New Delhi: New Year is the best time to celebrate and take holiday from a busy schedule. Everyone wants to enjoy this big occasion with family or friends. The short period between Christmas and New Year makes this time the best to enjoy.
People prefer to celebrate this grand occasion away from their homes. Here we have listed few places where you can celebrate your Christmas and New Year in a grand way.
Many people prefer to celebrate this grand occasion away from their homes. Here we have listed few places where you can celebrate your Christmas and New Year in a grand way.
1. Andaman & Nicobar Islands- Andaman & Nicobar Islands are one of the best places to celebrate New Year.
It is one of the cleanest and greenest parts of India with a lot of calm and peace. The boat riding and other water sport activities are one of the best things to do during these holidays.
Apart from beautiful islands, there are several tourists spots situated on these islands, which will make your Christmas and New Year celebrations fabulous.
2. Pondicherry- Pondicherry is one of the most serene places in India. The scenic beauty, exotic locations, tempting food makes it one of the best places to celebrate your Christmas and New Year.
The weather in Pondicherry during Christmas time is pleasant and you can visit the gothic churches located here.
The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes and Church of Our Lady of Good Health are few churches that you should visit in Pondicherry, especially during Christmas!
3. Shillong- Shillong is meant to celebrate Christmas and New Year. The snowy ambience, chilling cold makes Christmas and New Year a grand affair for you.
This North-Eastern state is lit up, decorated and abuzz like no other time, during December. The celebratory mood of the crowd is catchy, and Christmas in Shillong is a month long affair!
4. Manali- This hill station is an awesome place during Christmas. You can have a white Christmas in India, by whisking off to Manali.
A lot of tourists flock the place around this time, mainly to enjoy the snowfall, so it is advisable to book your hotels in advance. Manali is a lovely place to spend a fairytale Christmas!
5. Goa- Goa certainly tops the list, given to the joyous atmosphere in the state during Christmas and New Year.
While Goa is home to many Christians, the celebrations of this festival isn't restricted to Christians, but is enjoyed by everyone!
Midnight mass, Christmas carols, gothic churches, lit up trees and houses define the beach paradise of India. Beautiful cribs can be seen across various parts of Goa. Most beaches host parties that you should certainly not miss!
Also, following Christmas, the popular Sunburn festival and Supersonic festival are also hosted in Goa.
Goa will give you the most hardcore partying experience of your life on the eve of New Year, dancing on the beach under the stars with fire spitters and the best music around.
From Anjuna to Palolem, you can do beach hoping.
6. Kerela- As many Christians call Kerala their home, the land is filled with many Churches. The twinkling Christmas star is seen hanging outside every home.
The Christmas celebrations in Kerala have a local flavour, which you can understand only when you visit this God's own land! The Christmas festivities continue till New Year with all colours of celebration and fun.
