Whoa! Come December 2012 the year is ending already, isn’t it? Maybe it’s time to take out that planner, look into your phone books and start making plans for the year end bash. While you might be thinking of the top partying destinations in your city, and deciding on the passes and tickets, there are like a gazillion things you can actually do to welcome the New Year! Whether it is partying the night away with friends and family, or a romantic getaway or an adventurous trip, there are different strokes for different folks!
Here are some of the top 25 things you can do this New Year:
A Secluded Beach Party or a formal ball room event
Beach Walk at Midnight in Goa (Photo: Shivani Mehta)
While New Years is about partying, you can opt to try something different. New Year’s Eve gives you the perfect opportunity to spend a romantic evening with your loved one. Try one of those beautiful beach locations, and go for a romantic long walk along the seashore. If you want something more party types, you can opt for a proper formal black tie ball room event and welcome the New Year with panache.
Theme the House Party
If you are a party lover, but are looking for something more private and personal this year end, then there is nothing like a themed house party. Not only do these parties give you the opportunity to decide who comes in and goes out, it also gives you the freedom to choose everything from the venue to the music and food and even the drinks that are served!
Jungle Theme Party (Photo: Toni)
There are different fun themes you can try this New Year, for example, Vampire Theme (Now that the Twilight Saga is a big rage), or a Hawaiian Theme (You don’t necessarily have to be in USA to follow their style do you?) Desi Theme and the list can be endless. Themed house parties are not only cost effective; they also take away the unnecessary jet lag you might have to face to enjoy a party at New York or Sydney!
Keep it Simple Silly!
Watching Television with the Family (Photo: Outlook India)
Okay, you are not so kicked about the idea of going to Beach side nor are you in the mood to plan an elaborate themed party… well, if you are looking for a simple relaxed evening with close friends and family, there is no better time like the New Years. It is the end of the year, and there is hardly any work pressure anyone faces (Well, nobody is in a mood to work anyways!) take this as the perfect opportunity to call all your close friends, family and loved ones over for a quiet evening, and welcome the New Year peacefully.
Goa’ed
Enjoy the Beach Party in Goa
Times Square New York and Sydney might be great, but you know what? Goa is great too! You have everything in Goa, beaches, party animals, music, dance and drink. Just tell your colleagues at work or your friends that you are off to a New Year’s Party in Goa and bask in their looks of jealousy mixed with awe! There are millions of beach parties in Goa, where you get a heady mix of the beach waves, bonfire, moonlight, music and dance.
Romantic Getaway
Houseboat in Kerala
If you have been looking to spend quality time with your romantic partner, New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to plan the perfect getaway. While this requires proper planning, it definitely is worth the effort. You can always book a romantic ride and overnight stay on a houseboat in Kerala, not only is the scenery and ambiances perfect it also gives you the quality and away time you wanted to spend with your partner.
Disc Freak
New Year’s Eve is one of the most happening party times in any part of the world. If you just look around you might find a great party destination just round the corner. From the top bars and five star hotels to the local joints, New Years is a time where everywhere the shiny disco balls are out! All you have to do is put your best foot forward with your favorite dancing shoes!
Welcome the New Year Adventure Style
River Rafting in Rishikesh
If you are an adrenaline junkie and simply love adventure sports and fun activities, welcome 2013 in your own unique style filled with fun and adventure. Head for a midnight trek with a group of fellow adrenaline junkies or head to Rishikesh for a fun filled white water rafting session! Or you can even head to a great camping destination and welcome the New Year with bonfire and star lights!
New Year style Celebrity Show
New Years is the time when there are many different celebrities performing shows across the different parts of the country, you can choose your favourite celeb show and head out there for New Year’s night.
Local Hangouts or Historical sites
Lodhi Garden in Delhi
If you are looking for just some place to chill out and yet have some fun around, you can try great local hang out spots. Places like Connaught Place, Mall Road amongst others have interesting New Year activities. You can also become a history lover for the New Year bash and head out to a historical destination like Qutub Minar, Lodhi Garden, Fatehpur Sikri amongst many others!
