Nepali Times

New Year Specials

A selection of the choicest places and activities in, around and outside Kathmandu to celebrate your New Year’s Eve and Day. 

Give away, On the occasion of New Year’s Eve give away old clothes, shoes, food, chocolates and more to street children to keep them warm this winter. 31 December, 5 pm onwards, Bag Packers In Nepal, Manamaiju, 9843640127, [email protected]   

Movie screening, Attend the screening of The Legend of Shankhadhar, the first animated feature film in Newari and Nepali with English subtitles on New Year’s Eve. All proceeds will go towards the education of children. 31 December, 1 to 2.15 pm, 2.30 to 3.45 pm,  4 to 5.15 pm, Microsoft Innovation Center Nepal, Khichapokhari, (01) 4259309, 9813043484/9851127460, Rs 100  

Green 2017, Celebrate the New Year responsibly. Get together with Nepal Connection and brainstorm with the team on how to make your parties fun and environment friendly. 31 December, 4 pm onwards, Nepal Connection, Mandala Street, Thamel, 9817192766, [email protected]

Nagarjun hike, End 2016 with a scenic six to seven hour hike through forests of Nagarjun. 31 December, 7 am onwards, Meeting point: Balaju bypass, 9841326364, 9841326364, 9808799589

KJC Winter camp, A fun filled winter camp with various activities and a field trip for your children. For children between 5 to 11 years. 2 to 13 January, 10 am to 4 pm, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel, (01) 5013554, Rs 1,500 (Registration), Rs 9,500 (package fee), www.katjazz.com.np  

Korean classes, Enroll for Korean language classes and start your New Year on a good note. Special discounts till 15 January. 1 January (Classes start), Hangkuk Education, Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur, 9841974281

Critical mass, Ride with fellow bike enthusiasts in the last Critical Mass Kathmandu event for this year. Make it even more special by decorating your rides with lights and reflectors. 30 December, 5.30 pm onwards, Basantapur Darbar Square, http://Cyclecity.org.np/

Film screening, Sit back and enjoy the screening of The Blue Space Between the Clouds, a film by François Gremaud this New Year’s Eve. 31 December, 5 to 6 pm, Café Aamu, Krishna Galli, (01) 5520886

Highland Food

Highland Food, Celebrate this New Year’s eve with some lip smacking Nepali, Newari and Indian delicacies. 31 December, 5 pm onwards, Highland Food, Newari Restaurant & Bar, Lajimpat, (01) 4441672

Shangrila Village, Enjoy unlimited snacks followed by a lavish gala dinner with complimentary drinks. Also stand a chance to win air tickets to Hong Kong. 31 December, 8 pm onwards, Shangrila Village, Pokhara, 9856022272/9846020123, Single: Rs 3,000, Couple: Rs 5,000

Le Sherpa, Dine and wine at Le Sherpa this New Year’s eve. 31 December, 6pm omwards, Le Sherpa, Lajimpat, For reservation: (01)4428604/9802028777

Hyatt Regency, Head to The Cafe for a specially prepared dinner or enjoy a four course meal at the Rox Restaurant with a glass of champagne, dessert wine or Coca-Cola. 31 December, 7 pm onwards, Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Boudha, (01) 5171234, The Cafe: Rs 5,000 plus, Rox Restaurant: Rs 5,600 plus

Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Take your pick from Garden Terrace, The Chinese Restaurant or Kakori and enjoy a hearty meal with your loved ones on New Year’s Eve. 31 December, 7 pm onwards, Rs 5,000 (Single), Rs 9,000 (Couple) Garden Terrace buffet dinner; Rs 6,000 Chinese Restaurant four course meal; Rs 6,000 Kakori buffet (Price exclusive of taxes)

Hotel Shambala

Hotel Shambala, Take off to Hotel Shambala this New Year’s Eve and relish a lavish buffet dinner with friends and family. 31 December, Hotel Shambla, Bansbari Road, (01) 4650251, Rs 3000 including one complimentary drink (Only for dinner) Package with room and dinner: Rs10,000 (Single), Rs 13,000 (Couple)

Om Adhyay Retreat, Escape Kathmandu's New Year traffic and spend one-night at the Adhyay Retreat Resort. Om Adhyay Retreat, Thaha, Tribhuwan Highway, 9841297946

Dwarika’s Resort, Relax and unwind in Dwarika’s with a two-night one-day package including food and live music on New Year’s eve.  31 December, Dwarika’s Resort, Dhulikhel, Rs 69,800 (Couple)  

The Last Resort, Spend your New Year’s Eve away from the bustle of the city with friends, family, live music and food at Last Resort. Package includes three meals and transportation. 31 December, 2 pm (Departure from Kathmandu), 1 January, 3 pm (Departure from resort), (01) 4700525/4701247, [email protected], Rs 4100 per person (Nepali), Euro 50 per person (Foreigners) 

Arbitrary Experience

Arbitrary Experience, Spend a musical New Year’s eve with 1974 AD, Nattu Shah, Prayatna Shrestha, Swoopna Suman, Neetesh Jung Kunwar,  Alpha Bhattarai, Shweta Singh Hamal, SOS Band and DJ RedMus. 31 December, 3 pm onwards, Hotel Annapurna, Darbar Marg,  9863636300, Rs 1,000 (Tickets available in The Cake Shop Annapurna or Hotel Annapurna, Darbar Mar, Vespa Showroom, Lajimpat, Renault Showroom, Thapathali or www.sastodeal.com)

Lively New Year, Enjoy live music featuring artists Ananda Karki, Anil Shahi and Sapna Rani and celebrate the last day of 2016. 31 December, 6 pm onwards. Moksh, Jhamsikhel, Rs 2,500 only (Including a buffet dinner with a drink and snacks)

Musical evening, Mark your calendar for the New Year’s celebration at Paradiso featuring live band music by Mysterious Groovers. 31 December, 7 pm onwards, Paradiso Sports Bar & Grill, Lakeside, Pokhara, (061) 461675 

Mukti & Revival live, Tap to the groovy beats of the popular Nepali band, Mukti & Revival, to mark New Year’s Eve. The event will also feature Deeksha Thapa and DJ Haan. 31 December, 6 pm onwards, Summit Hotel, Kupondole Heights, Rs 2,000 (Including a buffet dinner, unlimited domestic liquor and snacks)