation of the game of Golf with Shimla is very old. Originally introduce by Lord Curzon in 1903, Shimla has the oldest Golf Course in Northern Hills and the highest in Asia. Naldehra is famous for its scenic beauty. When Lord Curzon visited this place in the beginning of the last century he immediately fell in love with the place. Then during the summer, as the entire sub continent was controlled from Shimla, so Lord Curzon, on every weekend would camp in Naldehra along with his office an his family.
His third daughter was conceived there and when she was born, Lord, out of joy, named her after the place. She was called Lady Alexandra Naldehra. Lord Curzon got the Golf Course designed and played there every time he went there.
Alexandra was also in love with the place and in sixties, even after the Independence of India she would come here and regularly visited the place. Today every tourist visiting Shimla make it a point to visit Naldehra at least once. The course is set on the lofty slopes and is surrounded by a number of towering Cedars. There is a restaurant that serves all sorts of food to the visitors. Non members can also play there by paying fee on spot.
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