New Year is just around the corner and what better way can it be to welcome and kick start a fresh year than traveling to amazing new destinations in India, which celebrates it in a unique and a grand way.
It’s the perfect time for you to come out from the familiar and explore the unknown and do something different while you bid adieu to this year.
India is a country with rich culture and heritage housing some of the most amazing and gorgeous places to explore. Each region in India welcomes the New Year in a different and unusual way.
While you may be someone who loves to party hard or someone who wishes to spend quality time amidst nature in a calm and cozy destination, you may be someone who wishes to go on a trip with friends or family or even with your special one.
Whatever may be your idea for celebrating the New Year, we have included a list of top New Year destinations in India with a wide range of choices that suits all kinds of individuals.
Why wait then? Go ahead and select the best place to explore this season and celebrate the New Year in a most fulfilled, excited and energetic way!!!
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Top 12 New Year Destinations In India
Bangalore
This IT hub of India is not only known for its pleasant weather but is also well known for its most amazing and electrifying New Year parties.
The crowd in this city believes in working hard and partying even harder.
Bangalore being a metropolitan city is filled with star hotels, rooftop bars, pubs, huge malls, gardens, and lakes.
With unique and exciting party themes, grooving to some crazy beats, drinks flowing all night and gorging on some scrumptious food ranging from roadside eateries to finest dining restaurants, the city has it all.
Some of the attractions and best places to visit in Bangalore are the Lalbagh Gardens, Bangalore Palace, ISKCON temple, Wonderla, Shopping at MG Road.
Goa( party city) is one of the best New Year Destinations In India
India’s very own Las Vegas and a party hub; Goa is filled with a whole new level of liveliness in the month of December.
With a series of events happening the entire month, it is one of the top destinations to visit in India during the New Year.
Goa is a perfect destination for party buffs. Firecrackers lighting up the coastline, less expensive beer, varieties of local and seafood delicacies, exotic beachside stay, night-long parties, music festivals, carnivals are some of the main attractions in Goa during the New Year season.
Some of the most happening beach parties are held here which goes on till the wee hours of the morning.
Anjuna beach, Candolim Beach, Baga Beach host the best beach bashes whereas Palolem Beach is preferred for private New Year parties.
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Well known as the French capital of India, this union territory of Puducherry is a must-visit place for both party lovers as well as for those who prefer to start the year in a peaceful and laid-back way.
Pondicherry is famous for the beach-side rave parties that go on till the next morning on New Year’s Eve and less expensive booze.
Exemplary Street performances, fireworks lighting up the sky and bonfires at the shoreline are something to look out for.
You can indulge in a new cultural exploration this year as Pondicherry still retains the old French culture.
This can be witnessed in its architecture and buildings present in French colonial style, with the locals speaking in fluent French and the French style cafes serving French cuisine that is famous here.
Pondicherry is also a serene place for meditation lovers as well. You can head to Aurobindo yoga ashram and other meditation centres here and welcome the year with peace and tranquillity.
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Celebrate this New Year in royal style by planning a trip to the City of Lakes, Udaipur in Rajasthan.
This city is filled up with exotic and royal palaces, hotels, villas, and resorts that host some of the happening parties at eminent locations making it one of the best New Year destinations in India.
The Rajasthani folk dances and hospitality is something that cannot be missed.
The best places to visit here in Udaipur are the City Palace, Jag Mandir Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake, Pichola Lake.
One can go for handicraft shopping by traversing through the lanes of markets to experience the hustle and cultural vibe of these ancient bazaars and buy handicrafts.
And don’t forget to gorge on some delicious and appetizing Rajasthani Thali which is served in traditional handcrafted platers.
Gokarna, Karnataka
If you are hoping to start the New Year with a perfect blend of partying as well as relaxation and spirituality then Gokarna should be on your go-to list this December.
This Offbeat beach paradise is a quieter version of Goa with alluring beaches which is just a perfect place for a relaxing holiday.
Gokarna hosts some of the best all night electrifying parties during the New Year’s Eve making it popular among foreigners and tourists.
The most popular beaches here are the Gokarna beach, Kudle beach, Om beach, Paradise and Half-moon beach.
You could explore this small rustic temple town by visiting some excellent pubs, go on a trek through different beaches, enjoy a peaceful session of yoga by the beach, try unique brew, watch dolphins at the horizon, pay your respects at the shrine of Mahabaleshwar temple or simply laze around the beaches.
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
For a colorful and lively start with a unique experience this New Year, head to Jaisalmer which is your ideal holiday destination. Ring in the New Year with a bang and celebrate like how Maharajas do.
Enjoy and experience the cold climate of northern winters while you explore the famous forts and palaces of Jaisalmer.
The rich culture and heritage of Jaisalmer are reflected through their architecture, dressing and traditional Rajasthani cuisine.
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Sonar Quila which is known as the Jaisalmer fort adds to the majesty of royal Jaisalmer and is a must-visit place.
