There’s a quiet shift in how people are choosing to celebrate Christmas and New Year in India. Loud club nights and overcrowded party hubs are slowly giving way to something subtler, like a fort with candlelit corridors, a beach where mornings begin with the sound of waves or a campsite where midnight conversations replace countdown confetti. If you’re craving a pause rather than an overwhelming festive season, these 15 staycations across Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru offer exactly that. Some of these are heritage properties, some are rustic retreats, and some are uncomplicated places that simply do their job well.
Christmas & New Year Perfect Staycation Properties Near Delhi
1. Neemrana Fort Palace
Spending Christmas at Neemrana doesn’t feel like checking into a hotel, it feels like stepping into a historic past. Built in the 15th century, the fort hosts staircases that lead to nowhere obvious and courtyards that suddenly open into views of the Aravallis, with quiet corners perfect for winter afternoons. It rises slowly out of the Aravallis as you drive in, all honey-coloured stone and sharp edges against winter haze, and by the time you reach the gates, you already feel a little smaller. The rooms are scattered across 14 levels, each different, some with low wooden ceilings, others opening into courtyards where the sun settles in by mid-afternoon. December evenings here smell faintly of wood polish and warm spices from the kitchens as staff light lamps along the pathways.
Where: 122nd Milestone, Delhi-Jaipur Highway
When: Check in 1:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Cost: ₹5,000-₹12,000 per night
2. The Fort Unchagaon
Less photographed and more grounded, The Fort Unchagaon is the kind of place families return to. Set in rural Uttar Pradesh, it’s surrounded by fields rather than highways, and the pace is noticeably slower. Think heritage rooms, long lawns, and evenings that stretch into conversations. The rooms carry old furniture, family photographs, and thick curtains that let winter mornings in slowly. Days slip into a rhythm of village walks where children wave as you pass, lazy games of croquet, and cups of tea that turn into conversations that stretch longer than planned.
Where: The Fort Unchagaon, Tehsil Anupshahr, District Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh
When: Check in 12:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Cost: ₹7,000-₹15,000 per night
3. Heritage Village Resort & Spa, Manesar
This is a festive-season favourite for a reason. With its Rajasthani-inspired architecture, open courtyards, spa facilities and enough activities to keep both kids and adults busy, Heritage Village works especially well when different age groups are travelling together. Christmas brunches here are a highlight. The architecture borrows from Rajasthani havelis, but the mood is very present-day: families checking in with kids tugging at their sleeves, groups comparing brunch plans, and couples scanning spa menus.
Where: NH-8, Delhi–Jaipur Highway, Manesar, Gurgaon, Haryana
When: Check in 2:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Cost: ₹13,000-₹19,000 per night
4. Tivoli Garden Resort
Tivoli is for those who want to stay close to the city but still feel like they’ve stepped away. Surrounded by gardens, pools and banquet spaces, it’s a practical staycation choice, especially if you don’t want to commit to a long drive during peak holiday traffic. Past the gates, the city slips away quickly, replaced by gardens, open lawns, and that particular quiet you only notice once traffic noise fades.
Where: Tivoli Garden Resort, GT Karnal Road / Alipur area, New Delhi
When: Check in 12:00 PM | Check out 10:00 AM
Cost: ₹4,500-₹9,000 per night
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Christmas & New Year Perfect Staycation Properties Near Kolkata
5. Lloyds Beach Resort, Mandarmani
Mandarmani during Christmas is calmer than most people expect, and Lloyds Beach Resort makes the most of that quiet. Rooms open out to sea views, mornings begin barefoot on the sand, and evenings are best spent doing nothing at all. Lloyds hosts a swimming pool, an on-site restaurant, parking, and often bonfire availability (sometimes paid), and reviews frequently mention using the seaside-facing lawn/deck for snacks in the evening, which is exactly the sort of detail that helps readers picture what “doing nothing at all” looks like on a Christmas trip.
Where: Mandarmani Beach Road, Mandarmani, West Bengal
When: Check in 12:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Cost: ₹3,000–₹7,000 per night
6. Hotel Sonar Bangla
With multiple properties across Bengal, Hotel Sonar Bangla has become a reliable name for regional travel. Their resorts are functional, comfortable, and well-suited for group bookings, especially families looking for an easy festive getaway without luxury pricing. Their Mandarmani property is marketed right on the beach (with the resort describing its Mandarmani address in the Kalindi/Chaulkhola belt), and it’s commonly listed with practical family-friendly features like an outdoor pool, kids’ pool, on-site restaurant, free Wi-Fi and parking depending on the booking channel.
