New Year 2025 - Best Places to Celebrate New Year in India

It feels like we welcomed January 2024 just yesterday and in the blink of an eye, we are at the end of 2024. Since we are about to end the year, it will not be a bad idea to start gearing up for New Year 2025. Food, booze, and friends are the usual New Year pack, but it is time to explore the terrain and welcome 2025 with open arms.

It is time you break free from your mundane little celebrations and be a part of something bigger, a part of a group counting down till the clock strikes 12 and celebrate the beginning of 2025 with zeal and fervor.

Enough of procrastinating that new year trip. We have compiled a list of some popular and off-beat destinations for people looking for ideas to celebrate the coming year, 2025. It would be wise to start planning and booking in advance since December has approached, and everything should be booked already. Here is a list of places you can visit during New Year in India offering a multitude of options, from a private celebration to vibrant parties.

Goa

The spectacular beaches, the dazzling parties, and the sensational crowd bring Goa to our list of places to celebrate New Year's. Here you have an array of vibrant celebrations like hilltop psychedelic parties. DJ nights, pool parties, a typical clubbing night with beats thumping the entire night, lakeside parties with groovy music, and more. With fireworks welcoming the New Year at the coastline, wild dancing, music, and madness, Goa is the most happening place to celebrate New Year's.

Places to Visit in Goa for New Year: Some of the popular party points in Goa are Marbela Beach Resort, The Westin, Boat Cruises, The Secret Room, Glory, The white Goa, Banana Forest, Las Olas, Anjuna Beach, and Club Cubana.

Manali

The snowfall and the fun DJ nights in the hills will intoxicate your spirits and send you into a Manali trance for the New Year. Exploring the serenity of places like the Tibetan Monastery, Van Vihar, and Vashisht temple or adventurous activities like parachuting, paragliding, and skating are alternate ways to celebrate your day. You can even go on a road trip to Solang Valley with your loved ones or visit the Rohtang Pass for an exciting adventure.

Places to Visit in Manali for New Year: Ashapuri Village, Sethan, Royal Park Resort, The Orchards Green, Sandhya Resort & SPA, Snow Valley Resort, and Quality Inn & Suites are some of the luxurious places to spend the day.

Kerala

If you are not looking for fancy parties and crazy concerts and just want to spend some time in the laps of nature to welcome the coming year, Kerala will be the right place for you. Though you can always find a party at the various beaches, there is another charm in spending the day in a houseboat to relax in the backwaters of Alleppey or Alappuzha. Go to Varkala for exquisite cuisine and a serene time at the beach.

Places to Visit in Kerala for New Year: For a night of celebrations, you can head to the Holiday Inn, the Crowne Plaza, the Ramada Resort at Cochin, Le Meridien, or Windsor Castle.

Havelock Islands

One of the many large islands of the Andaman and Nicobar group of islands, this liberated portion of the Bay of Bengal is a way to the underworld. Renamed the “Swaraj Island”, the island is packed with top-notch scuba diving and snorkeling adventure sports, to name a few. With the best atmosphere and bearable temperature, the island is bracketed with a series of beaches to fetch you the perfect New Year's vibe. The Swaraj Islands ought to be your next New Year's scene!

Places to visit in Havelock Island - Radhanagar Beach, Vijaynagar Beach, Government Ferry, Kalpathar Beach, and Govind Beach. Govind Beach is known for providing the best snorkeling and scuba diving

Delhi

The heart of India is one of the wildest places to celebrate the New Year in India. Pubs, clubs, and hotels are all swaying with music and celebration. Delhi boasts of the most expensive and elite parties in the country. The biggest DJs and singers with the craziest crowd light up the city and welcome the year.

Places to Visit in Delhi for New Year: Soho Club, 38 Barracks, NOW- not only and Underdoggs Sports Bar & Grill. Visit the India Gate if you want to get away from the parties!

Mumbai

Hailed for its nightlife, Mumbai is one of the most perfect places to celebrate New Year. the city lights up with festivities and the party animals take over the dance floor. If lounges and discos are not your things then celebrate the new year in Mumbai by spending time at the beach with your loved ones. Booze, food and celebrity performances set Mumbai apart from all other places.

Places to Visit in Mumbai for New Year: The Lalit, Juhu Tara Road, Novotel, Glocal Junction, Gorai Beach Road, Opa! bar and cafe, Bombay Martini, Lotus Cafe JW Marriott, Stax, Hot Freeze at The Westin, and other pubs you can visit on New Year's Eve night in Mumbai. Otherwise, you can simply watch the fireworks at Marine Drive

Udaipur

Aptly called the Venice of the East, adorned with palaces and lakes, Udaipur offers you a heaven-like experience to celebrate New Year in India. Serene lakes, balmy sun, and pleasant weather make the day perfect and special. The beautiful landscapes and fireworks make your New Year unforgettable.

Places to Visit in Udaipur for New Year: The White Fresco, Southland's Hotel, Hotel Kingfisher Palace, Offbeat Lounge, Big Shot, Gazebo Resort and Spa and more.

Kolkata

The City of Joy is a delight to be at on New Year. The city is bejeweled with lights and the atmosphere carries the infectious magic of celebrations. People of all ages celebrate the day with zeal and the nightclubs come to life with vibrant music playing all night. From your usual DJ nights to special masquerade nights, Kolkata has it all.

Places to Visit in Kolkata for New Year: One8 Commune, Capella, Stadel, Sabka Club, The Park Hotel, Hard Rock Cafe, Tantra, orchid Garden, and more places you can visit in Kolkata on New Year's Eve night.