The most popular attraction is the famed desert of golden sand that is the Thar Desert. This desert lends Jaisalmer its name as the “Golden City”.
You can hop for a camel safari or go camping in the middle of the desert.
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali is a hill station in Himachal Pradesh and a pretty New Year destination.
It is an absolute heaven during winters as one can witness snowfall during the month of December which adds to the beauty of this place.
Manali is covered with snow-clad mountains, easy flowing water streams, roads and valleys which is an absolute delight to watch. In the night this place turns into a party hub.
You can indulge in some thrilling adventure sports activities like Trekking, paragliding, horse riding, rafting, and skiing.
You could even plan a road trip to areas like Solang Valley and click memorable Instagram worthy pictures.
Evenings in Manali can be enjoyed by simply sitting and watching the snowfall while sipping on a cup of coffee or hot chocolate in a cafe. Do not miss the local food here.
Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
The charming hill station of Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal is a small hill town and a very exotic tourist destination blessed with natural beauty.
Also known as the “Princess of hill stations”, Kodaikanal is a go-to New Year destination if you wish to spend time amidst nature.
The specialties of this place are its lush green forests, tall pine trees, coffee plantations, quaint cafes serving the incredible coffees of the country and beautiful misty mountains.
You can go on a trek in a few beautiful locations here or offer prayers at the famous Karthikeya temple.
Major tourist attractions here are the Kodai Lake, Bear Shola falls, Coakers Walk, Green valley view, Pillar rocks, Bryant Park, Kurinji Temple, Silver cascade falls and Dolphin’s valley.
Mcloedganj, Himachal Pradesh
Yet another excellent and stunning place to celebrate the New Year is Mcleodganj, a small town in the state of Himachal Pradesh and lies in the lap of the Himalayas.
The hill station bustles with celebration and parties during the New Year. Quaint cafes and eateries are thronged with people enjoying live music and strumming of guitars while devouring their food and sipping a hot cup of coffee.
Mcleod Ganj is brimmed with temples and Buddhist monasteries and you can opt for a tranquil and pleasant New Year celebration by visiting some of these temples.
The must-visit places here are the Bhagsunath Temple, Shiva Café, Dal Lake, Tibetan museum, Namgyal monastery and many more.
You can stroll through the streets of Mcleodganj and get a glimpse of the flawless view, trek in Mcleodganj or simply relax and get lost in nature and unwind yourself.
Gangtok, Sikkim
An epitome of scenic beauty and rightly called as the “Switzerland of the East”, Gangtok is the largest city and capital of Sikkim state. This northeastern star is all about pilgrimage, trekking, monasteries, and hills.
Gangtok is not just known for its snow-covered mountains but is also famous for the unique view of the Kanchenjunga – the third highest mountain of the world, with an altitude of over 8,000 feet.
Gangtok is considered one of the most beautiful mountain retreats and one of the most picturesque lands in India.
The most popular places here are the Tsomogo Lake, Rumtek Monastery, Tashiding Monastery, Hanuman Tok and Nathu La pass.
You can go for skiing, trekking, snowboarding or head to any of the extravagant and happening parties lit across the town.
Adorned with scenic surroundings and surrounded by gleaming lakes, captivating waterfalls, and gigantic mountains, this north-eastern paradise is one of the best places to relax and enjoy the New Year.
Kasol, Himachal Pradesh
Unleash the adventurer in you and start a sublime new year by indulging in some nerve-wracking and thrilling adventure activities like river rafting, trekking or trout fishing at this quiet and tranquil destination of Himachal Pradesh which is Kasol.
The beauty and serenity of this place cannot be expressed in words. Kasol is a hipster’s paradise and is flourishing as a tourist destination.
This small town can be considered as the Goa of the north as it is famous among tourists on New Year’s Eve for its hypnotic and ravishing parties. It is an ultimate place for party rock stars making it one of the best New Year destinations in India.
If you don’t prefer partying, you can opt for camping by pitching a tent at a secluded place under the star-studded sky and enjoy your private party.
The primary attractions of Kasol are the Parvathi River, Kasol Music festival on New Year’s Eve, Tosh, Manikaran Gurudwara, and Jim Morrison Café.
Shillong
Capital of Meghalaya in northeastern India lays Shillong, a hills station and popularly referred to as the “Scotland of the East”.
The hill station of Shillong has surrounded my alluring lakes and mesmerizing waterfalls and is an exceptional choice for a New Year destination if one is looking to relax and rejuvenate by spending quality time amidst nature.
You can have a whole lot of fun here by putting up tents at any of the sprawling meadows, gazing at the green manicured gardens, visit the Sacred Forest or take time to get mesmerized by hearing the waterfalls.
The popular tourist attractions here are the Elephant Falls, Lady Hydari Park, Don Bosco Museum, Ward’s Lake, Shillong peak and the list goes on.
Conclusion :
All these destinations are selected based on different requirements of the people. So, where are you heading to celebrate this new year? And did we miss out on any other top new year destinations in India? Please feel free to leave them in the comment section below.
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