Where: Multiple locations across West Bengal
When: Check in 1:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Cost: ₹4,000-₹12,000 per night
7. Sands Courtyard, Tajpur
Tajpur’s charm lies in its understatement, and Sands Courtyard fits right in. It’s small and close enough to the beach that spontaneous sunset walks become part of your routine. It is ideal if your idea of the New Year involves sea air rather than chaos and noise. The beach is under a mile away, which is why sunset walks don’t feel like an “activity,” they become the default.
Where: Near Tajpur Beach, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal
When: Check in 12:00 PM | Check out 10:30 AM
Cost: ₹3,000-₹6,000 per night
8. Amrabati, Bakkhali
Bakkhali has always been a stunning beach town, and Amrabati reflects that honesty. Sea-facing rooms, local food, and straightforward hospitality make it a dependable choice for travellers who value simplicity over hoopla.
Where: Bakkhali, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal
When: Check in 12:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Cost: ₹2,000-₹6,000 per night
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Christmas & New Year Perfect Staycation Properties Near Mumbai
9. Fazlani Nature’s Nest, Lonavala
This is where you go if the year has been loud. Fazlani Nature’s Nest focuses on wellness activities like Ayurveda, yoga, nature walks and mindful meals. It positions itself as an Ayurveda and naturopathy retreat near Lonavala, built around doctor-led programmes, Panchakarma, yoga, and daily routines in a quiet natural setting between Mumbai and Pune. Yoga classes, spa/wellness packages, and even horseback riding are available here! Christmas here feels restorative, and the New Year arrives subtly.
Where: Takwe Budruk, Maval, near Lonavala, Maharashtra
When: Check in 2:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Cost: ₹11,000-₹18,000 per night
10. Royal Pawna Lake Camping
Pawna is about shared moments of bonfires, late-night conversations, and waking up to mist over the lake. It’s popular for the New Year because it replaces countdown drama with something more memorable. It is a tent stay with evening snacks, dinner, a bonfire, music/DJ on certain nights, and breakfast the next morning. So, the whole point is that you don’t have to plan entertainment, you just show up and the night takes care of itself.
Where: Pawna Lake area, near Lonavala, Maharashtra
When: Check in 4:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Cost: ₹2,500-₹5,000 per person per night
11. Kolad Camps
If adventure defines your idea of celebration, Kolad delivers. Rafting on the Kundalika River, campfire dinners, and rustic stays make it an energetic alternative to typical party destinations. It hosts plantation-side cottages and tent stays, which is why Kolad feels like an energetic alternative to typical party destinations.
Where: Kolad, Raigad District, Maharashtra
When: Check in 1:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Cost: ₹1,600-₹6,500 per person (package-based)
12. Mango Beach House, Alibaug
Designed for groups, Mango Beach House is best experienced with friends. Surrounded by greenery and close to the beach, it offers privacy, space, and the freedom to celebrate on your own terms. It hosts an on-site swimming pool and is built for villa feels.
Where: Awas / Alibaug area, Maharashtra
When: Check in 1:00 PM | Check out 10:00 AM
Cost: ₹40,000+ per night (entire villa)
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Christmas & New Year Perfect Staycation Properties Near Bengaluru
13. Guhantara, Kanakapura Road
Guhantara feels cinematic in the best way (it is too beautiful and iconic to be missed). It brands itself as India’s first man-made cave resort, with the cave-like architecture being the headline experience. An underground cave resort with dramatic lighting, pools, and activities, it’s popular for festive stays because it feels unlike anything else around Bengaluru.
Where: Kaggalipura, Kanakapura Main Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka
When: Check in 1:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Cost: ₹4,000-₹8,000 per night
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14. Silver Oak Farm
This is the kind of place where mornings are serene and afternoons stretch out. Silver Oak Farm works well for families or groups who want space, greenery, and the comfort of a private farm-style stay. Silver Oak Farm is widely listed as a private farm-style villa stay in the Rajanukunte side of Bengaluru.
Where: Bengaluru outskirts (exact address shared post-booking)
When: Check in 1:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Cost: ₹8,000-₹15,000+ per night (villa-based)
15. Sholay Adventure Retreat
Located near the iconic Ramanagara hills, this retreat is nostalgia mixed with adrenaline in equal proportions. From adventure activities to open spaces for group celebrations, it’s a solid choice for those who want movement and hate monotony. Your holiday photos won’t just be “poolside” here, they’ll be muddy shoes, harnesses, and groups laughing mid-activity.
Where: Ramanagara District, near Bengaluru, Karnataka
When: Check in 12:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Cost: ₹1,200-₹3,500 per person (packages)
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Christmas and New Year don’t have to look the same every year. Sometimes, the celebration is a fort corridor lit by lamps, sometimes it’s a quiet beach morning, and sometimes, it’s a tent by a lake with people who feel familiar. These staycations aren’t about ticking boxes, they’re about choosing how you want the year to end and how gently (or boldly) you want the next one to begin.
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