New Year is a special time for everyone. People make new resolutions and plan to make the next year better. One of the common things to do is to go to some romantic or happening place to celebrate the occasion. People often prefer foreign countries but India also has several places where you can have double the fun and half the expenses. Here we are with the top 5 places where you can make the occasion special, party till you drop, and have fun at affordable rates. So, are you in to celebrate the New Year desi way? Here you go!
Top 5 Places to Visit in New Year 2023 in India
Goa
The coastal state of Goa has plenty of beaches, many of which are a venue for a New Year party. Another reason why people prefer Goa for this occasion is that you can have a party on a cruise for a more exciting celebration. No wonder this is the indisputable party capital of India. You may choose anywhere from South or North Goa, you will have at least two venues for New Year. Some popular beach venues are, Calangute Beach, Mobor Beach, Ashwen beach, etc, clubs such as Club Cabana are among the notables. Goa is easy to reach by air or land. You can catch a bus to Goa from neighbouring states.
- Indore to Goa Bus
- Mangaluru to Goa Bus
- Hyderabad to Goa Bus
- Mysore to Goa Bus
Pondicherry
Pondicherry is yet another best place to enjoy the New Year. Here, you celebrate in French Style on several beaches. But the main party happens in resorts and clubs. You can take your pick from several options. Two of the most happening places in the city for this occasion are Promenade beach and Paradise beach. You will see a huge gathering celebrating with leading DJs and performances by popular artists. The clubs offer more private but exciting celebrations. The Ashok Beach Resort and Aroma Gardens Auroville are the prominent ones. New Year is around the corner and you must make the booking quicker. Bus tickets to Pondicherry are available from Chennai, Bangalore, etc.
- Chennai to Pondicherry Bus
Kodaikanal
If you are more interested in a quieter celebration or a romantic destination, it doesn’t get better than Kodaikanal. Kodaikanal and the winter season are almost synonymous. You will enjoy the best views of the hill station during this time. Couple it with New Year celebrations, and you can enjoy the best time of the year. For this romantic New Year celebration, you can choose a luxurious hotel for your stay and take the countdown at the club with the other guests. A hotel overlooking the valley or near the lake will be more appropriate for the occasion.
- Bangalore to Kodaikanal Bus
- Madurai to Kodaikanal Bus
- Chennai to Kodaikanal Bus
Udaipur
Udaipur offers a royal New Year celebration at one of the palace hotels if you can. Otherwise, there are options such as Rockwood Restaurant, Khamma Ghani Restaurant, or any other mall in the city. When you are in Udaipur, how you celebrate does not matter. It will be more of where you celebrate it that makes a bigger impact. To save some money for the luxurious event, you could choose a cheaper ride by bus. Buses to Udaipur are available from Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Surat, Baroda, etc. You can choose a semi-luxurious or a luxurious bus for your journey.
- Ahmedabad to Udaipur Bus
- Bikaner to Udaipur Bus
- Ajmer to Udaipur Bus
- Jodhpur to Udaipur Bus
- Vadodara to Udaipur Bus
Kochi
Kochi, formerly known as Cochin, is one of the most sought-after destinations for the New Year. The city hosts one of the best celebrations, the Cochin Carnival (New Year). The celebrations start a week earlier on the 25th of December. This week-long carnival will be vibrant and sparkling. This will be the most crowded area in the state at this time. If you like a less crowded area, head over to the New Year Gala Night at Wonderla Kochi. The party inside the amusement park will be a unique experience. Here, the party starts on Saturday the 31st and will go on till the early morning of January 1st. Apart from these events, a party will be on at various hotels around the city as well. You can easily get bus tickets to Kochi from Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, or even Hyderabad. Kochi has an international airport so reaching here from distant cities is also convenient.
- Alpuzha to Ernakulam Bus
- Bangalore to Ernakulam Bus
Conclusion
A New Year in India is most likely to be a budget-friendly option for one and all. Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai are not the only cities that see New Year celebrations. You can easily find the most affordable venue in other cities and choose much cheaper travel options. With the availability of luxury private buses, travelling is no longer an issue. Since numerous bus operators operate in these cities you can easily find the most suitable bus option as per your budget. Moreover, each city will have multiple venues so you may choose the cheapest one.
You can also directly login to the redBus website or download the redBus app to print or download the ticket on your own before your journey begins.