You might be planning for New Year’s Eve, do you wonder where to go? Well! There are lots of great places in South India to celebrate the New Year. We have some recommendations to make it easy for you. Here are our top 5 places in South India to celebrate the New Year
Bangalore, Karnataka
Well! There is no doubt about Bangalore topping this list. It is the celebrated Pub City of India and is known nationwide for its incredible nightlife. So yes! Bangalore is definitely the best choice in South India to celebrate the New Year. The energy and overall ambience of Bangalore are perfect for the New Year celebration. There will be numerous other shows and events held on New Year’s Eve in Bangalore. Check out the cafes, pubs and resorts’ websites for their main event on New Year’s Eve and try booking your spot beforehand.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Yet another metro city like Bangalore, Chennai, is for sure a great pick for your New Year celebrations. Pubs, stage shows, road festivals and a lot more. The Basant Nagar Beach and the Marina Beach see a lot of crowds celebrating the New Year, singing, dancing and enjoying to the core. There are a lot of events and shows organised by cafes, resorts, etc, which you could catch up on as well.
Fort Kochi, Kerala
Fort Kochi in Kerala gets live and loud during the New Year with its famous “Cochin Carnival” when tens of thousands of people gather to celebrate and to welcome the New Year in style. The Cochin Carnival is held during the last week of December. Not just the carnival, Cochin city offers a lot of great resorts and cafes as well to make your New Year special.
Pondicherry, Tamilnadu
Now, this needs no introduction. Pondicherry is much like Goa in the South for many. Head out to Rock Beach, where a lot of concerts and parties are held on New Year’s Eve. Paradise Beach is also a great option to spend your evening. You could also indulge yourself in adventurous water sports to make the new year more exciting. If you would like to have a peaceful and calm New Year celebration, head straight to Auroville, an ideal town for a serene getaway. Gather some info before you leave for Auroville, and see if it is your type of destination to spend your New Year. Overall, Pondicherry is a one-stop destination to celebrate your New Year.
Varkala, Kerala
Another “Goa in Making”, the cliffside beaches of Varkala are getting international fame day by day. It is a hippie paradise, and the beaches would be in a festive ambience on New Year’s Eve. You have plenty of options here to celebrate. Catch a seat at some cafe [I would suggest the RockNRoll cafe], enjoy the ambient music and the mouth-watering seafood. Chill out at the Varkala Beach and say hi in style to the New Year.
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