Boulder Hills Golf and Country Club
A Peter Harradine championship course near Hyderabad, routed through about 235 acres of dramatic granite boulder country. A par 72 of roughly 7,200 yards, one of the most distinctive layouts in southern India.
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The verdict
Boulder Hills Golf and Country Club is one of the most visually striking golf courses in India. Designed by the noted course architect Peter Harradine and set across about 235 acres on the outskirts of Hyderabad, it is routed through and around the enormous granite boulders that give the Deccan plateau its character. Few courses anywhere frame their fairways with rock formations on this scale.
It is a full length championship layout, playing to a par of 72 over roughly 7,200 yards, with the space and the conditioning to host serious competition. For a traveling golfer it is the standout round in Telangana and a natural pairing with the city's other golf, set within a club that offers the full country club experience alongside the course. It complements the championship muscle of DLF Golf and Country Club near Delhi and the parkland Karnataka Golf Association in Bangalore on a wider southern India tour.
Boulder Hills Golf and Country Club at a glance
- Designer
- Peter Harradine
- Setting
- Granite boulder country
- Type
- Championship layout
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,200 yds
- Green fee
- Indicative, by arrangement
Designer, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases. Boulder Hills was designed by Peter Harradine across about 235 acres of granite boulder terrain and plays to a par of 72; published yardage figures range from about 7,159 to 7,229 yards depending on the source and tee. Green fees and visitor access change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Boulder Hills earns its name on almost every hole. Peter Harradine routed the course through a landscape of massive weathered granite outcrops, so fairways bend around rock, greens sit in natural amphitheaters of stone, and the boulders themselves become both backdrop and hazard. It is a course that photographs as well as it plays.
At about 7,200 yards from the championship tees it has real length, and the layout uses elevation change across the plateau to add strategy and reward the player who can shape a tee shot. The greens are large and the conditioning is strong, supporting tournament play, while the wide corridors give the higher handicapper room before the rock comes into the equation.
For a visiting golfer the draw is the sheer drama of the setting, a championship test unlike anything else in the country, wrapped in the granite scenery of the Deccan. As the leading course in the Hyderabad area it is the round to build a Telangana golf stop around.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Members club with visitor and guest play; non members usually arrange tee times in advance or through a golf travel specialist |
| Green fee | Indicative and by arrangement; rates vary for members, guests and visitors, and change by season and year (2026) |
| Booking | Book ahead, especially for weekends; the course also hosts events and competitions |
| On the day | Smart golf attire and soft spikes; carts are widely used given the terrain; caddies available |
| Getting there | On the outskirts of Hyderabad in the Ranga Reddy district, roughly an hour from the city center and airport depending on traffic |
| Best months | October to March for the cooler, drier season; the summer is very hot on the plateau |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; policies and rates change, so always confirm directly with the club or your trip planner before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Hyderabad offers a strong range of international and business hotels in the Gachibowli and HITEC City districts that sit closest to the course, as well as heritage stays nearer the old city. A base on the western side of the city keeps the drive to Boulder Hills manageable while putting the dining and sights within reach.
Boulder Hills works as the Telangana stop on a wider India golf tour, paired with the championship DLF Golf and Country Club near Delhi, the parkland Karnataka Golf Association in Bangalore, and the resort golf of Eagleton Golf Resort. Our team can arrange the tee times, lodging and transfers.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Boulder Hills Golf and Country Club.
Build a Hyderabad golf trip
Boulder Hills is a club course with managed visitor access, so a round takes planning. We work to secure the tee times, pair them with the best of a wider India itinerary, and book the lodging and transfers around them. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Boulder Hills Golf and Country Club questions
Who designed Boulder Hills Golf and Country Club?
Boulder Hills was designed by the international course architect Peter Harradine, routed through the natural granite boulder terrain on the outskirts of Hyderabad.
What is the par and length of Boulder Hills?
The course is a par 72 championship layout. Published yardage figures range from about 7,159 to 7,229 yards depending on the source and tee.
What makes Boulder Hills distinctive?
The course is set across about 235 acres of dramatic granite boulder country, with fairways and greens routed among the enormous weathered rock formations of the Deccan plateau.
Can visitors play Boulder Hills?
Boulder Hills is a members club that also offers visitor and guest play. Non members usually arrange tee times in advance or through a golf travel specialist, so book ahead and confirm the current rate.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases; indicative green fees verified June 2026 and change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.