Tables and fairy lights at a beach shack on the sand after dark

Christmas and New Year trips

Christmas and New Year group trips by road

Between Christmas and New Year, groups head to Goa, the hills, Rajasthan and the Rann of Kutch. A 17-seater with driver costs ₹14,000–17,100 for Kochi to Munnar (125 km, 2 days) up to ₹60,200–74,000 for Ahmedabad to Goa (5 days), as of Oct 2026. Operators ask a 25% advance.

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The last week of December is the busiest week of the year for group trips: offices close, schools break, and families, friends and colleagues travel together to Goa for New Year's Eve, to the hills for snow, or to Rajasthan and the Rann of Kutch for cool desert days.

Vehicles and hotels go first in this week, and operators may quote seasonal rates for the peak days. Post your trip early, compare itemised quotes, and confirm the one you like; the fares here are the regular indicative rates, so you can see what the season adds.

One vehicle and driver for the whole trip saves the group from late-night taxi hunting on New Year's Eve. Agree the drop and pickup points and a return time with the driver before the night.

25 Dec
31 Dec in Goa
The hills
Rajasthan and Kutch
South India

This season: Christmas and New Year 2026–27

Christmas: Friday, 25 December 2026.
New Year's Eve: Thursday, 31 December 2026.
New Year's Day: Friday, 1 January 2027.
Rann Utsav 2026–27: 1 Nov 2026 to 7 Mar 2027. Dates as announced by the organisers; confirm before booking.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare on each route, from the tables on this page.

15people going

Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Mumbai → Goa

₹32,200–39,800

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 542 km one way · 3 days, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Next: Goa for New Year: km and fares

Goa for New Year

Round trips with driver: measured road distance, the days most groups take and an indicative fare.

Christmas and New Year trips: Goa for New Year
Trip	Distance	Days	17-seater	Bus 36–49
Mumbai → Goa	542 km	3 days	₹32,200–39,800	₹71,000–96,100
Pune → Goa	450 km	3 days	₹27,200–33,400	₹59,400–80,200
Bengaluru → Goa	601 km	3 days	₹35,500–43,800	₹78,600–1,06,300
Hyderabad → Goa	675 km	3 days	₹40,500–49,800	₹88,800–1,20,000
Surat → Goa	801 km	5 days	₹49,100–60,200	₹1,06,500–1,43,500
Ahmedabad → Goa	1000 km	5 days	₹60,200–74,000	₹1,31,800–1,78,000

Next: The hills: km and fares

The hills

Shimla, Manali, Mussoorie and Nainital from Delhi and Chandigarh.

Christmas and New Year trips: The hills
Trip	Distance	Days	17-seater	Bus 36–49
Delhi → Shimla	386 km	3 days	₹23,600–28,900	₹51,200–69,100
Delhi → Kullu–Manali	540 km	4 days	₹33,000–40,500	₹71,700–96,600
Chandigarh → Kullu–Manali	270 km	3 days	₹21,100–25,800	₹45,500–61,300
Delhi → Mussoorie	260 km	3 days	₹21,100–25,800	₹45,500–61,300
Delhi → Nainital	278 km	4 days	₹28,200–34,500	₹60,800–81,800

Next: Rajasthan and Gujarat: km and fares

Rajasthan and Gujarat

Round trips with driver: measured road distance, the days most groups take and an indicative fare.

Christmas and New Year trips: Rajasthan and Gujarat
Trip	Distance	Days	17-seater	Bus 36–49
Delhi → Jaipur	285 km	2 days	₹17,600–21,500	₹38,000–51,200
Ahmedabad → Udaipur	256 km	2 days	₹16,000–19,500	₹34,300–46,100
Ahmedabad → Rann of Kutch	397 km	2 days	₹23,400–28,900	₹51,800–70,100
Gandhinagar → Jaisalmer	651 km	3 days	₹38,700–47,700	₹85,300–1,15,400

Next: South India: km and fares

South India

Round trips with driver: measured road distance, the days most groups take and an indicative fare.

Christmas and New Year trips: South India
Trip	Distance	Days	17-seater	Bus 36–49
Bengaluru → Coorg (Madikeri)	254 km	3 days	₹21,100–25,800	₹45,500–61,300
Bengaluru → Ooty	296 km	4 days	₹28,200–34,500	₹60,800–81,800
Kochi → Munnar	125 km	2 days	₹14,000–17,100	₹30,200–40,700

One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

Next: what the trip looks like

What the trip looks like

Fireworks over the city lightsPhoto: Siddharth shah / Unsplash
Palms and lights after duskPhoto: Ankita Khante / Unsplash
A hill town under snow peaksPhoto: Naman jaswani / Unsplash
A camel cart on the salt flatPhoto: Faisal Khatri / Unsplash
Palms and a turquoise bayPhoto: alexey turenkov / Unsplash

Next: which vehicle for your group

Which vehicle for your group

One vehicle and driver for the whole trip; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.

