Abhi toh party shuru hui hai...

Smridhi Chawla

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Malls are sparkling in a way quintessential; minced pies and wine are in abundance; restaurants, lounges, bars, and discotheques are geared up to put forward the best of their hospitality. And to top it all, winter is enveloping the atmosphere in mist.

So, what are your plans for the New Year eve? Going out with your beloved or friends? Or staying at home in the cozy comfort of your family? 

Party buffs are already in a frenzy to buy passes for their favourite spots, while not-so party animals too are set to have a blast! Sohrab Chabbra, a Ludhiana-based businessman, says, “Being a party fanatic, I am looking forward to the New Year’s Eve. Moreso, it’s on the weekend this time. I am throwing a party at my farmhouse.”

Ever thought of Goa on New Year’s Eve? Channy Raheja from Chandigarh is one person who is living that dream. “I will be celebrating the New Year’s eve at a beach shack with my buddies in Goa. What’s better than to welcome the New Year by eating, dancing, singing and facing the sea at night — in Goa,” he says.

Envious already? Well, there is more. Esha Arora, a designer from Delhi, is travelling to Dubai for ringing-in 2017 in an exotic way.

Even in times of demonetization, party buffs don’t care! Going by their enthusiasm, they won’t allow cash crunch to throw a spanner in their plans. 

Anmol, Director of Sales, Holiday Inn, Chandigarh, agrees, “We are organising four parties on our hotel premises. The passes range between Rs 7,000 and Rs 10,000 for a couple. If one is unable to pay in cash, online payment is always an option. The response for the parties has been encouraging.” 

The national capital sure comes alive on the New Year’s eve! MBA student Nishu Suryavanshi agrees, “Delhi is a haven for party lovers, especially if it is New Year. I am picking up one of the places in Hauz Khaus to party with my friends on December 31.”

So people, start preparing for your New Year’s Eve before the places are jam-packed. Surely, you don’t want to face the ‘no more entry’ boards. After all, New Year comes just once a year!

Fun unlimited

“I’ll be celebrating the New Year with my friends at a club in Mumbai, as I am not visiting my family in Punjab. With plastic money available 

at all times, demonetisation is not going to be a concern for those who want to party,” says Karam Rajpal, television star.