KATHMANDU:

Bored of the usual BBQ get togethers at home? Don’t want to think of cleaning up after the late night house party? Still wondering what to do this New Year’s Eve. Then here is a list of the most happening parties around town.

Soaltee Crowne Plaza

‘Fire and Ice’ at Megha Malhar Hall 8 pm onwards, enjoy the mixes by DJ Ryan and dance by international dance troupe. Exotic buffet will be served and a bottle of complementary wine.

Ticket price

Rs 6,000 per person (pp)

Rs 10,000 per couple (pc)

Enjoy live music by Ciney and Tatwa band and dance to the mixes by DJ K at Garden Terrace 8 pm onwards. International buffet will be served with three complementary drinks.

Ticket price: Rs 2,500 pp, Rs 4,500 pp

Hotel Radisson

Warm up with the blazing bonfire, dance to the Groovey Funk DJ music and enjoy the sumptuous spread of BBQ dinner and welcome drink at Splash Bar and Grill. The ‘Splash winter grind countdown 2008’ starts 6 pm onwards.

Ticket price: Rs 1,500 pp

1974 AD and the Time Machine is all set to rock you all and dance to the beats of DJ Rocky at the Nepa Dhuku and Waterfall Garden. A lavish spread of exclusive buffet will be served with a complementary glass of champagne. The ‘Soulful Melodeviation’ starts 7 pm onwards.

Ticket price: Rs 3,999 pp

Hotel Yak and Yeti

Sinners in Heaven ‘Vertigo’ the happening party of the town is all set to make you go crazy with DJ Surr mixes, along with unlimited drinks and dinner, 8 pm onwards.

Ticket price: Rs 1,799 pp

‘Acoustic vibes with Anil Shahi and friends’ is all set to mesmerise you with their music at Sunrise café, piano lounge and the pub, 8 pm onwards. Dinner and welcome drink included.

Ticket price: Rs 1,499 pp

Enjoy live performance by German dancers at Club Platinum and dance to the music mixed by DJ Tenzing and DJ Rupesh. Welcome drink included.

Ticket price: Rs 999 pp

Rs 699 (for premium members)

Enjoy the Eve with romantic tunes of classical guitarist Kishor Gurung. ‘Mesmerise’ at the Chimney Restaurant, 6 pm onwards. The ticket includes seven course candle lit dinner and a glass of wine.

Ticket price: Rs 4,999 pp, Rs 7,999 pc

Hotel Everest

They will be featuring Samba dancers along with Western fusion dance tro-upe, band Autumn lea ves and DJ Ankit. Ticket inclu-des five-course multi cuisine meal and welcome drink.

Ticket price: Rs 4,999 pp

The Dwarika’s Hotel

Enjoy cocktail reception by the poolside and listen to classical music by Triveni band, at 8 pm. Then dance to the tune played by band, Side B, 9 pm onwards.

Ticket price: Rs 3,000 pp

Hotel Shangri-La

Be seen on FTV with the ‘FTV New Years Eve Party’ at the Shambala Garden. DJ Ilgin from Turkey is all set to make you dance. Rock band, White Dove’ and winner of the War of the DJs Harshit both from India are all set to entertain you. Lavish dinner and a bottle of beer is included in the ticket. Party starts 8 pm onwards.

Ticket price: Rs 4,000 pp, Rs 7,500 pc

Hotel Himalaya

Bid good-bye to 2007 partying at ‘Fiery night’ with singer Suniti and rock band, Connection, at the Hotel Himalaya Lobby. The ticket consists of dinner and free flowing drinks. Party starts 7 pm onwards.

Ticket price: Rs 2,999 pp, Rs 4,999 pc

Hyatt Regency

Buffet dinner at The Café, Rs 3,000

Five course dinner at Rox Restaurant, Rs 3,500

Celebrate the Eve at the Rox Bar and dance to the mix by DJ Raju, Rs 1,000

Other venues for New Year’s Eve parties

• Non-stop Rewind

The ultimate party makers ‘partynepal’ have organised non-stop parties around the town:

Cube Bar and Sports Bar with DJ Vibe, 9 pm onwards — Rs 999 with a drink.

Moksh, live music by international artistes, 9 pm onwards — Rs 500 with a drink.

Latin Quarters, party with DJ P-Yell, 9 pm onwards — Rs 999 with a drink.

• Resolution Party Harder

Dance though out the night with DJ B-Cash at J- Bar, 9 pm onwards — Rs 1,299 including four drinks coupon.

• Warm up party

Enjoy your New Year eve at Jatra café and bar with Mukti and Revival, 7 pm onwards.

• Twisting Nite

Enjoy your New Year eve dancing to hip-hop and 80’s music played by DJ SIM. Enjoy the delectable buffet dinner at the Courtyard in Baber Mahal Revisited. — Rs 1,750

• Revolution 2008

Enjoy your night out at the Eden, Kathmandu Mall with DJ Subin, 8 pm onwards — Rs 499

• New Year’s Eve party

Dance to the tunes of DJ Sonam at Maroon lounge, 7 pm onwards — Rs 350 — HNS