Welcome 2011 in style!

KATHMANDU, Dec 31: We are always looking for a reason to party and the New Year’s definitely the occasion to take out your dancing shoes. Moreover it’s Friday! So, how would you like to kick start your New Year? Cities around Nepal are definitely going to light up and welcome 2011 in high spirit.

Republica lists all the happening events in Kathmandu, Patan and Pokhara and also some getaway destinations for you to enjoy! Read on.[break]

KATHMANDU

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A lavish buffet dinner spread at Splash Bar & Grill on Friday, December 31, 2010, 6 pm onwards.

Live music, delectable bar bites and a la carte menu at The Corner Bar on January 1, 2011, 7 pm onwards. Entrance priced at Rs 600 (single) and Rs 999 (couple).

Club 11 theme party at Radisson Banquets on December 31, 2010, 7 pm onwards. Tickets priced at Rs 3,333 (including a drink and buffet dinner). Performance by Sensual Thai Dancing Troupe and DJ’s from Bangkok and Kathmandu.

Bend it Like Bollywood at Megha Malhar, Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu on Friday, December 31, 2010, 8 pm onwards. Tickets priced at Rs 6, 999 (single) and Rs 12,000 (couple). Live performances by Indian pop sensational band Aasma, Indian Idol finalist Ankita Mishra and Bollywood dancers and a DJ session. Attractive door prizes.

Party like home at the Garden Terrace at Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu on Friday, December 31, 2010, 8 pm onwards. Tickets priced at Rs 3500 per person (includes buffet dinner and unlimited drinks). For tickets, call 4428046 or 9851045613.

Sinners in Heaven Inferno at Atrium & Regal Ballroom at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Durbar Marg on Friday, December 31, 2010, 8 pm onwards. Tickets priced at Rs 2,200 per person (Unlimited drinks and a buffet dinner included). Fame of MTV Roaders 2.0 and featuring DJ Varun from Kolkata, India. Win round trip tickets to Australia, London and more as door prizes. For reservations, call 4248999.

New Year’s Eve at Club Platinum at Yak & Yeti on Friday, December 31, 2010, 7 pm onwards. Tickets priced at Rs 800 (single) and Rs 1500 (couple) including a shot. Featuring DJ Naanza from Bangkok and resident DJ Bikash, DJ Punit and flair bartender, Shakti and Sanjeev.

New Year Eve at Shangri-La Hotel, Lazimpat, on Friday, December 31, 2010, 7:30 pm onwards. Tickets priced at Rs 3000 (single) and Rs 4500 (couple), Rs 1500 (children 5 to 12), children below 5 years complimentary entry (all but complimentary entry includes gala dinner). Featuring DJ Yuva till 12:30 am.

Beyond 2010, New Year Eve Celebration at Gokarna Forest Resort on Friday, December 31, 2010. Tickets priced at Rs 3,500 (single) and Rs 6,000 (couple) (dinner and unlimited drinks included) and Rs 10, 000 (single occupancy) and Rs 12, 000 (double occupancy) for a night stay at the resort with all facilities. Live performances by DJ Raju, The Inverter Band, Bollywood Dance Dhamaka and Latino Performance.

New Year 2011 at the Grande Ballroom at the Everest Hotel, New Baneshwor, on Friday, December 31, 2010, 8 pm onwards. Tickets priced at Rs 5,500 (single) and Rs 10,000 (couple), including a gala dinner and door prizes. Live performance by Deepak Bajracharya, dance by Shuvechchha Thapa, culture dance and DJ Shanks after mid-night.

New Year’s Eve with Mega Models at 1905, Kantipath, on Friday, December 31, 2010, 7 pm onwards. Tickets priced at Rs 599 (advance) and Rs 799 (at the door), including a drink. Special appearances by Mega Models, 2010.

New Years Eve with Ashesh and Nekhvam at Everest Irish Pub, Thamel on Friday, December 31, 2010, 7 pm onwards. Hear the band perform their songs from first and second album as well as classic Blues, Rock and Roll numbers from the legends. Free entrance.

