TOP Best Places To Celebrate New Years In India

India is home to some of the most beautiful and fun places in the world. So when it’s time for New Year’s Eve, one can choose from a plethora of destinations to visit and have a great time

Here is the list of 20 Best Places To Celebrate New Years In India.

The Sunburn festival during this time of the year is one of the most popular New Year carnivals in the country, filled with interesting people, cheap seafood and free flowing booze. Dance the night away on the sand to the beats of the most popular DJ’s under the stars. This is one place where the parties do not stop. In the mornings sit at one of the numerous beach shacks to watch the waves crashing on the beach or plunge in for a dive or a surf ride.

2. Puducherry

This union territory has always maintained a hipster charm and is slowly coming as the new hip place to contend with Goa. The French colonial charm of the streets of Puducherry coupled with the mix of cultures wherein there are large peaceful Ashrams as well as old school French architecture that coexist in harmony.

Just like Goa, Puducherry offers a large selection of quaint French style cafes, bars and lounges with cheap alcohol, visited by interesting people from all over the world. If you want a laid back New Year’s Eve then this is the place to be.

3. Udaipur, Rajasthan

The city of lakes is more than just a historical place. Famous for its glistening lake waters, massive Rajput Palaces, colorful people with vibrant handicrafts and surrounded by the Ravalli range with its dense wildlife.

New Year Celebration, Udaipur

All of this makes Udaipur get the title of being “Kashmir of Rajasthan”. If this New Year’s Eve you would like a taste of the past in royal style

5. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

The infamous Sonar Quila which is the Jaisalmer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, adds to the grandeur of royal Jaisalmer. While the forts and palaces are a big part of the city, its most popular attraction is the vast desert of golden sand – The Thar.

If you are planning to celebrate New year in Jaisalmer then you can travel with the Palace on Wheels train. On day 5, train will reach the destination

6. McLeodganj, Himachal Pradesh

One of the best sightseeing places, with verdant greenery, chilly mountain breeze during the peak winter season and great cafes and eateries, make this a great for New Year’s holidays.

It is the residence of the 14th Dalai Lama in exile and is also the home to the Bhagsunath Temple. If you love the hills and trekking is your sport of choice a visit to McLeodganj comes strongly recommended.