Christmas and New Year trips: which vehicle for your group size
People	Vehicle	Full day (250 km), each
12	Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats)	₹5,800–7,400
17	Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats)	₹6,800–8,400
26	Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats)	₹7,900–10,000
35	Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats)	₹11,000–15,000
49	AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats)	₹15,000–20,200

Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.

Next: your planning checklist

Planning checklist

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Post as early as you can: the days from Christmas to New Year's Day fill first, for vehicles and for hotels.
New Year's Eve: agree drop and pickup points and a return time with the driver. Roads near beaches and hill-town centres are crowded that night.
A return after midnight is a late-night run: ask whether it is in the quote.
Count the nights away: each one adds the driver's night halt to the bill.
Crossing a state line (Gujarat or Maharashtra to Goa, Delhi to Himachal) adds that state's entry tax or permit fee on the quote.
Days: a vehicle is billed at least 250 km for every day it is booked, even a short day or a waiting day.
Driver: the fares here count a driver allowance of ₹500 a day and ₹300 for each night halt; check the quote lists both.

Next: questions groups ask

When booking through us helps

A group is planning a Christmas or New Year trip by road (Goa, Manali, Shimla, Jaipur, Udaipur, the Rann of Kutch) and wants one vehicle with a driver for the whole trip.
The organiser wants to lock a quote early for the peak week and compare itemised prices from verified operators.

How booking works

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Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.

Operators for Christmas and New Year trips

Approved operators who take groups to Christmas and New Year trips. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.

Riddhi Siddhi Tours and Travels
VerifiedTravel Agency
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3 vehicles · 17–56 seats
- Replies in ~15 h
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Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
37 km by road from Delhi
1 vehicle · 28 seats
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Sidhu Travels
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Chandigarh
1 vehicle · 66 seats
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Om shiv shakti travel
Travel Agency
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Group tours & packages
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Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Fleet details on request
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Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
142 km by road from Kochi
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
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Questions groups ask

What does a Christmas or New Year group trip cost by road?

Mumbai to Goa (542 km, 3 days): 17-seater ₹32,200–39,800, Bus 36–49 ₹71,000–96,100; Pune to Goa (450 km, 3 days): 17-seater ₹27,200–33,400, Bus 36–49 ₹59,400–80,200; Bengaluru to Goa (601 km, 3 days): 17-seater ₹35,500–43,800, Bus 36–49 ₹78,600–1,06,300; Hyderabad to Goa (675 km, 3 days): 17-seater ₹40,500–49,800, Bus 36–49 ₹88,800–1,20,000; Surat to Goa (801 km, 5 days): 17-seater ₹49,100–60,200, Bus 36–49 ₹1,06,500–1,43,500. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; operators quote the exact price.

How far is the drive?

Road distances: Mumbai to Goa 542 km (11–12 hours); Pune to Goa 450 km (11–13 hours); Bengaluru to Goa 601 km (12–13 hours); Hyderabad to Goa 675 km (14–15 hours); Surat to Goa 801 km (16–18 hours); Ahmedabad to Goa 1000 km (21–24 hours); Delhi to Shimla 386 km (9–11 hours); Delhi to Kullu–Manali 540 km (17–19 hours). A group vehicle averages 45–50 km an hour with stops.

Which vehicle do we need for our group?

12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.

Goa ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?

Mumbai se Goa (542 km), 3 din: 17-seater ₹32,200–39,800, Bus 36–49 ₹71,000–96,100. Yeh Oct 2026 ka andaaza hai, driver ke saath. Asli rate ke liye trip post karein; verified operators itemised quote bhejte hain.

Mumbai se Goa ki duri kitni hai?

Mumbai se Goa ki sadak se duri lagbhag 542 km hai. Tempo traveller ya bus mein chai aur khane ke stop ke saath 11 se 12 ghante lagte hain.

How much advance do operators ask?

25% of the quote, paid to the operator to confirm; the balance as agreed with them. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.

Is state entry tax in the fares?

No. 15 of the 18 trips here cross a state line (for example Mumbai to Goa); the vehicle pays that state's entry tax or permit fee, and operators add it on the quote.

When is the season?

December and January. Christmas and New Year 2026–27: Christmas: Friday, 25 December 2026. New Year's Eve: Thursday, 31 December 2026. New Year's Day: Friday, 1 January 2027. Rann Utsav 2026–27: 1 Nov 2026 to 7 Mar 2027. Dates as announced by the organisers; confirm before booking.

Do vehicle rates go up in the peak weeks?

Often, yes: operators can quote seasonal rates for the busiest days. The fares here are the regular indicative rates for Oct 2026; post early and compare itemised quotes.

New Year par Goa ke liye bus ya tempo traveller kab book karein?

Jitna jaldi ho sake: 25 December se 1 January tak vehicles aur hotels sabse pehle bharte hain. Trip abhi post karein, quotes compare karein aur jo pasand aaye usse confirm karein.

Can one vehicle stay with us in Goa for local sightseeing?

Ask the operator when you post: say how many days of local running you need in Goa. Some groups keep the same vehicle; others take a local Goa vehicle for the beach days. The quote shows which.