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I played a round at the famed Himalayan Golf Club in April 2009. I've played many courses and this one ranks right up there among the more unique.

Finding my way there from Lakeside was relatively simple. The route is well sign-posted all the way to the course (look out for the black and yellow golfer logo). I was met by the friendly pro who helped me to a set of clubs and some balls. The$45 includes 18holes green fee, clubs hire and a caddy. New balls cost Rs 200. I highly recommend hiring a ball spotter for Rs 250. Apart from their obvious duty, they have excellent course knowledge and help pick out the correct line of play.

The course lies in a gorge with lots of risk/reward holes on offer. You are called to carry the river several times from elevated tee boxes while missing the green on some holes means your ball ends up in the gorge or the river.

The signature hole (holes 4 and 10) is the island green which splits the river and can be seen on the club's website. Other unique features include cows keeping the fairways trimmed and eagles soaring overhead.

The only criticism I can add is shabby state of the tee boxes and greens. Having said that the climate is harsh and the clubs recourses to maintain the course are severely limited.

I had a great day out and the friendly staff more than compensated for the course's short-comings. A must for keen golfers!!