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What are your plans for New Year’s Eve?
Here is our guide to over 35 Pondicherry New Year’s Eve parties and dinners.
Pondy has evolved as one of the most sought-after destinations in India to ring in the New Year. And this year, there are options for every kind of reveller from the romantic candlelit diner to the dance-until-dawn party goer.
Most of them begin after 7 p.m. on December 31 and include a wide spread and some form of musical entertainment
ON THE BEACH & UNDER THE STARS
1. Let’s Get Wet
Where: Nalla Eco Beach Resort, Chinnakalapaet
Why go? Rain dance, fireworks, laser show, photo booths
Book: pondyparties.com
2. Port Spree
Where: Old Port, near Promenade Beach
Why Go: Musical band Thaikkudam Bridge, laser and foam party
Book: portspreefestival.com
3. Foam Themed Beach Party
Where: Seagulls Sea-view restaurant lawn
Why Go: Near the shore, foam dance floor, bar juggling
Book: +91 8056507166, +91 9080206276
4. Ponburn
Where: Chamber de Commerce, South Boulevard
Why Go: Mix of musical genres from EDM to Bollywood to Thai, special access category
Book: +91 9715162111, +91 9626616111,
5. Bienvenue 2018
Where: Ashok beach resort
Why go? Entertainment by Alya Manasa and team, tents to chill in, red carpet photos
Book: +91 7010412162, +91 8940500997
6. Countdown 2018
Where: Village Villa, ECR , Koonimedu
Why go? Rock band Yazh, dance and entertainment by Vijay TV KPY team
Book: +91 8903912995, +91 9994272848
7. Rendezvous NYE 2018
Where: Ocean Spray resort
Why go? Fashion show, variety show, Kollywood and Bollywood dance, fireworks
Book: 0413 2650000
8. 2018 New Year Party
Where: Aadukalam, ECR Main Road, Lawspet
Book: +91 8489053216
9. Beach Party
Where: RKN Beach Resort
Why go? Party near the shore
Book: 0413 261 97 02/03
10. Pondy Tourism NYE
Promenade Beach, 10 pm
Why go: Public event, laser show, fireworks
LIVE MUSIC
1. GARAGE JAM
Where: Greasy Tin, 135, Perumal Koil Street
Why go? Biker’s cafe, funky tunes, live jam
Book: +91 98940 20069/ +91 96556 96568
2. ROCKING NEW YEAR
Where: Mango Hill Resort @ 8 p.m.
Why go? Live music with Aasha and H2O rock band
Book: 0413-2655491
DANCING AND DJ
1. Crosskeys Restropub, Gingee Salai
Enjoy the new lounge and hip-hop with DJ Nash
Book: +91 82203 66668, +91 95000 17097
2. LB2 Lounge
Rooftop party with DJ Apritha and Tyrone
Book: 0413 4209941
3. Umami Kitchen
Drinks and dancing, tunes by DJ Zbinzy
Book: +91 95978 19980
4. Storytellers’ Bar, Promenade
Jive to DJ Sleepwalker’s funky playlist
Book: 0413 222 7750
5. Hotel South Avenue
Electro, Bollywood and EDM with DJ Dinesh
Book: +91 98439 94822
6. Dragon Lounge, Laila’s County
Party with DJ Akshai; ladies free walk-in
Book: +91 99943 91818
7. Hotel Priso, PIMS Road
Eclipse Futura party
Book: +91 88076 68851
8. Au Revoir 2017
Le Debut fitness studio, 10.30 a.m
Book: +91 96006 55898
THEMED PARTIES
1. Pokers Night
Where: Hotel Accord
Why go? Las Vegas themed night, live band and DJ
Book: 0413- 2299000
2. Quantum Rush
Where: Anandha Inn, SV Patel Salai
Why go? Masquerade and entertainment for kids
Book: +91 95145 28789
3. Retro Night
Where: Valency, Ananda Inn
Why go: Only for couples and ladies; games, Bollywood and salsa dances
Book: 93841 24545
4. Circus Night
Where: Crystal Hall, Hotel Atithi, S. V. Patel Salai,
Why go: Circus theme, games, DJ, prizes
Book: +919003043217, +914132345000
ENTERTAINMENT AND GAMES
1.Decibel 2018
Where: Sunway Manor
Why go? Dj, dance floor, games, entertainment
Book: 914132281608
2. The Blow Out with stars
Where: Thamarai Resort, Auroville Road
Why go: Juggling, dances, karaoke, mimicry
Book: 9198941 41024
3. Beatz by the Bay
Where: St. James Court beach resort,
Why: Gift hampers ,best couple contests
Book:+914132655275
4. Welcome 2018 with a bang!
Where: Grand Serenaa Hotel and Resorts, 9pm
Why go? Kid-friendly, fusion dance, party games
Book:+914132266950
DINE AND WINE
1.Villa Shanti
Festive special menu
Book: 0413- 4200028
2. Le Dupleix
Take a chance on love: dinner
Book :0413- 2226001
3. Blueline, Promenade
Multi course dinner, all-you can drink liquor list
Book :0413-2227750
4. Taste on Terrace, M.G. Road
Candle-light dinner with champagne,
Book: 0413-2345888
5. Maison Perumal
Seafood special dinner
Book: 0413 2227519
6. Satsanga
5 course Continental meal
Book: 0413- 2225867
7. Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre
Candlelight buffet dinner
Book: 0413- 2233991
FULLY VEGETARIAN
1. Viva La Jashn
Where: Rendezvous, Anandha Inn
Why go: Vegetarian buffet, live counters, karaoke
Book: pondyparties.com
2. Om Tara
Well Cafe, Auroville
Why go: South- East Asian food & World music
Book: 0413 2622219, 8940873735
Let us know if we’ve missed a party, right below in the comments!
