Kochi:
As the world gears up to welcome yet another year, Kochi has a variety of celebration plans lined up to suit individual tastes.
A wild party animal, theme party lovers, extravaganza seekers, candlelight romantics, quiet dinner patrons, Kochi has some or the other offer for each. While several restaurants are for those looking for a bright yet sober family-time outing with a lavish spread, there are some very different options for party loving Kochiites too.
The Mayan Calendar may have predicted December 21, 2012, to be the doomsday for mankind, and if that is to be believed then the countdown has already begun, but this will not mar the new year celebration plans that Ramada Resorts Cochin has set for Kochi. Ramada is to take you to the next level through, "Apocalypse 2012 - Mission to Mars".
The multi-sensory spectacular with dramatic effects and 3D theme, surrounded by spaceships and Mars's rough red terrain will add on to the experience. Of course, you will also have some alien friends around to help you sink in to the celebrations beyond the boundaries of Earth.
Set on the banks of Vembanad Lake backwaters, the lawns are to witness a lavish spread of food from across the world. Also, to personalise your celebrations, ask for customised seating arrangements. The party will kick-start at 8pm and is prices at Rs 8000 for couples and Rs 5000 for stags.
Le Meridian's 'Lost in Vegas' theme for the New Year's will take you through the world of casinos, glamour and exhilarating nightlife. With mock casino games and other impressive theme games, there is no way that you can force yourself not to indulge. Colour, drama and entertainment: ask for it and you will get it.
Also, Le Meridian boasts of being the only place to host a live show with Vasundhara Das performing. The hotel also claims to have the largest buffet in the city that will include exclusive recipes from Vegas as well. The gala event and grand buffet is priced at Rs 4555, and is certainly looking at being one helluva night.
However, if your plan is to bring out the wild side in you and swing into the New Near moving like Jagger, then Ava Lounge at Dream Cochin calls beckons you for a steaming hot 'Coyote Nite.'
Ava is going in for a complete makeover and will be decked in electric red and blue, for the New Year 's Eve. Ava will set your eve rocking with a female flaring bartender, thumping music by Dubai's DJ Mith, live dance performances, pick-your-look accessories like various fabrics, hats, chains etc, and a picture booth, welcome sinful chocolate, tattoo and face painting artist, laser lights and effect beams across the lounge, gala dinner and lots and lots of prizes.
Ava Lounge promises the wildest start of another year at Rs 8000 for couples and Rs 5000 for singles.
For those who are in no mood to go wild but still would like to dance into the New Year, Ramada Resort Cochin's Club 1100 will provide an exclusive corner to the loud-party lovers. Ramada will set a platform for those wanting to swing to music by the in-house DJs Nash and Shekhar.
Small yet happening Club 1100 is to welcome rocking couples for Rs 4000 and dashing stags for Rs 3000. A midnight buffet is part of it too.
If theme party is what gets you going then join the Disco Fever - 70's Degree Show at Dream Cochin's Convention Centre. Be here to salute the era of flower power and to bring back the memories of classic 70s and 80s with the decor, lights, gala dinner and the retro music.
Walk in wearing your favourite retro look for Rs 4000 to blend in and to go three decades back as you step into the New Year.
If all of the above sound too flashy, grand and loud, then Avenue Regent could suit your taste. A lavish dinner with colours, lights and country music is what Avenue Regent's recently revamped Springs Restaurant has in store for you.
Added bonus will be Spring's health conscious approach reflected in the menu for the New Year eve. The chef is to offer a variety of specialities that are trans-fat free dressings, sugar-free and eggless for those who refuse to let their guards against extra calories fall even during the festive season. All this and more for Rs 1500 for adults.
And if you are looking for quiet candlelight dinner away from the city's rush, amid lush green surroundings, big dreamy glass windows, red and white thematic decor and live piano music by Kochi's pianists Ralph, then Casino Hotel is the place to be.
Casino's Tharavadu Restaurant promises a lavish buffet spread for Rs 1200 and the Fort Cochin Restaurant will give you an opportunity to relish unlimited seafood specialities at Rs 4000.
