Best Places To Celebrate New Year In India

Looking for a nice place to ring in the New Year in India? Take a moment to check out our list. Travelling to an exotic destination with your friends or family is a great way to kick start the New Year. All the cities and places mentioned in this list are famous for their boisterous New Year parties. So, here we go.

1. Goa

Goa has beaches, pubs, bars, discos, casinos, resorts and guest houses. If you love noisy night long parties, Goa is where you need to be. This beach town has quite a few things going for it. Raunchy music and cheap bear are just two of them. New Year parties in Goa are different from regular parties in that firecrackers are an integral part of them. Revellers are mostly young people. You will find them dancing to the tunes of peppy music all night long at the sandy beaches. Keep in mind that New Year parties in Goa can get pretty crazy with the youngsters going wild. If you are looking to enjoy intimate parties, head to Anjuna Beach. Kamaki bar is famous for hosting Greek style parties.

2. Bangalore

Bangalore has lush green gardens, open spaces and huge malls that host lively New Year parties. The city also enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year. In addition, Bangalore has plenty of restaurants that serve mouth-watering delicacies. Live DJs and energetic crowds add to the fun.

3. Mumbai

Mumbai lives up to its reputation as Maximum City on the eve of the New Year. It is the perfect place for party animals. Mumbai has plenty of night clubs, pubs, dance bars and beaches to celebrate the last night of the year. Firecrackers light up the city on New Year’s Eve. Hotels and restaurants also throw fun New Year parties. You might even be able to spot some Bollywood celebrities at these parties. Gateway of India is the epicentre of New Year celebrations in Mumbai. Anybody can participate in the open party organized here. Or just hang around Marine Drive sipping your drinks with friends.

4. Delhi

Delhi is the hub of New Year parties. Songs, dance, lights and drinks – Delhi’s New Year parties have everything you need to ring in the New Year in style. Some of the most expensive and exotic New Year parties in the country are hosted in Delhi. You can soak in the festivities at an exclusive night club or a private lounge. Watch the best DJ’s in action at some of the celebrity owned night clubs. If you would like to participate in these parties, book your tickets early. India Gate is the focal point of New Year festivities in New Delhi. It gets decked up for the occasion several days in advance.

5. Kolkata

Kolkata plays host to some of the most happening New Year parties in the country. The city celebrates New Year with great fervour and everyone irrespective of their age and gender participate in the revelry.

6. Pondicherry

The beach side parties of Pondicherry attract numerous party animals to this small town. New Year celebrations in Pondicherry are incomplete without firecrackers and bonfires. Festivities spill on to the street and continue throughout the night.

7. Gulmarg

If you would like to celebrate New Year in the lap of Mother Nature, head to Gulmarg. Gulmarg does not host crazy New Year parties. It is the perfect place to ring in the New Year in peace and quiet. Gulmarg is also an ideal romantic destination for newlyweds. Popular activities at Gulmarg include Skiing and Gondola rides.

8. Mcleodganj

Mcleodganj is a small town in Himachal Pradesh that gets flooded with tourists on the occasion of the New Year. The town has several little cafes where you can enjoy foreigners playing guitar. The chilly wind and the festive mood make Mcleodganj a real heaven in winter. You can enjoy Tibetan, Italian or Japanese cuisines.

9. Kerala

Kerala is another great place to celebrate New Year. It is famous for its greenish-blue backwaters and lush greenery. The state has several beaches that host exciting New Year parties. If you are looking for a private celebration, book a houseboat and go on a backwater cruise.