Serene New Year Getaways In India To Welcome 2021

2020 has been a nightmare for each one of us and we all want to get it off our back as soon as possible. With the hope that 2021 will be better and merrier what else can better than welcoming it in style with new year getaways.

To celebrate this new year may be ditch the parties, crowd, and the hustle-bustle of the cities and look for serene and peaceful new year getaways where you can just be with your loved ones, star gazing, living in the moment, and welcoming 2021 with open arms.

Here is a list of the Top New Year Getaways

1. Dhanaulti, Uttarakhand

The whole idea of camping in the snow, under the stars with a bonfire, barbeque, live music, and the mesmerizing views of the snow-capped Himalayan ranges marks one of the most exciting new year getaways near the capital of India.

You can also go for adventure activities like trekking and forest trails near your camping site to kick start your new year.

• How to reach Dhanaulti:
  • Airway: Dehradun is the nearest airport at a distance of 86 km
  • Railway: Dehradun is the nearest railway station at a distance of 60 km
  • Roadway: It is located at a distance of 300 km from Delhi and is easily accessible by road

2. Neemrana, Rajasthan

Who does not like to live royally and what if you get a chance to celebrate the new year in a royal style, wouldn’t that be just amazing. Neemrana Fort Palace offers you some unbelievable new year offers with a gala dipped in luxury and give you a chance to live and celebrate in a Maharaja Style.

The palace was built in 1464 AD by Maharaja Prithviraj Chauhan which has now been restored and converted into a palace-hotel. A fine amalgamation of royalty, history, and modernity makes it one of the most perfect new year getaways.

• How to reach Neemrana:
  • Airway: Delhi is the nearest airport at a distance of 103 km
  • Railway: Alwar is the nearest railway station at a distance of 71 km
  • Roadway: It is located at just a distance of 124 km from Delhi and is easily accessible by road.

3. Aizawl, Mizoram

A charming town that outrightly gets decorated with fairy lights and beautiful festivities and goes on in an absolute celebration mode for the new year. Apart from the good food, music, festive vibes, gala celebrations you can also expect less crowd which makes it one of the most amazing new year getaways.

• How to reach Aizawl:
  • Airway: Aizawl has its own well connected domestic airport
  • Railway: Silchar is the nearest railway station at a distance of 130 km
  • Roadway: It is located at a distance of 490 km from Guwahati and is easily accessible by road

4. Munnar, Kerala

The beauty of Munnar will never fail to leave you awestruck and make you fall in love with it. Camping at the Top Station is one of the most beautiful new year getaways which offers you trekking for a half-day and reaching the campsite at the top of the cliff.

The view from the top is just breathtaking, the campfire at night with stars in the clear sky and waking up to the view of the sunrise on the new year is an experience of a lifetime.

• How to reach Munnar:
  • Airway: Kochi is the nearest airport at a distance of 125 km
  • Railway: Kochi is the nearest railway station at a distance of 125 km
  • Roadway: It is easily accessible by road

5. Pondicherry

If you want to have a beach party to celebrate the new year then Pondicherry is one of the most lit new year getaways. It is better than Goa as it is less crowded and the neon-lit rave parties, bonfires, firecrackers, music, and a lot more goes on till the morning.

The French colonial charm just adds to the beauty of Pondicherry and apart from being a lit party destination it also has some serene ashrams and meditation centers offering you to welcome the new year in peace.

• How to reach Pondicherry:
  • Airway: Pondicherry has its own airport which is well connected domestically
  • Railway: Pondicherry has its own railway station
  • Roadway: It is located at a distance of just 140 km from Chennai and is also easily accessible by road

6. Rann of Kutch, Gujarat

Away from all the beaches and mountains, Rann of Kutch has an enchanting beauty of its own and during new year’s eve, Rann Utsav takes place here which marks the most perfect family new year getaway.

The vast expanse of surreal white salt desert where you can indulge yourself in some cultural programs and various activities during the daytime and camping during the night with the view of the stunning lit up white salt desert because of the moonlight is an experience of a lifetime.

7. Bhandardara, Maharashtra

One of the most amazing new year getaways for all the nature lovers is Bhandardara camping. You can go trekking, boating, visit waterfalls, forest trails, and then come back to your campsite cuddled by the precious lake, indulging yourself in various activities, games, bonfire, live music, barbeque, and a lot more.

• How to reach Bhandardara:
  • Airway: Pune is the nearest airport at a distance of 79 km
  • Railway: Igatpuri is the nearest railway station at a distance of 45 km
  • Roadway: It is located at a distance of 79 km from Pune and 180 km Mumbai and is easily accessible by road

8. Alibag, Maharashtra

One of our personal favorite new year’s getaways is beach camping at Alibag at Revdanda Beach. It is a whole different vibe where you can feel the cold powdery sand, clear water of the pristine beach, savor the sunset view, experience the shimmering water due to the moonlight, and the sound of waves will treat your senses.

At the camps, you can indulge in various fun games, delicious meals, live music, movie screenings, bonfire, and a lot more to welcome the new year in the most amazing way.

• How to reach Alibag:
  • Airway: Mumbai is the nearest airport at a distance of 100 km
  • Railway: Roha is the nearest railway station at a distance of 37 km
  • Roadway: It is located at a distance of 94 km from Mumbai and 140 km from Pune and is also easily accessible by road

9. Diu

If you are an adventure junkie and want to party on the beach then Diu can one of the most perfect new year’s getaways for you. You can go for all sorts of water sports for satisfying the inner adventurer in you and then return and relax on the pristine golden beaches of Diu.

In the evening Diu switches on its party mode where you can unwind and welcome the new year in style.

• How to reach Diu:
  • Airway: Diu has its own airport
  • Railway: Veraval is the nearest railway station at a distance of 90 km
  • Roadway: It is located at a distance of around 170 km from Bhavnagar and Rajkotand is easily accessible by road. You can also travel by sea from Surat.

10. Midkulnar, Chhattisgarh

Wouldn’t you like being in the lap of nature while welcoming the new year? Dholkal Jungle Camp in Midkulnar offers you the perfect nature experience. Trekking, hiking, visiting the mysterious statue of Ganeshji, and a lot of adventure awaits you with camping in the forest beside the stream, and a plethora of activities at the camp makes it one of the most wonderful new year getaways.

• How to reach Midkulnar:
  • Airway: Jagdalpur is the nearest airport at a distance of 84 km
  • Railway: Dantewada is the nearest railway station at a distance of 16 km
  • Roadway: It is located at a distance of 350 km from Raipur and is easily accessible by road

So where are you heading to celebrate your new year?

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