A wild party animal, theme party lovers, extravaganza seekers, candlelight romantics, quiet dinner patrons, Kochi has some or the other offer for each. While several restaurants are for those looking for a bright yet sober family-time outing with a lavish spread, there are some very different options for party loving Kochiites too.
The Mayan Calendar may have predicted December 21, 2012, to be the doomsday for mankind, and if that is to be believed then the countdown has already begun, but this will not mar the new year celebration plans that Ramada Resorts Cochin has set for Kochi. Ramada is to take you to the next level through, "Apocalypse 2012 - Mission to Mars".
The multi-sensory spectacular with dramatic effects and 3D theme, surrounded by spaceships and Mars's rough red terrain will add on to the experience. Of course, you will also have some alien friends around to help you sink in to the celebrations beyond the boundaries of Earth.
Set on the banks of Vembanad Lake backwaters, the lawns are to witness a lavish spread of food from across the world. Also, to personalise your celebrations, ask for customised seating arrangements. The party will kick-start at 8pm and is prices at Rs 8000 for couples and Rs 5000 for stags.
Le Meridian's 'Lost in Vegas' theme for the New Year's will take you through the world of casinos, glamour and exhilarating nightlife. With mock casino games and other impressive theme games, there is no way that you can force yourself not to indulge. Colour, drama and entertainment: ask for it and you will get it.
Also, Le Meridian boasts of being the only place to host a live show with Vasundhara Das performing. The hotel also claims to have the largest buffet in the city that will include exclusive recipes from Vegas as well. The gala event and grand buffet is priced at Rs 4555, and is certainly looking at being one helluva night.
However, if your plan is to bring out the wild side in you and swing into the New Near moving like Jagger, then Ava Lounge at Dream Cochin calls beckons you for a steaming hot 'Coyote Nite.'
Ava is going in for a complete makeover and will be decked in electric red and blue, for the New Year 's Eve. Ava will set your eve rocking with a female flaring bartender, thumping music by Dubai's DJ Mith, live dance performances, pick-your-look accessories like various fabrics, hats, chains etc, and a picture booth, welcome sinful chocolate, tattoo and face painting artist, laser lights and effect beams across the lounge, gala dinner and lots and lots of prizes.
Ava Lounge promises the wildest start of another year at Rs 8000 for couples and Rs 5000 for singles.
For those who are in no mood to go wild but still would like to dance into the New Year, Ramada Resort Cochin's Club 1100 will provide an exclusive corner to the loud-party lovers. Ramada will set a platform for those wanting to swing to music by the in-house DJs Nash and Shekhar.
Small yet happening Club 1100 is to welcome rocking couples for Rs 4000 and dashing stags for Rs 3000. A midnight buffet is part of it too.
If theme party is what gets you going then join the Disco Fever - 70's Degree Show at Dream Cochin's Convention Centre. Be here to salute the era of flower power and to bring back the memories of classic 70s and 80s with the decor, lights, gala dinner and the retro music.
Walk in wearing your favourite retro look for Rs 4000 to blend in and to go three decades back as you step into the New Year.
If all of the above sound too flashy, grand and loud, then Avenue Regent could suit your taste. A lavish dinner with colours, lights and country music is what Avenue Regent's recently revamped Springs Restaurant has in store for you.
Added bonus will be Spring's health conscious approach reflected in the menu for the New Year eve. The chef is to offer a variety of specialities that are trans-fat free dressings, sugar-free and eggless for those who refuse to let their guards against extra calories fall even during the festive season. All this and more for Rs 1500 for adults.
And if you are looking for quiet candlelight dinner away from the city's rush, amid lush green surroundings, big dreamy glass windows, red and white thematic decor and live piano music by Kochi's pianists Ralph, then Casino Hotel is the place to be.
Casino's Tharavadu Restaurant promises a lavish buffet spread for Rs 1200 and the Fort Cochin Restaurant will give you an opportunity to relish unlimited seafood specialities at Rs 4000.
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