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Best Deals for Your 2016's Year-end Holiday in India!

Mayank Kumar

Last updated: Apr 5, 2017

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See

Manali: Old Manali, Hadimba Temple, and a short trip to Manikaran
Andamans: Radhanagar Beach, Cellular Jail, Ross Island
Jodhpur: Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mehrangarh Fort

Shop

Manali: Head to the Mall Road and shop for everything from household curios to souvenirs
Andamans: Port Blair Market, Aberdeen Bazaar

Eat

Fresh whole grilled lobster and seafood platters at Port Blair
Head to the cafes in Old Manali for world cuisines

Click

Colourful corals and fish as you go snorkelling in Andamans with an underwater camera
Shots of River Beas flowing by, in Manali

Do

Scuba diving in Andamans!
Walk all the way up to Old Manali

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Holiday packages from MakeMyTrip that will definitely make your Christmas and New Year’s a happy one!

Ditch the clichéd New Year celebrations and go camping under the stars in Rajasthan, explore the wonders of Darjeeling and Kalimpong in the North East, or pump that adrenaline with adventure sports in Andamans. MakeMyTrip brings you exciting offers for your 2016 Christmas and New Year holiday that are just too good to miss! Book now before they run out!

Rajasthan

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The dusty, arid landscape of Rajasthan is home to some of the most beautiful cities where you can ring in the New Year. The exotic Rajasthani cuisine at Chokhi Dhani, the centuries-old Mehrangarh Fort, and a calming stay in a camp under the moonlit sky at Sam Sand Dunes— the state of Rajasthan will leave you quite overwhelmed with its charming attractions. Add to that, some sightseeing in Jaisalmer (Jaisalmer Fort and Gadisar Lake) and Jaipur (City Palace, Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal) will make your New Year absolutely memorable. The restaurants and cafes in all the cities have special discounts for the year-end celebrations.

Deal: 7 Nights: Jaipur-Jodhpur-Jaisalmer-Bikaner-Jaipur at Rs. 40,999

CTA: Let’s gaze at the skies over the desert while counting down the year end!   

North East

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The lesser-explored valleys of the North East are home to quaint hill towns that will make you want to settle there. Traversing through these towns is quite a departure from the usual, noisy, bar-hopping New Year celebrations we are used to. If you wish to do something off-the-popular-radar, explore Gangtok’s Do-drul Chorten Stupa, shop at the Cottage Industry and hop on the thrilling ropeway ride. You can also visit Kalimpong’s famous Zang Dog Palri Fo Brang Monastery, and witness the wonders of Darjeeling that include the scenic Tiger Hill, uniquely stunning Batasia Loop (admire the Himalayan Railway passing by here), and the lush Happy Valley Tea Estate.

Deal: 6 Nights: Gangtok-Kalimpong-Darjeeling at Rs. 37,999

CTA: Let’s ring in the New Year amidst the valleys!

Manali

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Image Courtesy:Aparna Vaidhyanathan / flickr


If you and your significant other are looking for places for your year-end vacation, you can simply take a Volvo from New Delhi to the ever-popular hill station of Manali in Himachal Pradesh. Opt for leisure walks amidst the tall pines of Old Manali, sit by the waters listening to the gushing River Beas, and visit the Vashisht Kund and Hadimba Temple. You can also partake in the New Year Celebrations at the Snow Valley Resort—combining a tranquil vacation with a DJ night is an ideal way to welcome the New Year!

Deal: 3 Nights in Manali at Rs. 8,1999

CTA: Let’s count the New Year in with the sound of gushing waters at the riverside!

Andamans

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There’s nothing quite like ringing the New Year in with your feet in the sands, or at a beach shack party. No matter where you’re staying in the Andamans, the island enlivens up during the year-end. All shacks and pubs host effervescent parties that go on till the wee hours of New Year’s Eve. In addition to that, take a walk on Corbyn's Cove Beach in Port Blair, head to Ross Island in Havelock, go snorkelling at Elephant Beach, or hop on a ferry to explore the stunning Neil Island. The Andaman Islands have all it takes to make your holiday as laidback or as adventurous as you’d like it to be.

Deal: 5 Nights: Port Blair-Havelock-Niel Island at Rs. 33,999

CTA: Let’s begin the New Year on an adventurous note!