OSS Golf Srinagar 3-4 Jul 2010

The OSS Golf Tournament is being held at Royal Springs Golf Course Srinagar from 2-5July 2010. The tournament is on 3 and 4July 2010.
Here are the details from Jerry and Rahul

Dear OS,
Please find hereunder an extract from the mail sent by Mr. Omar Abdullah: “Good to hear about the response. I'll be able to organise some rooms as well. Will give you an idea of how many in a day or two but should be able to manage about 12 -15 double rooms if not more. Will organise an excursion for the non-golfers somewhere outside Srinagar”
The above offer shall definitely be far more attractive than the offers to follow.
All bookings shall be on a first come first serve basis.
Kindly keep an eye out for further updates of accommodation being made available by our various well-wishers.

Offer from the Lalit Hotel for the OSS Golf Tournament at Srinagar: The Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar, formerly the Palace residence of the Maharajas, overlooks the picturesque Dal Lake. This 112 rooms and suites ‘heritage’ property with sprawling lawns, is 15 kms from the airport and just minutes away from the city’s historic attractions like the Nishat & Shalimar Bagh, Chashmashahi; Pari Mahal. Adjoining the Palace are two international standard golf courses, a 9-hole and a new 18-hole course spread over 150 acres. The Royal Springs Golf Course is 10 minutes drive away from our hotel. This special package is valid from 02nd July till 05th July 2010. We have currently blocked 12 rooms. 03 rooms are being held from 30th June till 05th July 2010. Accommodation: 03 Nights / 04 Days
Palace Deluxe Room: SGL Occupancy : 10,350/ nightDBL Occupancy : 11,250/ night
Palace Suite Room SGL Occupancy : 13,950/ nightDBL Occupancy : 14,850/ nightSpecial package includes: Accommodation for single/double occupancy. Airport transfer charges INR 1000 per car each way. Airport transfer on shared basis charges INR 500 per person each way. Traditional welcome drink and seasonal fruit basket on arrival. Complimentary Buffet breakfast at the coffee shop. Golf Course transfer charges INR 300 per trip per car. Golf Course transfer charges INR 150 per trip per person. In room tea & coffee service, replenished daily. Shikara ride once during the stay. Complimentary use of Fitness centre. 15% discount on Food and Beverage at our restaurants and bar. 15% discount on Rejuve-The Spa and laundry. Two bottles of mineral water in the room per day. Taxes as applicable. Those interested in the offer please let me know as you are required to fill in a registration form and send it to The Lalit.  Await other offers which shall be posted as and when received.
Best Regards
Jerry Bains

Dear OS,
Following up on Jerry’s mail , please send in confirmations to the undersigned offline. The event is not restricted to golfers only, but all those wishing to holiday as a group are welcome. Accommodation is on first come first served basis from that which is available to the OSS. For those wishing to Golf, we are trying to arrange an Inter House tournament played over two days on two courses ( Srinagar and Pahalgam ) if logistics and participation permits. The other alternate is to play two rounds on July 3 and 4 in Srinagar.
Those of us wanting to join the trip need to send in details as below
- Name with House and batch
- Spouse or family travelling – names please
- Golfers in group
- Accommodation required – Y/N ( Lalit or alternate)
- Tentative arrival and departure dates
Please ensure that you write in by Saturday 22nd so as to give us time to consolidate and block rooms etc.
Updates on itinerary, activities and packages will be advised as soon as we have them. Looking forward to making this event ROCK
Rahul Bhargava(OS76)
rahul.b@indusmerc.com