INDIA isn’t a holiday. It’s an adventure.
The moment you arrive, senses go into overdrive. The colours seem brighter. The sounds are louder. The aromas of spice markets drift through the air. Every street corner reveals something unexpected. You don’t know where to look first.
One moment you’re watching sacred cows casually wander through city streets, the next, you’re standing before the Taj Mahal, gazing at one of the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces and wondering, “How did they build this?”
India has a way of constantly surprising.
And that’s precisely why it has become one of the most talked-about destinations in Go Golfing’s portfolio.
“When people think of golf travel, India usually isn’t the first destination that comes to mind,” says Go Golfing Managing Director, Peter McCarthy.
“But those who travel there quickly realise it offers something few destinations can match. The golf is exceptional, the culture is extraordinary and every day delivers experiences you’ll talk about for years.”
While traditional tours focus solely on the famous Golden Triangle, Go Golfing’s journey travels from southern India through to the north, revealing a deeper and more authentic side of the country. Along the way, guests stay in living pieces of history, including Bengaluru’s Taj West End, a heritage landmark dating back to 1887, the legendary Imperial Hotel in Delhi and Jaipur’s magnificent Raj Palace, where guests experience the grandeur of Royal India first hand.
Golfers discover a side of India that most travellers never see.
When thinking ‘images of India’, golf is not something that instantly comes to mind. But you’ll be surprised and then amazed when told of storied courses dating back hundreds of years to British rule. Courses built around the ruins of an old fort. And now there’s a proliferation of modern golfing resorts, built by golfing luminaries, that will blow the mind.
Non-golfers are equally captivated by experiences including visits to the Venkatappa Art Gallery, the magnificent ISKON Temple, a guided Bengaluru food tour, the remarkable Adalaj Stepwell, Gandhi Smriti, Qutub Minar and the colourful street art precinct of Lodhi Colony. Guests can join traditional cooking classes, artisan workshops and even experience the magic of travelling by train through India.
Then come the moments nobody expects.
A night dressed in traditional saris and turbans. Bollywood dancing that somehow makes even the most stubborn non-dancer join in. The laughter. The photographs. The stories you’ll be telling long after returning home.
At the heart of the experience is local guide Khaver, whose pride for his country and gift for storytelling transforms a great itinerary into an unforgettable experience. His local knowledge, high-end relationships and ability to open doors, enable experiences you can’t get yourself.
“The competence and courtesy of our tour leader, Khaver, truly stood out,” says Anne Johns from Adelaide. “Nothing was ever too much trouble, and his knowledge of India’s history and cultures made the entire trip both enlightening and enjoyable.”
Robert Hellis from Airlie Beach agrees.
“The coordination and daily travel arrangements were seamless. Everything ran like clockwork and I felt completely safe and well looked after throughout.”
For Joan Wels from Melbourne, the experience delivered exactly what she was hoping for.
“The perfect blend of tourism and golf. Khaver’s ability to adapt to different personalities and requests was both highly professional and genuinely appreciated.”
India can feel wonderfully chaotic. It can be exhilarating, surprising and completely unlike anywhere ever travelled before.
Yet one theme consistently appears in guest feedback. Travelling with Go Golfing allows people to embrace all the excitement, colour and energy of India while feeling safe, comfortable and cared for every step of the way.
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