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Beyond clubs and crowds. Set the right tone for 2026 with meaningful travel.
The vast lands of the White Desert, celebrating New Year in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, offer a perfect opportunity to witness moonlit salt flatlands, music nights, and community celebrations.
Ziro valley is famous for it's high-energy music festivals, and New Year's is the perfect opportunity for you to witness the essence of the valley.
For those seeking a relaxed and laid-back new year's, Mandawa is the prime location. Book your stays in heritage havelis and vast courtyards. Experience a slow and serene celebration this year.
Unlike other hyped beach celebrations, this one is calm, with beach bonfires and a community celebration.
Araku Valley is nestled in the Eastern Ghats, it is famous for its misty hills, coffee plantations, and tribal culture. Welcome the new year with slow mornings, scenic train journeys, nature walks, and a peaceful reset away from the crowds.
One of the most peaceful and offbeat locations in Himachal Pradesh, Shoja caters to all kinds of travellers, the party animals and the peace-loving ones. Book yourself a cabin and enjoy the New Year near snow-clad mountains.
Famous for being the leopard town, Jawai is known for the unique co-existence of leopards with humans. You can experience safaris amidst the Aravalli hills.
Patnitop caters to travellers that are always on the looking out for hidden gems. Sanasar Lake is a perfect find for them with quite landscapes and fresh mountain ait.
For those who want a mindful New Year, Varkala offers ocean views, sunset gatherings, and soulful beach celebrations. It’s the perfect blend of calm energy, slow living, and marks a meaningful start to 2026.