Mcleodganj

In the snow-clad city of Mcleod Ganj, the chilly breeze, excellent food, and music will offer you a cozy option to celebrate New Year in India in the best way possible. Whether it is the shopping alleys, the narrow lanes, the fun parties, or the warm cafes, Mcleod Ganj gives you a memorable New Year experience.

Places to Visit in Mcleodganj for New Year: Peace Cafe, Coffee Talks Shiva Café, and many more. If you are looking for something quiet and calm, you can spend the day at one of the Buddhist temples or just camp at Triund.

Bangalore

The IT hub of India is not only famous for just being Silicon Valley but also house to some wild celebrations. With house parties, stadium concerts, fine restaurants, lush gardens, a wonderful climate, and the lounges at MG Road, Bangalore is brimming with New Year's madness. You can even go camping and trekking nearby to have a different celebration.

Places to Visit in Bangalore for New Year: Taj Yeshwantpur, The Lalit Ashok, XU, Kings Club, The Park, Comfort INN, Skydeck, Courtyard by Marriott, Sutra, Kohra, Gilly's Redefined, Sports Bar, F Bar & Kitchen, The Last Party at Sutra are some of the best places to celebrate at. Check out more of the amazing places for nightlife in Bangalore you can also visit.

Pondicherry

Biking in the streets of The Riviera of the East, enjoying the serenity of the beaches or just admiring the French architecture, Pondicherry has something for everybody. The beachside parties, the bonfires, and fireworks at the beaches are some of the famous attractions that draw people to Pondicherry on New Year. You can even enjoy a spectacular performance on the streets. The alcohol is cheap since Pondicherry is a union territory.

Places to Visit in Pondicherry for New Year: Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Pondy Marinaa, Ashok Beach Resort, Oceans Spray, The Promenade, Shenbaga, and Accord and other popular party destinations in Pondicherry. Rock Beach is one of the popular destinations to enjoy concerts and functions. The event is funded by Pondy tourism and here you can see the diverse culture of the place.

Gulmarg

The world-famous ski resort is an extremely popular place where you can spend your New Year in India. People throng to this destination, not for loud, crazy parties but to enjoy the serenity and calmness. Heaven for nature lovers, Gulmarg's hotels, and tourist huts are completely booked during this period. The temperatures may drop to a negative, but tourists find skiing in the snow a perfect way to enjoy the day.

Places to Visit in Gulmarg for New Year: A Gondola Ride, a drive at the Outer Circle Walk, or just a party at Heaven Retreat are diverse options to celebrate.

Jaisalmer

Treading on the soft sands against the culturally colorful backdrop of Jaisalmer is surely a unique way to spend your New Year in India. One of the best desert destinations in India, Jaisalmer is an off-beat New Year destination. December is the most pleasant time to visit Jaisalmer.

Places to Visit in Jaisalmer for New Year: You can undertake several activities here like camel safari, camping, and dune bashing.

Kasol

If you do not want to miss out on the party atmosphere of Goa but you are a hill person instead of a beach person, Kasol is the right place for you. With fun hippy parties, an energetic crowd, a vibrant atmosphere, a starlit sky, camping, and bonfire, Kasol beats every other place when it comes to New Year celebrations.

Places to Visit in Kasol for New Year: Popular destinations and parties include the Katagla village, Shanti Cafe Shangri La Festival, the Himachal Hills Festival, the Kasol Music Trance Festival, and more. The hills sway to the beats of music and the dazzling DJ Nights light up the place on New Year.

Gangtok

A New Year bash at Gangtok is an excellent way to have a wonderful celebration of New Year's in India. You can go snowboarding or skiing in the snow-clad city during the day and at night if you like a quiet, private celebration, stay at one of the homestays in a rural village. For an electrifying celebration, head to the local pubs and bars for the New Year party.

Places to Visit in Gangtok for New Year: Hit the streets that are bustling with life at night and visit some of Gangtok's best places for nightlife to make your New Year a memorable one.

Gokarna

People looking away from the hustle-bustle of daily life and the crowds of Goa should come to Gokarna for their New Year's. Gokarna also has its share of electrifying parties at its beaches for those who love dance and music.

Places to Visit in Gokarna for New Year: There are all-night rave parties and excellent pubs. Or you can even choose to laze around at a beach with a bunch of friends and beer to have your private celebration.

Auli

Auli, the skiing hub of India is one of the most mesmerizing places in the country and a great choice to spend your New Year. Situated up north towards the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, Auli is nearly paradise on earth packed with shimmering lakes and surreal sceneries. There are plenty of Christmas and New Year packages that would boost your resolutions to a whole new level. Although a freezing zone that is all the more chilled out during winters, Auli opens up to loads of adventures. From skiing to ropeway rides to numerous treks and chairlifts, Auli is the complete New Year’s package.

Places to visit in Auli for New Year: Gurson Bugyal (meadow), Kwani Bugyal, Joshimath, Auli artificial lake, Chenab Lake, Nanda Devi National Park, Chattrakund. The Auli Artificial Lake is one of the many top attractions of the place as it is the largest human-made lake in the world! The lake could be your priority if you can withstand Auli’s biting cold!

Ooty

The lung of Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu, Ooty is the place to go if you are craving that break from traffic, pollution, and noise. Now known as Udagamandalam, the city is immersed in nature and ecological freshness, a wholesome itinerary for your New Year's holiday. You could catch up with natural landscapes this New Year's, amidst a bunch of lakes, gardens, parks, and waterfalls. Ooty has a pack of resorts and hotels you could book for an ultimate New Year’s experience!

Places to visit in Ooty for New Year: Ooty Lake, Ooty Rose Garden, St. Stephen's Church (if you wish to attend the New Year's Mass), Needle Rock viewpoint, Doddabetta Peak, and Avalanche Lake.