New Year 2025: Have fun with friends at these places on January 1 without spending money
People are excited about the new year. They like to do something special with friends or family to celebrate the new year in a memorable way. New Year is welcomed as a celebration. On December 31 or January 1, people party or go on a trip. However, going to a New Year party or trip also puts a burden on the pocket.
However, even if you do not want to spend money, you can celebrate the new year in the same fun way. If you want to spend the day without spending money, here are some great options where you can have fun for free. Here are some places across the country where you can roam for free on New Year.
Visit the temple
Most people in India start the new year spiritually. You can go to the temple early in the morning with family or friends on the occasion of New Year. Go to the famous temple of your city for darshan and worship. Apart from this, you can go to the Gurudwara to pay obeisance. Here your money is not spent and the mind also gets peace.
If you are in Delhi, you can go to Akshardham or Bangla Sahib Gurudwara. Those living in Bangalore can go to ISKCON temple. Those living in Mumbai, Nashik or Pune can go to Siddhivinayak, Trimbakeshwar Mahadev temple. Kanpur residents can go to JK Temple, Anandeshwar temple located in Paramat for darshan. Lucknow residents can go to Maa Chandrika Devi Temple, Hanuman Dham, Hanuman Setu Temple. In Prayagraj, you can go to see the reclining Hanuman ji or for Sangam bath.
Local parks and gardens
Go to any big park or garden in your city. It will be wonderful to walk and have a picnic in the cool and fresh air of the morning. You can have a picnic in the park with friends or family. You will be able to celebrate New Year in the park in a fun way and it will not cost much.
If you are a resident of Delhi, you can go to visit Lodhi Garden or India Gate Lawn. Mumbaikars can visit Marine Drive and Shivaji Park. In Bangalore, you can go for a picnic on New Year in Cubbon Park and Lal Bagh. In Lucknow, you can visit Janeshwar Mishra Park, Lohia Park and in Kanpur, you can visit Moti Jheel and Green Park.
Spend time on the banks of a ghat or lake
Go to a lake, river or sea in your city and enjoy nature. Play games with friends or do photography. If you are from Lucknow or Kanpur, you can go to 1090 and Ganga Barrage on the occasion of New Year, where you can roam on the banks of the ghat. You can do boating. You can visit Ganga Ghats in Varanasi. You can visit Fatehsagar Lake in Udaipur.
Visit Heritage
Visit the historical places of your city. It will be fun to see old forts, monuments and historical buildings. You can visit Qutub Minar and Red Fort in Delhi. You can visit Imambara and Residency in Lucknow. You can visit Amer Fort and Hawa Mahal in Jaipur.