Come December and we often start to recollect our memorable experiences from the past year. The last month of the year feels somewhat right in celebrating our accomplishments and learning from our mistakes. The last month actually gives us the latitude to prepare ourselves with certain resolutions for the next year. And how to welcome the New Year? The city is soaked in festive spirit. There are parties, music events and trips planned. With various events and food festivals to help you memorialise the end of 2016, this is a curated list to help you choose your way of greeting the next year.
TRAVEL
What better than to take a road trip to discover yourself before the New Year. Scheduled from 30 December 2016 to 2 January 2017, Escape Route has curated a road-trip to the hills to bring in 2017 amidst wilderness. Set atop a hill in Nainidanda, Uttarakhand, a private property has been carefully selected for the year-ender road-trip. Travelers will get a chance to pick their own spot to pitch a tent during the 3N / 4D stay in a thick cover of pine and oak forests and hammocks. Patrons can drive on their own motorcycles, four wheelers or ask Escape Route team for a customized travel arrangement. Escape Route has planned an array of activities during the course of road-trip such as dhaba-swag, adventure activities, team competitions, live-music jamming, DJ, photo-booth, trek to the waterfall etc. for all guests. The group tour will be managed by a group of experienced professionals from varied backgrounds such as hospitality, leisure, fitness, travel and aviation. Escape Route is also running a contest on Facebook where one stands a chance to win all expense paid trip.
Travel solo or with friends/family and meet completely new yet likeminded people. One also has a chance to probably make a friend or two for life. Don’t forget to enjoy your own company all this while. Who knows you might just get new ideas and perspectives in between your trip.
Experience the grandeur of Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace & Clock Tower. For the thrill seekers, the option of Flying Fox at the Mehrangarh Fort lays open. This will offer an aerial view of the majestic fort. Foodies will have plenty of options to try out flavors unique and distinct with the local preparations.
CARNIVAL
Courtyard by Marriott Gurugram Downtown is organizing a carnival themed party. On the New Year Eve the hotel is bringing an array of entertaining events right from a popular DJ, Dhol band and other performances which include a troupe of Russian dancers. Children also have something to look forward to as there will be a designated area where they can relish a special menu along with movies, magic show, games and tattoo artists. Indulge in a lavish spread of local and international cuisine with live stations, desserts, a kid friendly buffet option and premium beverages.
JAZZ
Music lovers can choose to go to The Piano Man Jazz Club. Jazz artist Dr Joseph Howell and The New Delhi Music Scene will be performing on 31 December 16. Dr Joseph Howell was born in Porterville, California. He attended CSU Northridge, beginning a dual study focus on jazz and classical music. At the end of his Master’s degree studies at San Diego State University, he appeared on a few duos on Rick Helzer’s recording Face in the Mirror while preparing the move from California to Boston to attend New England Conservatory of Music.
One can also check Tripver, a travel platform for those who wish to welcome 2017 with a relaxed and rejuvenated spirit. Explore hassle free New Years Eve to the blue city “Jodhpur”, which is also known as the “Sun City” for the bright and sunny weather it enjoys all the year round. The trip is scheduled between 29 December and 2 January.
PARTY
For those who want to spend their New Year luxuriously, they can choose to visit Vivanta by Taj, Gurgaon. A DJ night and different food from various cuisines is promised. A mega bollywood night to welcome the New Year in style is on cards. The grand ballroom at the Vivanta by Taj, Gurgaon will be set for a desi gala night as celebrity DJ Shival will spin latest Bollywood and Bhangra numbers. Along with this one can also feast on an elaborate buffet with world cuisines and beverages. Indulge in a specially curated five course meal at Varq, a restaurant at Taj Mahal Hotel. With innovative dishes like Banarasi baigun bharta tart, khurmani ke kebab, chicken ghee roast and lemon rice aranchini on offer, the degustation menu combines art and precision and is sure to mesmerize your palate.