Seek Spiritual Solace
Devotees waiting outside Golden Temple
If you are religious by nature, New Years is the time for new beginnings, you can welcome the new years by visiting your favorite temple, mosque, church or Gurudwara. Seek Divine guidance and help in welcoming this New Year.
New Year Picnic
Picnic at India Gate
If you are really not looking forward for a loud or noisy New Year’s Eve, then hunt for a nice secluded spot and arrange for a nice midnight picnic with your family, friends and loved ones. You can welcome the New Year simply enjoying nature with your loved ones.
Desert Camp New Year
Jhajhar Khas Camp at Nawalgarh, Rajasthan
While camping and bon fire options have already been suggested, you can add a special twist to your New Year camping fun. This New Year’s Eve you can plan and head to Rajasthan and spend the New Years at the Jhajhar Khas Camp.
Community Time
This New Year’s Eve, increase your community bonding by grouping together and being a part of fun community celebrations in your locality and area.
New Year Road Trip
South India Road Trip (Photo: Alekh)
While this plan might have to begin a few days before New Years, if you love journeys and travelling it is the perfect New Year Celebration Plan. Simply get a group of friends and head out on a road trip to different destinations! Welcome the New Year in your favorite wanderlust style. If you want to be a little more adventurous, you can head out all alone!
New Year Cruise
Star Libra Cruise from Mumbai
If you love the ocean, a luxury cruise trail is a lavish and opulent way of spending the New Year. All you have to do is book a luxury cruise journey that coincides with the New Year, and welcome 2013 in the heart of the ocean!
Potluck Meal
Potluck Dinner
This New Year’s Eve you can plan a great Potluck dinner and stay over at your place. Invite some friends over and satisfy your bellies with different kinds of goodies!
Become Santa Claus this New Year’s
New Year Gift Ideas
Why not make your friends and family happy this New Year’s eve? Welcome 2013 by bringing a smile to the face of your loved ones, make a list of goodies and small gifts you can give your friends, family and loved ones this new year.
Rock Chic in a Hard Rock World
Rock Concert in Mumbai
If you are lover of rock music, look for a rock concert happening in your area and head out there for a rock filled night!
Surprise Dinner
Dine @ Drool Kitchen, Dwarka
If you are meaning to thank some people and express your gratitude, then New Years is the perfect time. Plan a great surprise dinner either at your place or a posh restaurant where you can take your friend or friends out.
Charitable New Year
Volunteering Program at Orphanage – Live and Learn
Spread some love and happiness this New Year, if you are planning to get a new wardrobe for 2013, gather all our old clothes and belongings and give it to some charitable organization or orphanage. You can even gift toys and sweets at an orphanage and give some gifts at an old age home and bring a smile to someone’s face this New Year.
New Year New Resolves
New Year Resolution
If you are looking or planning a ‘new you’ for 2013, spend the New Year’s Eve alone with yourself and write some thoughtful resolutions for the new you!
Family Time
Spend a quiet evening with your family, pondering the fun times you had the year before and the learning experiences you have had in 2012. It is the perfect time to express feelings of love and happiness to one another.
Resorted New Year
Beautiful Cottage in Shoghi, Himachal Pradesh
If you are looking for alone time with your partner, book a cottage in one of the beautiful resorts across the country and welcome the New Year with romantic walks and talks! Choose a nice secluded resort and book a romantic cottage, and spend some quality time with your partner.
12 good things for the New Year
You can again get into charity mode and think of 12 different good things you can do for the needy. From morning till midnight, when clock strikes 12, you can spend the day truly helping the needful!
Do Nothing Watch TV!
Watching Television (Photo: Bay Area Block Report)
Finally, if you are simply not in the mood for anything, you can spend a quiet evening at home with a bowl of popcorn wearing your favorite PJ’s and welcoming the New Year with the million different shows that air during New Year’s Eve!
New Years is a time of celebration! While we have given you 25 different ways of spending your New Year’s Eve, you can simply do anything you feel like this New Year. After all, it is all about dishing the old and welcoming the new! So why not begin the year with a Bang!
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