Unique ways to ring in the New Year outdoors

Regardless of the ongoing pandemic, many of us are busy daydreaming about the New Year vacations we wish we could take. However, instead of doing the usual, why not take a different route to ring in the New Year this time? Look ahead for some interesting vacation ideas.

There is nothing like trekking, stargazing, and sitting in the lap of nature. India's Jim Corbett National Park offers New Year-special tour packages to the visitors. You can also explore other very good options such as the Kanha National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Gir National Park and Periyar National Park.

The Indian Railways is running 7 festival-special trains with several passenger services. You can book tickets for an overnight journey or longer on a comfortable train, bound for a destination of your choice, and ring in the new year on wheels.

How about pedaling all the way to explore the Southern hills of Ooty or Chikmagalur to explore the town with your family or significant other? Take to the rolling hills or tropical beaches on a bicycle or motorbike or go for a night trek on Ranganathaswamy Betta or BR Hills in Bengaluru on New Year ’s Eve to make it an experience to remember.

There are several theme parks across the world that host New Year celebrations. Disney’s theme parks not only organise enthralling NY bashes but also offer a treat to the eyes by throwing spectacular fireworks in the sky as the clock strikes 12 AM. A few theme parks will be hosting NY parties in India as well.