NYE @ The Factory, Sagarmatha Complex, Thamel, on Friday, December 31, 2010, 7 pm onwards. Tickets priced at Rs 1500 at the restaurant and Rs 1000 at the Terrace (both include one shot and unlimited brunch on January 1) and VIP all access Rs 3000 (with redeemable to any food or drink worth Rs 2500). Enjoy great food and drinks at the Restaurant with MTV award winner Niña Dioz, Nepsydaz, DJ NVN and DJ Saroj or head to the terrace to party with DJ Vibe, DJ BPM, DJ Anduan from Mexico and VJ Meera from Israel, hosted by VJ Jyoti Shrestha.

Heaven on Earth 2011 at Hotel Malla, Lainchaur, on Friday, December 31, 2010, 7:30 pm onwards. Tickets priced at Rs 1500 including a buffet dinner. Special winter collection showcase by Nuzhat Qazi, special fireworks and fire jugglers followed by a DJ Session. For passes contact 9841303816, 9841340131.

NYE 2011 @ Lakhey Restro N Bar, Durbar Marg, on Friday, December 31, 2010, 8 pm onwards. Tickets priced at Rs 1000. DJ Rips gets the party started to welcome the new year in style.

Aastha with Naren and Sudip Live at Cube, the club, Kamaladi, on Friday, December 31, 2010, 7 pm onwards. Tickets priced at Rs 1000 with a drink. Pop, Rock and R&B moments with Astha and an after party with DJ Krison.

New Year’s Eve Gala at The Dwarika’s Hotel, Battisputali on Friday, December 31, 2010, 8 pm onwards. Tickets priced at $78 plus applicable taxes including welcome drink and dinner. Live performance by Dinesh Rai & Sound Mind. For reservation, call 4479488. Valet parking available. Prior reservation required.

New Year’s Eve at Lobsters, Durbar Marg, on Friday, December 31, 2010, 7:30 pm onwards. Tickets priced at Rs 2499 (single) and Rs 4500 (couple) (includes seafood buffet, unlimited prawn, crab, mussels and drinks.) Special performance by Rudrakshya followed by DJ BPM. For reservations, call 4231437, pr 4231323.

PATAN

Five Ladies One Mission: 2011 at Moksh, Jhamsikhel on Friday, December 31, 2010, 7 pm onwards. Tickets priced at Rs 1200 (single) including a drink and a snack. Treat yourself with performances by Samriddhi, Smriti, Swornim and Smriti while belly dancer Burcu Yilmaz from Turkey performs.

Rock to the hills at Hotel View Bhrikuti, Godawari on Friday, December 31, 2010. Tickets priced at Rs 200 (for entry), Rs 1100 (with barbeque dinner & snacks) and Rs 4999 for two person (with barbeque dinner & snacks + full accommodation for one night stay + breakfast). Performance by The Time, Astral, Sandeep Tuladhar of Silent Hill and a DJ session. For more information and reservation, call 5560542, 9841316203.

New Years Eve 2011 at Picasso, Artiste De La Cuisine, Jhamsikhel, on Friday, December 31, 2010, 7 pm onwards. No door charges. Featuring DJ Siz and DJ KZN. For reservations, call 5009076.

Tribute to Jackson at Hotel Himalaya, Kupondole, on Friday, December 31, 2010, 8 pm onwards. Tickets priced at Rs 4999 (single) and Rs 6999 (couple) including dinner and unlimited drinks. Performances by Abhaya and the Steam Injuns supported by DJ Pukar. For reservations, call 5523900.

POKHARA

12th Pokhara Street Festival in Pokhara from December 28, 2010 to January 1, 2011. For more information, contact REBAN Pokhara Chapter at 061-207220 or email in at pokharareban@yahoo.com.

New Year’s Extravaganza at The Fulbari Resort, on Friday, December 31, 2010. Tickets priced at Rs 2500 per person (includes dinner and unlimited drinks). For booking, call 4461918 or 4462248.

Getaways for NYE!

New Year’s Eve at Fulbari Resort, Pokhara. New Year package at Rs 6999 per person. The package includes two deluxe accommodation on B&B basis, airport transfers, welcome drinks, all facilities at the resort and special New Year’s Eve dinner. For reservations, call 4461918, 4462248 or email at sales@fulbari.com.np

Overnight Packages available at the Dwarika’s Himalayan Shangri-La Village Resort in Dhulikhel for local residents. Package priced at Rs 3500 (single) and Rs 5000 (double) and includes accommodation in Himalayan room, dinner and breakfast. For reservations and information, call 4479488.