What to do on New Year's 2024 in Mumbai
Maximum City is a great place to ring in New Year - read on to find a great way to ring in 2024: from parties & events to where to celebrate in the city for free.
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New Year's Eve is really special for all of us, and given these times - it might be the only special celebration some of us can count on. Yes, New Year celebrations in Mumbai might not be the same as every year, but there are still some ways to make some memories with your loved ones this December 31st. We bring you the best places for New Year celebrations in Mumbai. Before we begin, please keep in mind to practice all safety norms at all times.
New Year Events in Mumbai
Watch Fireworks at Marine Drive and go partying at Gateway
There can be no better way of experiencing Mumbai's energy level than standing at the beautiful Marine Drive, welcoming the new year. Experiencing Mumbai in ultimate celebration mode here and the Gateway of India promises a long night of fun, out in the open, watching fireworks with families and friends. Those who were at the World Cup 2011 finale nearby might get a bit nostalgic about that epic night, as well! To top all this off is music, food (from street food to 5-star hotels) and happy cheers giving all the right positive vibes for a prosperous new year.
Location: Marine Drive, Churchgate & Gateway of India, Colaba
Cost: Free
Find specially curated menus
Pretty much every 5-star hotel, bar, and club in Mumbai will host a party for New Year’s Eve (even if it doesn't brand it so!), with offerings for everyone - DJ music, unlimited food and drinks, special menus and more can be expected. Some parties have themes like specific attire and masks. While several of these events will be listed on Paytm Insider, you can expect pretty much everyone from your local Udipi restaurant upwards to join in this once-a-year celebration (alright, that might be an exaggeration, but you get the picture!). You can check out several dining experiences in Mumbai.
Location: At restaurants all over Mumbai
Cost: ~INR 200 - 10,000 (depending on where you go, and your appetite)
Go sailing off Marine Drive or Gateway of India
Did you know you could sail off Marine Drive? Knock this one off your 2022 bucket list even before the year begins. What better way to spend New Year’s Eve evening, than by sailing this famed coast with the view of the city sparkling in lights and fireworks? The Arabian sea will keep you enthralled for two hours. Sail away with these events in Mumbai.
Location: Marine Drive, Churchgate & Gateway of India, Colaba
Cost: INR 2500 - 5000 per person (depending on operator)
Watch the stars from the world's biggest national park in a major city
Now here's something totally unique, for which you don't even need to head out too far. For those tired of the usual clubbing scenes, but not too tired to head to a camp, can spend a night under the sky with an overnight camping trip at Sanjay Gandhi National Park gazing at stars and city lights. The stay in the tents can be further enhanced by organizing tailor-made nature appreciation events like treks, slide shows, star gazing sessions by contacting the Nature Information Centre. Given that the camping will start from 5 PM, one can use the earlier half of the day exploring Lion/Tiger Safari as well as the ancient Buddhist caves at Kanheri, which gives people a stunning view of the city.
Looking for something sooner? There are several excellent getaways in and around Mumbai which you can explore here (and some in SGNP too!).
Location: Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivili
Cost: INR 5000 per person
Contact: SGNP Nature Information Center
Stay Indoors and host an epic house party
If you're the type who prefers playing the host, there are several services to help you host an incredible party of your own. Feeling musical? Rent a karaoke machine! If your gang is the type who gets its kicks out of video games, you don't need to buy an expensive console, you can just rent one (and the games)! Or if you really want to class things up, skip the cheap booze from the neighbourhood wine shop and splurge on a bartender. Or, hey, you could rent a projector and make a movie night of it.
Cost: Free to whatever your budget is!
Go on a Mumbai Pub crawl (hic!)
For those who like partying but don’t like to be tied at one event, join (or host!) a pub crawl - this is a great way to sample various cocktails and craft beers, make new friends, and meet some old ones and bring in the New Year. Plus, you get the best of all worlds. Paytm Insider highly recommends Lower Parel (where Kamala Mills - Todi Mills - Peninsula have several top establishments); Andheri West (the 'microbrewery district'); Colaba (where several tiny pubs keep the party going next to some of the city's best-known attractions). Cheers!
Cost: INR 1000 – 5000 per person.
Just smile and wave(s), boys! Host a private house party by the shore
Want some privacy at the party? Make your new year's party an exclusive one by renting a bungalow and organizing an epic house party at beaches near Mumbai like Alibaug, Gorai, Madh, and Uttan. Party by the beach and watch a million stars. Don't worry about neighbours complaining of loud music at your house party when you can have your own secluded partying pad.
Can't wait? There are several excellent travel and camping experiences in and around Mumbai which you can explore here
Recommended Locations: Alibag Beach; Gorai Beach; Madh Beach; Manori Beach
Cost: INR 2000 – 7000 per person
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2023 ate up all your cash? Don’t worry ‘cause these pocket-friendly New Year events will ensure you have the Best Night Ever. So, party animals - unite! We’ve gotta make this happen.
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Happy New Year and have an incredible 2024!