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You were either swamped at work, ran out of leaves or just plain lazy - whatever your excuse, it has now left you wondering why you didn't plan ahead for New Year's eve. Luckily for you, we've got you covered. And since 2016 was one crazy trip, we raised the stakes and mixed it up a bit. This is what you can plan for the big event. 1. What's Hot New Year Shuffle: Mega Party What's in it for you? 3 venues, 7 artists and 1 mega party! A stellar line-up of artists and complete access to only the hottest pubs in Delhi - Summerhouse Cafe, Bandstand and Auro Kitchen & Bar at Aurobindo Market in Hauz Khas. Need we say more? To buy the tickets, 2. Paragliding in Bir Billing A quaint village area in Himachal Pradesh, Bir-Billing has been attracting adventure seekers for a long time now. A quick trek up to the launch site and a smooth sailing experience over the valley makes for an unbeatable experience. 3. Picturesque views in Kanatal, Uttarakhand

As is custom for Google each year, this year it took out a list of ' most searched ' destinations from across the globe. The compilation, Year In Search 2016, lists 23 places that people searched for most, this year. While travel emerged as one of the most popular categories people searched under, there are some others on the list too, broken down according to country. That's a lot of information right there. How many on the following list match your searches? 1. PARIS 2. ORLANDO   3. PORTUGAL 4. RIO DE JANEIRO 5. POLAND 6. MUNICH 7. BRUSSELS   8. DALLAS   9. NICE, FRANCE   10. PANAMA 11. ISTANBUL   12. ROMANIA   13. CHARLOTTE   14. NORTHERN IRELAND   15. BATON ROUGE   16. OAXACA 17. FLINT   18. BAGHDAD   19. PALM SPRINGS   20. TOKYO   21. HAVANA   22. REYKJAVIK   23. TULUM

OSEMITE FALLS, YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA Yosemite Falls is one of the world’s tallest waterfalls at 2,425-feet. It is made up of three separate falls: The Upper Yosemite Fall, the middle cascades, and the Lower Yosemite Fall. If you’re up for it, take an all-day hike to the top of the falls for incredible views. Other falls located in Yosemite National Park include Sentinel Falls, Ribbon Fall, and Bridalveil Fall. GULLFOSS FALLS, ICELAND Gullfoss Falls is fed by Langjökull, Iceland’s second largest glacier. It was designated as a nature reserve in 1979. Watch the water as it crashes down into an incredible canyon and try to visit Gullfoss when the sun is shining, you may catch a glimpse of a beautiful rainbow. HAVASU FALLS, GRAND CANYON Havasu Falls is found on Havasu Creek. It is frequently visited by hikers, who take a 10-mile stroll each way to the falls. Take the hike alone or experience the falls on a guided tour. Tip: Make sure you br

Winter is upon us but that shouldn't stop you to dream about the beautiful snow-capped mountains that India has to offer. Click to check out some of India's best hill stations.  MUNNAR, KERALA One usually doesn’t think of south India when talking about hill stations, but the verdant tea plantations of the hills of Munnar are definitely worth visiting. The sprawling greens and long winding roads have mesmerized tourists and film-makers over the years, and add to that a quaint little resort on the town’s outskirts, a trip to the Tata Tea Museum and the yummy Malayali food — and you’ve got yourself a perfect vacation. TAWANG, ARUNACHAL PRADESH The North East is probably one of the most unexplored parts of India, and that’s a shame given the locales in this untouched region that would take your breath away. One of the most serene and magnificent of India’s hill stations is Tawang, which houses the largest monastery in India and one of the biggest in th