Mangaluru: With limiting the clamping of the state government in the celebration of the new year, people have decided to celebrate homes, resorts or villas in the coastal city.
Some of them have decided to celebrate in Goa.
For example, Vikram and a group of friends have booked a beach villa to welcome the new year.
“The limit is expected, and therefore we have planned first and ordered beach villas.
It’s much better than going to watering holes that have residential restrictions, and have to close the store at 10pm.
Because it will be a private party, we now need not worry About limitations, “said Vikram, a private company employee.
Like Vikram, many decide to welcome the new year on Villas beach, resort or home.
“It was a ritual to go to the watering hole, party until midnight and go home on New Year’s Eve.
However, after the outbreak of Covid, it was unlikely because of restrictions.
We have decided to celebrate in our house, by inviting friends and family, “Aaron d’Souza said, an entrepreneur.
“The best thing about celebrating in your home, is that there is no risk of drinking and driving,” he said there were many who wanted to celebrate from home, and have decided to get to Goa.
“The last new year in Goa, and this year too.
We have often visited Goa because of restrictions,” said the young couple, who wanted to remain anonymously.
Those in the travel business confirmed that people have started ordering tickets for cave for the new year celebration.
“There are limits in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi and Kerala.
The most preferred goals for revelers and those who are on vacation, are traveling to Goa by road.
Some go to Jaipur and other cities, who don’t have limits,” Sharing source of travel industry.
People in the food and drink business are upset with decisions.
“It’s not just about 50% residential guidelines, the 10pm deadline will cause a large dent to the business.
The customer starts coming to the hotel only after 9pm,” criticizing the hotel owner, adding that the industry has maintained sufficient losses because of locking.