Overview
- Published December 28, News18 issued an adventure-focused list covering Rishikesh, Manali, Leh–Ladakh, Auli, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- The adventure guide spotlights rafting and bungee in Rishikesh, snow sports and Solang Valley paragliding in Manali, the Chadar Trek and Pangong drives in Ladakh, Auli’s skiing via Asia’s longest cable car, and diving and snorkelling in the Andamans.
- A companion piece the same day outlines last-minute, budget-friendly options including Lansdowne, Chakrata, Tirthan Valley, Gokarna, Varkala, Jaipur, and Rishikesh.
- Rishikesh serves as a crossover pick, blending riverside reflection with adrenaline offerings such as Jumpin Heights’ bungee platform.
- The coverage underscores a move toward experiential New Year trips, pointing to quieter hill towns and calmer beaches like Gokarna and Varkala as accessible alternatives to crowded hubs.