Last Minute New Year Plans: Top 7 Last Minute New Year Trips

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Monday, December 26, 2022

It is that time of the year when everyone has fancy New Year plans! Everyone, BUT you! Celebrations are being discussed with astonishing gusto and the swirling festivities around you make your head reel. Feeling left out? Are you afraid that the final countdown to 2025 will be a humongous anti-climax? Worry not, because we have a specially designed line-up of New Year holiday ideas to ensure that you kick in the new year with a big bang. And it’s not too late, all you need to do is pick your destination.

Tranquillity on the backwaters of Kerala

“God’s own country”! Can there be a more beautiful, serene place on earth than Kerala? Lined with palm and coconut trees with the Arabian Sea kissing its shores, this land of backwaters will fill up your senses with joy as 2024 gives way to 2025. Discover the splendour of Kerala from the marvels of the sun-kissed beaches of Kovalam to the rolling tea plantations in the idyllic hill station of Munnar, from the country’s largest tiger reserve – Periyar National Park in Thekkady to the sunset boat rides in the tranquil backwaters of Kumarkom. Get your share of modern fun in Kochi with its upmarket shops and pubs, and take a trip through history at Jew Town and Fort Kochi. Your children can experience an exciting night in the midst of wilderness in Thekkady and an early morning boat ride within the sanctuary where you may be lucky to spot bisons, wild elephants and different kinds of birds. Plan a holiday that will stay in your heart forever.

So, is Kerala going to be your New Year destination? Take your pick from SOTC’s Kerala Tour Packages

Cheers to Goa

If ever there is a place on earth which is a heady mix of contradictions, then Goa it is! If you want to do something wild as you usher in the New Year, India’s party capital is a perfect destination for you. But if you want to have quiet family time in the midst of a celebratory vibe, even then this is a perfect place to be! Pristine beaches, amazing shacks, delicious food, flea markets, picturesque lush greenery, remarkable Portuguese culture and architecture, Goa has it all! For those interested in sightseeing, Goa has several churches and temples you may want to visit. If you want to experience a bit of history, hike up to Charpora fort or drop in at Fort Aguada and the lighthouse to catch the breath-taking view of the sea. And if you want to just chill with the kids, there are a variety of exotic resorts where you can do just that!

There is magic in the air of Goa. Discover it with SOTC Goa Tour Packages!

Amazing Andaman

Imagine this! An azure sea, frothy waves lapping onto white sandy beaches, verdant greenery, and you lounging on a beach chair sipping coconut water, enjoying a cool sea breeze as the sun slowly sets, turning the sky into fiery shades of red and orange. Yes, this can come true…at amazing Andaman! Sample the rugged coastline and the beautiful coral reefs of Port Blair and re-live a bit of history at the infamous Cellular Jail. Want some adrenaline-pumping action as 2022 kicks in? The stunning Havelock Island offers fabulous scuba diving and snorkelling opportunities. Take a ride in the glass-bottomed boat and watch the wild colours and incredible beauty of marine life. Neil Island will impress you with its resplendent coral reefs and outstanding biodiversity. As you take long walks on the gorgeous beaches, your family will thank you for making the new year so special.

Here’s your chance to experience heaven on earth with SOTC Andaman Tour Packages!

Mysteries of Ladakh

Have you ever thought of beauty as stark and mysterious? An enchantress who seduces you with her austere, jaw-dropping mysticism? Ladakh is just that and more! Nestled in the Himalayan region of India, Ladakh displays a landscape that is serene, bare and distinctly different from anything you may have seen before. Why not make the new year special by ushering in 2025 here, creating memories that your family will cherish for the rest of their lives? Ride up to Nubra Valley through Khardungla Pass. Breathe in the crisp fresh air, enjoy the sweeping rugged landscape, snowclad peaks, wonderful orchards, Bactrian camels and quaint monasteries. Bring in a white New Year with a walk on the frozen Chadar or Pangong lake.

Put on your winter layers and make a special New Year 2025 entry with SOTC Ladakh Tour Packages.

Feel like royalty in Rajasthan

Ring in the New Year in the midst of vibrant colours, fascinating folklore, vast deserts, royal history and awe-inspiring monuments of Rajasthan! Do something simply unforgettable this year – celebrate New Year’s Eve under a starry night enjoying traditional food while watching a mesmerizing folk dance in the sand dunes of Jaisalmer. Follow it up with a day immersed in the rich art and architecture of Jaipur, Jodhpur or Udaipur with its grand palaces and havelis. Your children will be super-excited to spot tigers and other wildlife at the Ranthambore National Park. And if that’s not enough, the shopaholics will have a field day shopping for intricate silver jewellery and lehriya sarees in the bustling bazaars.

Eager to do something unique this New Year? Bring it on in style with SOTC Rajasthan Tour Packages.

High in the Himalayas at Himachal

A new year in the abode of snow, cradled in the midst of the mighty Himalayas will sure take your family by surprise. Soak in the sunny winter mornings in Shimla or treat your family to a shopping outing at Mall Road. Want a skiing getaway for your children? Or a trekking adventure? Then Manali is the perfect place to be. For those who want a slice of mythology, nestled in the woody hills sits the ancient Hidimba Devi Temple. Experience paradise on earth at Dalhousie, a tiny gem of Himachal Pradesh. Far from the madding crowd, Dalhousie boasts of crisp unpolluted air, Victorian architecture, rolling green meadows and spectacular vistas of rivers, valleys and mountains.

So, what’s stopping you from celebrating the new year in heavenly Himachal? Choose your New Year holiday from SOTC Himachal Tour Packages.

Nirvana in the North East

How about a New Year in the enchanting North-East? Won’t it be a wildly different and excitingly exotic holiday? Begin this special vacation from Guwahati where shopping for artefacts and handlooms is a must-do. Your kids will have a blast exploring the wildlife at Kaziranga National Park. The misty weather of Shillong will invigorate your senses. Imagine ringing in the new year as you feast your eyes on the Kanchenjunga at Gangtok. Sample the local culture and cuisine, check in on the gushing waterfalls and visit the quaint monasteries at Pelling. You want more? Sure! Walk through the clouds amidst the tea gardens, enjoy the magnificent sunrise at Tiger Point, soak in the colonial architecture and lush green slopes at Darjeeling to your heart’s content.

The North East awaits you this New Year’s Eve! Take your pick from one of SOTC’s North East Tour Packages.